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Old Feb 20, 2024 | 1:21 am
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Originally Posted by smartytravel
On the other hand, US Airlines are at the bottom among worldwide airlines. Their service and quality are quite poor.

​​​​​​Most reputable airlines want to protect the value of business class. If a passenger wants it, the passenger should purchase it upfront.

No need to accustom people to discounted business class.
Selling in the last minute is already a desperate move. Delta, for example, does not sell at check-in or at the gate. And they don’t upgrade for loyalty or OP on all trans-atlantic routes. That ups the exclusivity.

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