Originally Posted by
Yaatri
You hit an important point without even realizing that you did.
The amounts you quoted, Rs 28k -40k may sound like a lot of money, but really isn't. Compare these to nonstop first class fares in other markets, such as EU or the U.S.
Unless you are a govt babu or something, AI is not very upgrade friendly: atleast not op-up. Jet is also more upgrade friendly that way: which may explain the role premium seating played in their business model. They treated their FF's like kings! that is also changing now eh?
Originally Posted by
Yaatri
Sparse seating needs much higher fares than already low premium fares. And looking at looking at the premium market here, people are not at all willing to pay for the premiere class.
so are u saying basically that the premium model is not viable in India AT ALL?
Jet is also now scaled back to 8 seats from 28. Even their new 900 aircraft, which used to have 32 J earlier now has only 16.
Originally Posted by
Yaatri
You mean you actually flew Air India and lived to tell? What's the world coming to?
I am not sure what you mean here.
AI is not a bells-and-whistles airline in J: not in domestic. Basic and predictable service. But if we are paying a premium, i do not want to see broken seats and stuff like that. Jet is loosing the game IMO, and due to their own mismanagement.