Originally Posted by
ISTFlyer
BA was successful, eliminating IFE on shorter flights, removing meal services, inventing a Buy on Board, seat selection with money, etc... There are still some people who are willing to pay extra to fly them.
But they have at least 60% of LHR slots
And even in this comfortable situation that had to improve service in long-haul C (Do & Co).
QR seems to be an airline that not only continues to serve the most major destinations but also offers normalish standards of service (especially in C).
Time will tell which strategy is better: cut to the bone or keep reasonable service standards.