Originally Posted by kwflyer

Indeed this is what we call
Price discrimination. Get everyone to pay their maximum willingness. While still getting everyone to their destination safely. A sound public policy.

I do like the idea of seat selection charges for J, since those pax are

a) the most willing to pay for it sincenthey wouldn't dare be associated with the cheap flying tribes

b) can easily afford it. And thereby less likely to roll the dice sitting in y hoping for an upgrade.

This would easily enhance Ac's triple bottom line.