In article <9pednTCNtpcJ3NHXnZ2dnUVZ_vudnZ2d@posted.internetamerica>,
gordon@hammy.burditt.org (Gordon Burditt) wrote:
> It strikes me that the airlines could accomodate larger passengers
> much better than charging them double. Install some blocks of 4
> seats that replace 5 seats. Charge 25% more for these. Most (I
> didn't say all - some of them may really need 2 or 3 seats) of the
> fatties can do fine with about 5 extra inches, and they might be
> surprised to find that some passengers that fit in a regular-sized
> seat may be willing to pay extra for more seat room (mothers carrying
> babies come to mind).
That is the most reasonable and probably easiest to implement I think
I've seen in this thread. There are times when the thought of simple
elbow room on a long flight might make me willing to pay extra 8-)
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Mary Loomer Oliver (aka Erilar)
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