<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Jamoldo:
I've heard of and have seen Domestic Airlines charging for alcohol. I used to be outraged, and have come to accept it. I recently flew Northwest from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Baltimore. The flight was about three hours. I did not expect, nor desire any food. I found out though, that first class was getting food, no big deal in any way. However, meals were available to those in coach, FOR 10 DOLLARS!!
I don't fly anywhere near as much as the lot of you, but charging 10 dollars CASH in flight for a meal? This is ridiculous. Any opinions?</font>
Northwest, like several competitors, is experimenting with sales of meals in coach on certain flights. If you did not expect or desire a meal, then why get outraged at Northwest's sale of meals for $10? Don't like it? Don't pay! Would you rather have a $10 meal charge built into your ticket (e.g. a more expensive ticket by $10) for a lousy sandwich or the equivalent
or be given the freedom to eat at the aiport, bring your own meal on the plane, or pay on board if the selection sounds appetizing? I'd chose the latter any day of the week.
[This message has been edited by cAAl (edited 08-04-2003).]