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United’s CEO Complains Seats Are Too Small With No Plan To Fix The Problem
United Airlines’ CEO has complained that the seats on the airline’s aircraft are too small. However, he has no plan to fix the problem. (simpleflying.com) 更多...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I think the flying public is getting what they want a cheap flight. They have shown heavily over the last 5 years they will NOT pay for comfort. They love to complain and demand the congress force more space. However their actions are different than their words. They want a dirt cheap flight. They will switch carriers to save less than 5 dollars, and complain how the space is too small.
If United were to raise fares to provide more space, they would have to cut their staff and fleet size drastically. Passengers are getting what they are willing to pay for, which is very uncomfortable.
How much more are you willing to spend for more space?
If United were to raise fares to provide more space, they would have to cut their staff and fleet size drastically. Passengers are getting what they are willing to pay for, which is very uncomfortable.
How much more are you willing to spend for more space?
If the only seat size available is small, what other option do we have? Staying home. If you need to go somewhere by air, you either have to accept what they're selling or not go. If half the airlines had comfort and half didn't and people were still choosing the latter, your points would be valid, but when every airline has a take it or leave it attitude towards economy class, it's their fault, not ours. Sure, business and first class are theoretically options, but they're priced way beyond most people's budgets.
wx1996,,,so accurate. I fly mostly A/A since I live approx. 30 min. from DFW (depending on traffic) and I've been w/ them for several yrs. Have friend who works on planes there and he gives me 'buddy passes' at times which comesin handy at last minute. A/A, as many know, used to have those net-saaver wk-end deals & I used the h..l out of 'em. ORD-IAH, ORD-DFW when I lived in Wisc.(always get a rear cabin seat,, more room, chat w/ the FAs if/when they have time, and love the sound of those MD-80s, lulls me to sleep.. Off 'soap-box now,,, time to git to the ole 'salt-mine'.TGIF!!
Next step: Wood benches with dividing lines and numbers for each "seat", with seat belts, like going to a ball game in the old days.
That would be better than what Ryanair's insane CEO wants to do. He wants passengers to perch on something the size of a bicycle seat with the rows much closer together than any current cattle class, even Ryanair's.
Why not try web seating military transport style. Business class get the benches. There is no first class.
The real question is how much longer will the flying public tolerate empty lip service from CEOs out to make as much money off of them before real change occurs?