Originally Posted by
Visconti
hyedmd - Sorry, didn't mean to butcher your name! LOL
Ah, a year ago, I would have argued for and would have been a strong proponent of what you're advocating on the Saver fares. So, it does seem intuitive to lift these "restrictions" for elites; I mean, what's the point of being an "elite" if not for the perks, right? So, I just started to think of it as an "elite tax," and I use the word "tax" for any kind of surcharge, fee, assessment and addition--to me, it's a perfectly good word and let's call it what it is rather than skirting around it with euphemisms.
But, now, I'm of the view that it just wouldn't work.
the “elite” tax is sometimes in my opinion getting out of hand, upwards of $40 on a $159 ticket (saver 119-129)
I also agree. The saver fare is for those racing to the bottom for expectorations and need (unfortunately many travelers that don’t fly often don’t understand or appreciate the limitations of the saver class fares - no seat selection and thus separate from family and a middle seat in the back with added charge for bags etc and only see the rock bottom price. As result the saver fare really is a marketing tool to get masses to look).
It’s reflex now when I see lowest fare to add mentally $40.
as a frequent flier I’ve thought about the saver fare but see no current situation other than mileage run at end of year from seattle and PDX where a 30 minute flight doesn’t require much need for anything other than a seatbelt.