September 02, 2008
Airline Fee-For-All: What's Next?
by Wendy Perrin
Remember last week we were brainstorming ideas for what airline fees might be next on the horizon? Well, I just came out of a meeting at my office where somebody mentioned how much he liked last week's musical-parody video about out-of-control fees. He suggested a new idea so twisted I just have to share it:
Remember how in the video if you want your seat to recline you have to pop a coin into the slot? Well, the passenger sitting behind you could be alllowed to pony up even more if he wants your seat to remain in the upright position. The airlines could run bidding wars between the people who want to recline and the people who want to avoid a seatback traytable shoved in their face.
The day may not be far off, folks!
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eak! A back and forth war between recliners and non-recliners haha. That would be the funniest thing to see. But think about it, who carries change anymore (I do).
Posted by: ecortes | September 03, 2008 at 09:38 AM
That is a fee I would pay for! My new idea is to turn on the blower and point it at the seat back. Then when the person in front reclines, it's just a subtle reminder that they are sharing my space. I can't count the number of times that seat comes flying back when I am trying to use my laptop which now has to be used either 5 inches from my face, or half closed. And please recline gently so you don't break/tip over something on the tray table behind you. Last comment to parents - it is never acceptable to let your children kick the seat in front of them - and it is even worse manners to tell the person who is being kicked in the back that it is their fault since they had reclined (saw that on my last flight!) Let the seat wars begin! LoriB : 0)
Posted by: lorib | September 03, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Maybe this sleeper plane concept is a solution:
http://www.dubaichronicle.com/?p=735#more-735
What do you think?
Posted by: Morpheus | September 08, 2008 at 02:18 PM