Originally posted by enjoystravel:
2 Many Miles,
Regarding configuring the plan with just Biz and F - I don't think it is going to happen in the near future. They will continue to have coach fares. THis has to do with the current thought processes at most airlines. You need the "foundation" of discounted coach fares to charge flexible/refundable full-fare/Biz/F fares. If you analyze most airline economics as run today, you will notice that they will not even break on current revenue Biz and First (and don't forget that a good chunk are upgrades/awards).
I can see a niche play such as a Concorde being all Biz or F but it will be difficult otherwise in a volatile economy. However, it is possible that they can have MRTC or other configurations that allow fewer seats for more pleasant coach experience and maybe fly at capacity.
BA has been considering doing this for some time. For example, their JFK-LHR route has been highly popular with their business and first class customers.