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Old Dec 28, 2011, 12:12 pm
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Originally Posted by bernardd
Exactly - it's a weighted judgement. We each have our own weightings that probably change over time and with the purpose of the travel but the loyalty scheme plays a vital part.
Many, many weightings, TBH.

Leisure, routing, timing, comfort, availability, price ... and at the bottom line, BAEC advantages.
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Old Dec 28, 2011, 12:13 pm
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Originally Posted by rossmacd
Definitely not on longhaul.

KL flight departs from an airport 50miles from home, and will get me to my meeting on time and KL is 10% cheaper than BA. BA flight departing from local airport (3miles away) but I will arrive 1hr late, BA wins.
But if you are a family of 4 or 5 with only one or two paying the tickets. What would you think was more important price or service.
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Old Dec 28, 2011, 12:17 pm
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But if you are a family of 4 or 5 with only one or two paying the tickets. What would you think was more important price or service.
Family of 5 (2 adults + 3 kids + baggage) transporting them 50miles to an airport when there is one closer, then also having to deal with the 50mile return journey back home after a 12 hour longhaul flight? It's simple really - convenience is very important here.
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Old Dec 28, 2011, 12:26 pm
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Family of 5 (2 adults + 3 kids + baggage) transporting them 50miles to an airport when there is one closer, then also having to deal with the 50mile return journey back home after a 12 hour longhaul flight? It's simple really - convenience is very important here.
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