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0 pointsJumpCrisscross10mo ago0 comments

> Perhaps that's because all the U.S. airlines have engaged in such a race to the bottom on quality

Nope. The rule is proven by the exception. When carriers and new entrants have tried to disprove it, it’s generally proved true.

> I'd happily pay more for a more pleasant experience, but no one offers it

Between premium seats and private charter it absolutely exists. Most people can’t or won’t pay it, however, because it’s not worth that much to them.

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account429mo ago

That's because premium seats are ridiculously priced compared to the advantage they offer and compared to the cost to the airline. If you could purchase e.g. 10% additional seat pitch for 10% extra (and even that would be unfair without an additional 10% baggage allowance and so on) then you might have an argument.

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0 pointsJumpCrisscross10mo ago0 comments

> Perhaps that's because all the U.S. airlines have engaged in such a race to the bottom on quality

Nope. The rule is proven by the exception. When carriers and new entrants have tried to disprove it, it’s generally proved true.

> I'd happily pay more for a more pleasant experience, but no one offers it

Between premium seats and private charter it absolutely exists. Most people can’t or won’t pay it, however, because it’s not worth that much to them.

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account429mo ago

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