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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 10:37 pm
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Originally Posted by pilotboy1985YYC
Instead of saying they will charge $5 for video, why not simply increase the fare by $5? Also, if the BOB is also $5, why not include the $5 in the price of the airfare and serve everyone food, if people decline the food then you're in the profit because they still paid for it.
Honestly, who'll notice an extra $10 on most on-ways?... YYC- LAX $129 with no food and no AVOD, or $139 for full food service and AVOD. The choice to me is clear.
All the customer comparing fares will see is that AC is $10 more expensive. And in travel agent computers and online reservations services, priority on the screen goes to the lowest fares, progressing to the highest, so AC beginning with a higher base fare would be biasing itself. What is clear to you is not so clear. Besides, what if I don't want to watch AVOD or have a sandwich. Why should I subsidize you?
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