Originally Posted by
bonvoyage
Legacy ticket price isn’t too much higher than the LCC’s. Sure what route and timing do factor in to pricing. But on average when you have to pay for a checked bag and buy onboard items, the pricing comes out near what it would have to be all inclusive on a legacy.
I think your point is part of the problem. People are trying to make it like a legacy traveling experience. It’s not and it’s not intended to be. I don’t care about the bag of pretzels and a coke. I don’t care about the inflight entertainment. I don’t care about the wifi. I don’t care about the seat back charging. I usually don’t care what seat I get. I can read and measure a bag size limit. So for me a ULCC pricing structure is much more preferred.
To me the bigger problem is the psychology of the American ULCC experience right now. It feels like a gotcha on many of the fees. Instead it should start from the moment you purchase a ticket to feel like a game on how much you can save while still spending the money.
“Want a seat?”
”No.”
”BAM you just SAVED $25 each way! If you change your mind later no problem but for now that seat is FREE!….Check that bag instead of carrying it on and SAVE another $5!”
Flying for cheap should feel like winning a contest.