A valiant effort and some good thoughts, but extremely unpractical in the real world.
Originally Posted by
PolishPilot
Airlines don't want to increase their ticket prices. - well, you know what, whenever someone feels like flying in a multi million dollar jet from NY to MIA for 100 bucks is fair, well then extra 5 bucks won't hurt anyone.
I guess you haven't heard anyone complain about baggage fees. Or pay-for meals. Or movies. Or blankets and pillows. Or USAir's failed attempt at a soda fee? Or the extra 50-60 bucks worth in taxes and surcharges anytime you buy a ticket anywhere in this country.
Originally Posted by
PolishPilot
besides, it used to be a privilege to be flying in an airplane, now it seems like stepping into a bus (no offense to you guys working your A$$ off working for the airlines)
Yeah, and people used to dress up to go flying, now it looks like a Greyhound bus station. And we're treated as such due to public perception. Anytime something goes off without a glitch or mishap 99.9% of the time, people start to take it for granted.
Think about your TV remote. It works every time you pick it up, but when you lose it... you can't imagine having to get up and change the channel or even look for it. In a sick twisted way, if planes crashed left and right we'd get more respect. Look at what Sully did for the industry for about a week. Every passenger was thankful and respectful. Then... they forgot.