Originally Posted by newcx12345
"Providing GIFTS (sic) on the otherhand (such as expensive pens, silver bookmarks, special momentals (sic)) is not a necessary part of the travel experience, it would only be done to make you "feel good" about the airline, and would do nothing more than to bump up fares."
On Top of the Gifts, CX does provide an excellent travel experience. Therefore I see the gifts as a Bonus and also the appreciation of the airline.
As for the fare, I must say Back in the mid 90s, From SYD-HKG return on CX and QF = around 4200ish.
Up Until last year it is still around 4700ish
Therefore I must say the gifts does NOT neccesary bump up any price.
Ok, so fares have stayed about the same (42 to 47 is NOT a huge leap) whilst costs have risen somewhat. And GIFTS have been discontinued. To what are you attributing the stability of airfares given the rise i costs (notably insurance and fuel)?
And how much of their profit margin would expensive GIFTS eat into, given that it is not a core product necessary to the enjoyment of the flight?
Dave