I think the most controversial of all, but it will come in 2006, is when the airlines start charging for checking baggage and possibly for carrying on bags. I'm looking at $2 to $5 a bag. |
I think the power has definitely shifted to management and I think it is going to be this way for many years to come. |
I think they'll find that the emergency exit row is worth much more. |
I think we have the makings of the airline of the future, |
I was wrong, ... I wrote them off. But this is why they are the most determined group of survivors I have ever seen. -- This airline deserves to succeed because they fought back. |
I would be foolish to say there aren't people who are booking away because of the rhetoric. As it gets louder, it hurts the company more. |
I'm not going to say they're going to go away overnight, but I would be less confident to encourage someone to go ahead and buy their ticket for a trip in May. |
I'm not saying vouchers are bad. But they're not gold. |
I'm not seeing that huge increase. We know somebody will go there who would have gone to New Orleans. |
If a Northwest plane headed to Minot has to return to Minneapolis-St. Paul and an American plane has to return to Dallas, which one will hit the (local) news? That's the reality Northwest has to handle. |
If not controlled, it could mean delays and disgruntled passengers. It's critical that this tension be stopped as quickly as possible. |
If the airlines get an opportunity to increase revenue, they're going to take it. |
If they think they can fly through this (high fuel costs) they're kidding themselves. |
If you want to book summer travel, book it now. |
If you're paying that kind of money, you expect fine food and wine. |