Originally Posted by
CityFlyer99
I don't think tag-ons can ever make the money to cover costs really; the only people making money from "intelligent misuse" of longhaul aircraft on shorthaul routes are Emirates and Cathay Pacific, given the high loads and fares charged on popular routes.
You may be correct however KL, LH and AF have more tag ons than BA and it must work for them (unless state subsidies cover it, still dont trust continental airlines as their so loss making)