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CO Insider
Hi guloxi, the revenues are important, but there's a little more to it. When it comes to in-cabin pets, this is a product that is very limited in supply (only a limited number are allowed per aircraft) and it's one that many of our customers wish we didn't offer. Our pricing is therefore designed to match our limited supply with the demand. And to some degree it also serves as a deterrent. While we're very proud to offer this service, we do have to keep into account the additional liability and exposure to issues it creates.
Well I still think CO should try and be competitive with the other SkyTeam partners at $75. A lot of people only travel with pets now and then or in special cases so I don't think dropping the price to $75 would cause an on board menagerie. We already know that each flt. has a limit so the likely cause of bringing the price in-line with the competition would be more revenue from pets and people....not an increase in pets on board. Paying nearly $200 approaches the cost of a humans ticket and is nothing more than gouging. If CO truly wants to establish a deterrent to pet travel than they should outlaw it completely on their flights. Gouging people gives a negative perception of the airline and for pet lovers it only serves as a deterrent from flying CO at all. If CO and DL have the same fare on a trip where I need to bring my pet - I'm not paying CO an extra $40 for the pleasure. There goes my pet fee and the revenue for the ticket I didn't buy all because I want to bring my cat- my cat who behaves better than all kids on the plane and usually goes unnoticed in his black duffle bag. People love pets and they love companies that love pets - just ask Michael Vick.
How bout?
Pets = $95
Seat Kicking Kids = $125
Last edited by allergictocoach; Oct 11, 2007 at 1:41 pm