OK....just when I was ready to let it go, American Airlines has come out with yet another charge--for a seat in one of the first three rows--of coach. Their reason is 1) the bulkheads seats have more leg room 2) you get to board in the first bunch 3) and my personal favorite: because other airlines charge fees for certain seats. I thought for sure at least one of their reasons would be because the people in the first three rows get wherever they are going, before the people behind them--on the same plane. Seriously...how old are we...preschool age?? Oh, nanny nanny boo boo.
OK...now let's think what could possibly be left for them to charge for: 1) air aboard the aircraft even though most people assume it would be included 2) use of the bathrooms on a per use basis (think pay toilet and you've got it) 3) flotation devices/shoots 4) oxygen masks 5) barf bags 6) seat belts 7) overhead bins 8) CPR if your heart stops 9) the Jetway 10) and possibly any assistance you might need from a flight attendant from a Coke to asking a question. The harder the question, the more it will cost you.
And what about plane crashes--do you need to pay extra for that, prior to the flight, so they know to save you and not the fat guy behind you? Or, are there rows of seats that you pay extra for that will be saved first, while the rest toast? And in case of a crash, will they bill you for your share, since you were on the damn plane after all. Oh, and I forgot about the charge for Air Marshalls. That'll be a group charge. Moral of the story? This is insane. And total BS. Give me Southwest Airlines any day.
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