Originally Posted by
nigelcobalt
I have thought of this before, and I have always wondered why airlines don't get into the hotel business. I mean they spend millions each year, why not start some type of crew quarters like has been mentioned.
#2 would get my vote.
For me, I would actually like to stay at the airport on overnights provided:
There are shuttles (or crew cars) provided by the company to downtown or other areas of interest.
Per Diem is raised.
Company chef provided. Just kidding, sort of.
At least one major airline was a large shareholder in the AmeriSuites Chain in the not so distant past.... they also had their fingers in catering companies as well... They got out of it around 9-11 to focus on their core operations... perosnally, I think they should have expanded into the other frindge aviation areas to help cover their soon to be mega losses.