Originally Posted by
chollie
I use my phone solely as a phone, and I never carry it on an international itinerary. A process like this would bypass me and others like me, including non-frequent flyers who might not know about or use an app like this.
I have to agree, there are still folks who do not have a smart phone (my guess would be seniors) or are not app savvy enough.
The current rules need some tweeking:
VDB would be a flat 6x of the base fare paid in cash or check (redeemable in terminal). All other aspects would remain the same.
IDB would be a flat 4x of the base fare paid in cash or check (redeemable in the terminal). All other aspects would remain the same.
Each airline would still be able to use their own proprietary algorithm to select the IDB's.
If the selected IDB's don't comply, flight is cancelled and no compensation is provided.
Class downgrades would be paid at 2x base fare between cabin classes at time of purchase, paid in cash or check (redeemable in terminal).
This would be for all domestic flights industry wide. Uniform rules so all airlines and passengers are on the same page. Rules will be posted at all ticket counters and gates.
Quick, simple with speed and efficiency to get the flight out asap.
I have only flown 4 round trips in the last 1.5 years so it might not be the best idea, but it's my 2 cents in voucher form!
