Comments on: Stephen Colbert Ponders What More Can Airlines Charge For?

By: Anil Polat

Anil Polat — Mon, 10 May 2010 13:52:01 +0000

In reply to Heather on her travels. Ryanair is one of the worst. You get a cheap upfront fare and then pay fees and add-ons until you finally end up booking a flight that costs much more.

By: Heather on her travels

Heather on her travels — Sun, 09 May 2010 17:57:23 +0000

We all appreciate cheap fares and have come to expect them – but I think there’s a point at which if airlines pare back beyond the basics they score a massive own goal. I don’t mind having a basic service – for me that means hand luggage only, bring my own snacks and no seat reservation – but charging for the toilets or no luggage at all is like charging for basic human rights – I only checkout the Ryanair website these days as a last resort, and then grit my teeth and expect the worst.

By: Anil Polat

Anil Polat — Mon, 03 May 2010 10:15:05 +0000

In reply to Emily @ Maiden Voyage. I wouldn't pay to pee either...unless I really had to go! That's a bit much if you ask me but so long as people keep buying tickets guess they won't have the incentive to *not* do it.

By: Anil Polat

Anil Polat — Mon, 03 May 2010 10:12:32 +0000

In reply to Spencer Spellman. I think some of the airlines should go back to making flying an experience. Pay a bit more and get some amenities or wi-fi. For an international flight that's something I'd gladly pay for. My guess is that people would be willing to pay for stuff so long as they got a return. Maybe not for short or most domestic flights but internationally perhaps.

By: Emily @ Maiden Voyage

Emily @ Maiden Voyage — Mon, 03 May 2010 02:40:34 +0000

This is a tough one. In a way, I would rather the price just be higher up-front, so I know exactly what I’m getting rather than feeling like I’m being nickled-and-dimed to death. But at the same time, I wouldn’t want to pay for fees that aren’t necessary. For example, I tend to use a carry-on, while many other people check bags — if there is going to be a fee to check bags, then I would prefer to keep those fees separate so I don’t have to pay for a service I’m not using. It didn’t used to be much of an issue when checking baggage was free…:( All I know is that if Ryanair really does start charging for toilet use, I will not use them. That crosses the line for me.