Originally Posted by
potove
A couple wrote in their blog that they were charged nearly
$2000 for a 45-minute flight from Haiti, on
US Coast Guard aircraft.
What do you expect ? A private jet ?
They want to get an aircraft as fast as possible, finding a commercial jet is not possible in short notice and lengthy procedures. I mean it need to have crews, getting a plane that is not in service, spare plane may not available on the other side of the country. Then it has to see if the airport is fit for certain planes, etc.
Originally Posted by
thomas199023
It costs US citizens money?
Thats just sad....
Well then stay and take your own risk, there are plenty of people would want that seat. Just like those people in the close proxmity to the nuclear plant, I am sure if there is a way to get out, they would care less how much does it cost. As those people will more likely die of hunger than from radiation.
If you are in that situation, I bet you would change your mind.
Originally Posted by
srirams
I don't think that's really that bad. In an emergency situation, getting to safety is rather priceless.
Not many countries have the power to offer these kind of services to their citizens.
+1
In an emergency situation, I would care less how much the ticket cost, my own life is more important than money.