Originally Posted by
Bohinjska Bistrica
This is undoubtedly true. I understand it a bit myself as there's a limit for what I'll tolerate in terms of price, but I will pay more for quality and convenience (convenience being LHR rather than LGW) Surely that remains viable, especially from Heathrow? Maybe it's just flying being commonplace that leads to hypersensitivity from home on price.
Ryanair might be cheap, but I find them horrendous and actively avoid them regardless of how cheaply they will flyme. Unfortunately the model works very well and it's not surprising that elements of it are copied.
You would however hope that better quality and service could differentiate and be worth paying for, even if that won't be for everyone.
I also hope that better quality and service would still exist. Sadly, I see a consistent and steady decline across the carriers. But again, the traveling public must bear some of the responsibility. Most will not pay even slightly more. For example, the all business class airline startups have mostly failed. There’s the one running out of Paris (I might have that wrong), but they struggle.
I am willing to pay more for quality service and frequently attempt to do so. I also strive to be a good passenger by limiting my carry-on luggage to very reasonable size, following the rules to the letter, and being kind and helpful to others. However, I look forward to the future when I travel less by air.