RUMOR: $75 Exit Row Charge
Jan 11, 2006, 12:12 am
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I want to stir up the fat-pot.
Originally Posted by andrzej
If that rumor is true, and it is very possible, just like the upgrades for sale, I believe the exit row seats will be sold to the general public at the airport only. So chill out folks, AA is just looking for few extra $s, but it won't effect the elites, as long as you don't wait until the last minute.
Jan 11, 2006, 12:13 am
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I'm someone who could care less about F on a Mad Dog and is perfectly happy in the exit rows. I would definitely be outta here if this crazy rumor turned out to be true.
Jan 11, 2006, 12:17 am
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Originally Posted by andrzej
So chill out folks,
Jan 11, 2006, 12:18 am
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exit row
Originally Posted by bigbrownboy
I'm someone who could care less about F on a Mad Dog and is perfectly happy in the exit rows. I would definitely be outta here if this crazy rumor turned out to be true.
Jan 11, 2006, 12:23 am
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Originally Posted by AlwaysAA
So why stop there. Couldn't AA charge for seat-belt extenders as well? Maybe even charge people for each checked bag. (so much per bag)
I'm not saying that some of these charges are the smartest business moves, but AA has been pretty good about protecting elite perks whenever they come up with these, so I just wanted to make that point.
Besides, exit row seat fees have been working for Virgin Atlantic for years, so there must be something there.......
Jan 11, 2006, 12:24 am
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Originally Posted by AlwaysAA
So how well do big brown boys fit in the exit row?
Jan 11, 2006, 1:26 am
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My Husband flew United from SAN to BUF last month on an award ticket using my miles. He is 6'5" tall and got there early to ask for an emergency row. They told him it was a $39 charge. Don't know if that was because he was on an award ticket or not, but he was shocked. If UA has started this, can AA be far behind?
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Jan 11, 2006, 1:42 am
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Originally Posted by BLamb
My Husband flew United from SAN to BUF last month on an award ticket using my miles. He is 6'5" tall and got there early to ask for an emergency row. They told him it was a $39 charge. Don't know if that was because he was on an award ticket or not, but he was shocked. If UA has started this, can AA be far behind?
Jan 11, 2006, 1:48 am
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A lot of the UK cheap carriers (and nearly all holiday company chartered flights) charge extra for bulkhead rows. Causes a lot of arguments at the airport (anyone seen the TV programme "Airline" in the UK ??? especially for the "passenger of size" that definitely needs an exit row.
I would hope that if they did bring in this charge, it would not apply to elites.
I would hope that if they did bring in this charge, it would not apply to elites.
Jan 11, 2006, 2:02 am
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Originally Posted by andrzej
Besides, exit row seat fees have been working for Virgin Atlantic for years, so there must be something there.......
With UA charging far less than $75 for E+, I don't see this one sticking, but I guess you never know...
Jan 11, 2006, 4:49 am
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Originally Posted by andrzej
If that rumor is true, and it is very possible, just like the upgrades for sale, I believe the exit row seats will be sold to the general public at the airport only. So chill out folks, AA is just looking for few extra $s, but it won't effect the elites, as long as you don't wait until the last minute.
CRAP, and I wanted to pay. What can I do to help AA?
Jan 11, 2006, 5:17 am
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Originally Posted by TxAA Flyer
CRAP, and I wanted to pay. What can I do to help AA?
(hey, you asked)
Jan 11, 2006, 6:11 am
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Smells like a false rumor to me. Airlines are required to have able-bodied passengers in the exit rows. What if nobody pays the fee? What if someone who is unable to open the exit door wants to pay to sit there? This sounds like a nightmare of an administrative burden and an unenforceable policy. I wouldn't suggest that the readers of this thread get too worked up about this rumor.
Jan 11, 2006, 6:12 am
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Maybe it's a good thing for elites.
If (okay, big if):
- rumor is true
- charge waived for elites
- airport only
Non-status members can currently get these seats, free, on request, at the airport. If you've ever made a last minute flight change or flown standby, there's a good chance that the reason you couldn't get the exit row is that non-elites were there. If they charge non-elites for them, that's a dis-incentive for everyone else, and they are more likely to remain available.
Wishful thinking?
If (okay, big if):
- rumor is true
- charge waived for elites
- airport only
Non-status members can currently get these seats, free, on request, at the airport. If you've ever made a last minute flight change or flown standby, there's a good chance that the reason you couldn't get the exit row is that non-elites were there. If they charge non-elites for them, that's a dis-incentive for everyone else, and they are more likely to remain available.
Wishful thinking?
Jan 11, 2006, 6:30 am
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Last edited by MJonTravel; Jan 11, 2006 at 9:58 am