Airlines no longer have to advertise the true price of a flight only the base price. The other 100s of dollars will be a surprise for you. Like the $50 seat belt charge or the $30 air charge! Need a tray? Pay up.
Good! Then I’d like to purchase another couple of yards, but not because I’m uncomfortable, I just wanna be over on the other side of the plane with the weird people arguing and that guy with the therapy ostrich… ‘cause this side of the plane just ain’t comical enough.
The only way I can see they could provide more legroom on an inch-by-inch basis would be to raise the seats toward a standing position. Which I wouldn’t put past them.
First Class is the only way to fly!!! Nice warm lemon scented wash towel to clean my hands. My favorite Chardonnay. Actual silverware. Crystal goblets. Linen napkins. Comfy wide leather seats. Plenty of leg room. Senior flight attendants who are relaxed and not harried and so cool to interact with since they have the time to chat with me.
My son is 6’ 4" but always flies coach. I couldn’t understand until he explained the price difference between coach and first class. He’d rather be cramped than pay it.
I remember having to suffer while flying coach/economy class when I was in the Navy. I have long legs and now I have osteoarthritis, to boot, so I sure don’t want to be flying on this airline! When the wife and I flew to/from Hawaii about two years ago, we went first class all the way.
Airlines: the most arrogant and disrespectful industry on the face of the earth. A pox on all of them. I used to enjoy flying, but haven’t been on a plane in almost 20 years and God willing I will never fly again.
I grew up in the airlines back in the 1950s and 60s and have spent many an hour since then traveling in Business Class when paid for by the companies that wanted me to arrive functional, and in coach when I was paying for it. One thing I’ve noticed is that coach class has gotten progressively worse over the last few years to the point that I can no longer sleep on long distance flights. The seats are too cramped, with almost no ability to recline, and in some airlines the cushions are a joke.
allen@home over 1 year ago
I’ve never been on a plane. But i understand you never want to give them any ideas.
ronaldspence over 1 year ago
just this minute got off a plane and this comic ain’t far wrong!
blunebottle over 1 year ago
Flew to Toronto, 737 each way. Going was fine, return flight had no room at all to stretch.
TStyle78 over 1 year ago
I could see something like this becoming a thing.
MayCauseBurns over 1 year ago
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/chaise-longue-double-level-airplane-seat-returns/index.html
Richard Nace Premium Member over 1 year ago
Old news. They already sell extra leg room on some airlines. $10/in would be a steal.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 1 year ago
Airlines no longer have to advertise the true price of a flight only the base price. The other 100s of dollars will be a surprise for you. Like the $50 seat belt charge or the $30 air charge! Need a tray? Pay up.
Dobie Premium Member over 1 year ago
Good! Then I’d like to purchase another couple of yards, but not because I’m uncomfortable, I just wanna be over on the other side of the plane with the weird people arguing and that guy with the therapy ostrich… ‘cause this side of the plane just ain’t comical enough.
jbduncan over 1 year ago
Very logical business. As Americans get bigger, with more obese citizens, the airlines made smaller seats with less leg room. Money talks!
kaycstamper over 1 year ago
Good thing I’m short. What do people over 6’ tall do!
mfrasca over 1 year ago
You could pack more people into the plane if they were all standing up.
Just-me over 1 year ago
That is the truth! Airlines would charge for breathing if they thought they could get away with it.
Lee26 Premium Member over 1 year ago
No thanks. I will just fly First Class. It would be cheaper on the long run.
drycurt over 1 year ago
$30 for three more inches would be worth it.
Bob Blumenfeld over 1 year ago
The only way I can see they could provide more legroom on an inch-by-inch basis would be to raise the seats toward a standing position. Which I wouldn’t put past them.
Rista over 1 year ago
This kind of stuff is why I quit flying. I recently watched video on the new “double decker” planes. Nope… Just NO.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 1 year ago
The only thing extra I would pay for on a plane is a baby free flight. I don’t hate babies. I hate screaming.
swanridge over 1 year ago
MSP to London was more like $100 per inch from main cabin to “comfort plus” (one step above main cabin).
elvisgirl3 over 1 year ago
My $5 would hit the ground so hard it would Bounce! Imagine 50" more leg room!
Lennia Machen Premium Member over 1 year ago
I think they call that FIRST CLASS
abennett Premium Member over 1 year ago
If only this were a) just a joke, and b) actually an option…
geese28 over 1 year ago
Sounds like my old data plan on my previous carrier
tung cha cha cha over 1 year ago
First Class is the only way to fly!!! Nice warm lemon scented wash towel to clean my hands. My favorite Chardonnay. Actual silverware. Crystal goblets. Linen napkins. Comfy wide leather seats. Plenty of leg room. Senior flight attendants who are relaxed and not harried and so cool to interact with since they have the time to chat with me.
wildlandwaters over 1 year ago
I used to fly quite a bit years ago. Thank goodness those days are long gone. Lack of legroom would be the least of my worries on a plane anymore!
mistercatworks over 1 year ago
Is there a little crank to move the seats apart?
Buckeye67 over 1 year ago
Speaking of leg room, looks like Bleeb has made a big score in that area.
zenyattafan over 1 year ago
My son is 6’ 4" but always flies coach. I couldn’t understand until he explained the price difference between coach and first class. He’d rather be cramped than pay it.
Spence12 Premium Member over 1 year ago
And your extra inches gets taken away from the seat in front of you?
T... over 1 year ago
Ten’s of dollars well spent…
ekke over 1 year ago
In case of an emergency, oxygen masks will descend. Your supply of oxygen will be provided with a modest $10 fee.
Angry Indeed Premium Member over 1 year ago
I remember having to suffer while flying coach/economy class when I was in the Navy. I have long legs and now I have osteoarthritis, to boot, so I sure don’t want to be flying on this airline! When the wife and I flew to/from Hawaii about two years ago, we went first class all the way.
mbrahms26 over 1 year ago
I have not flown since they allowed dogs and other critters in the passenger cabin. No way!
EMGULS79 over 1 year ago
Airlines: the most arrogant and disrespectful industry on the face of the earth. A pox on all of them. I used to enjoy flying, but haven’t been on a plane in almost 20 years and God willing I will never fly again.
Curiosity Premium Member over 1 year ago
I grew up in the airlines back in the 1950s and 60s and have spent many an hour since then traveling in Business Class when paid for by the companies that wanted me to arrive functional, and in coach when I was paying for it. One thing I’ve noticed is that coach class has gotten progressively worse over the last few years to the point that I can no longer sleep on long distance flights. The seats are too cramped, with almost no ability to recline, and in some airlines the cushions are a joke.