Originally Posted by sadiqhassan
For passengers it may not make sense, but financially it sure does.
If QR has the demand to fly 50+ J class passengers and 15+ F class passengers on an A330, then it makes sense for them to do so, because the per seat profit in J and F is greater than that in Y.
It might deter
some passengers, but I don't think it will deter enough to make a huge difference.
The BA 744 has up to 70 (!) seats in J and 14 seats in F. They rarely offer free upgrades, and yet the F&J cabins almost always go out full.
Other airlines like CO/EK/DL/TG have ~50 seats on the 777 in J.
Sure it makes more money and I'm well aware airlines make their real money from F, J and cargo basically, however, a small calm cabin in F or J for the very frequent flyer is a God send considering the chaos of getting to airports, terminals, security etc. Personally, for example, if I cant fly upper deck on QF in J I wont fly on that flight;the added peace, tranquility, service and lav availability is all I really care about as the premium paying pax. Also a J cabin with 2-3-2 configuration is blatantly criminal on any ac;;;;how does it differ in feel to a Y class on a 767??..a glorified Y cabin me thinks at best
Maybe I'm an 'FFF'...........fussy frequent flyer
