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Passengers to be charged for extra legroom
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/34...a-legroom.html
Passengers to be charged for extra legroom Tall airline passengers who ask for extra legroom when flying in economy class will be charged £40 for the privilege. By Peter Allen Last Updated: 7:56AM GMT 08 Nov 2008 Air France has become the first airline to introduce a supplement for the seats next to emergency exits or at the front of rows. These are the ones without other seats immediately in front, meaning long legs can be stretched out. Until now, experienced passengers have often been able to reserve the seats through nothing more than a polite request at check in. Now, however, they will be sold, with surcharges payable online or in phone bookings. "It will be a small charge to have to pay for extra legroom," said an Air France spokesman, adding that the £40 will first be applied to long-haul flights. Frequent fliers with the company's Flying Blue card will still get the seats at standard price once they reach the firm's Gold or Platinum status, the spokesman added. The charge has already been levied on flights from France to Canada and the United States, and will now be expanded to the rest of the long-haul network. The idea is likely to be copied by many other airlines, as their industry struggles in the harsh economic climate. |
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Passengers to be charged for extra legroom
"Mel Amine" wrote in message ... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/34...a-legroom.html Passengers to be charged for extra legroom Tall airline passengers who ask for extra legroom when flying in economy class will be charged £40 for the privilege. By Peter Allen Last Updated: 7:56AM GMT 08 Nov 2008 Air France has become the first airline to introduce a supplement for the seats next to emergency exits or at the front of rows. Do not understand this, FIRST ? The airlines I use for a long time been charging extra for the extra leg room seats in these positions. I was sat next to one last month in an ordinary seat, it was empty but I was informed to use it I would have to pay by the cabin crew. -- Regards, David Please reply to News Group |
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Passengers to be charged for extra legroom
On 8 Nov, 13:39, "David" wrote:
"Mel Amine" wrote in message ... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/34...-be-charged-fo... Passengers to be charged for extra legroom Tall airline passengers who ask for extra legroom when flying in economy class will be charged £40 for the privilege. By Peter Allen Last Updated: 7:56AM GMT 08 Nov 2008 Air France has become the first airline to introduce a supplement for the seats next to emergency exits or at the front of rows. Do not understand this, FIRST ? The airlines I use for a long time been charging extra for the extra leg room seats in these positions. I was sat next to one last month in an ordinary seat, it was empty but I was informed to use it I would have to pay by the cabin crew. -- Regards, David Please reply to News Group .....if helps if you've shaved them first.....;-) |
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Passengers to be charged for extra legroom
"Mel Amine" wrote in message ... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/34...a-legroom.html Passengers to be charged for extra legroom Tall airline passengers who ask for extra legroom when flying in economy class will be charged £40 for the privilege. By Peter Allen Last Updated: 7:56AM GMT 08 Nov 2008 Air France has become the first airline to introduce a supplement for the seats next to emergency exits or at the front of rows. These are the ones without other seats immediately in front, meaning long legs can be stretched out. Until now, experienced passengers have often been able to reserve the seats through nothing more than a polite request at check in. Now, however, they will be sold, with surcharges payable online or in phone bookings. "It will be a small charge to have to pay for extra legroom," said an Air France spokesman, adding that the £40 will first be applied to long-haul flights. Frequent fliers with the company's Flying Blue card will still get the seats at standard price once they reach the firm's Gold or Platinum status, the spokesman added. The charge has already been levied on flights from France to Canada and the United States, and will now be expanded to the rest of the long-haul network. The idea is likely to be copied by many other airlines, as their industry struggles in the harsh economic climate. They aren't the first. Many U.S. airlines have been doing this for some time. Northwest charges as much as $50 USD (25UKL; 500 Yen) for such seats between the U.S. and Japan, a little less between the U.S. and Europe. As do United, US Airways, and several others. |
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Passengers to be charged for extra legroom
Jeff Hacker wrote:
They aren't the first. Many U.S. airlines have been doing this for some time. Northwest charges as much as $50 USD (25UKL; 500 Yen) for such seats between the U.S. and Japan, a little less between the U.S. and Europe. As do United, US Airways, and several others. I think it is a great idea. At the moment such seats get snapped up very quickly, and getting one is luck of the draw. Hopefully introducing a charge will mean that tall folk will perhaps have a _slightly_ better chance of getting these seats, providing they are willing to pay for them. -- Peter X-Files fan |
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Passengers to be charged for extra legroom
"Trust No One®" wrote in message ... Jeff Hacker wrote: They aren't the first. Many U.S. airlines have been doing this for some time. Northwest charges as much as $50 USD (25UKL; 500 Yen) for such seats between the U.S. and Japan, a little less between the U.S. and Europe. As do United, US Airways, and several others. I think it is a great idea. At the moment such seats get snapped up very quickly, and getting one is luck of the draw. Hopefully introducing a charge will mean that tall folk will perhaps have a _slightly_ better chance of getting these seats, providing they are willing to pay for them. Maybe short people will buy them and offer to sell them to tall folks for a profit. Cheers, George W Russell Bangalore |
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Passengers to be charged for extra legroom
Seems fair. They should also offer wider seats at a surcharge for
overweight people. -- Alfred Molon http://www.molon.de - Photos of Asia, Africa and Europe |
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Passengers to be charged for extra legroom
David wrote:
"Mel Amine" wrote in message ... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/34...a-legroom.html Passengers to be charged for extra legroom Tall airline passengers who ask for extra legroom when flying in economy class will be charged £40 for the privilege. By Peter Allen Last Updated: 7:56AM GMT 08 Nov 2008 Air France has become the first airline to introduce a supplement for the seats next to emergency exits or at the front of rows. Do not understand this, FIRST ? Daily Telegraph readers know less, and DT journalists know even less. The airlines I use for a long time been charging extra for the extra leg room seats in these positions. I was sat next to one last month in an ordinary seat, it was empty but I was informed to use it I would have to pay by the cabin crew. I'm pretty sure that AirBerlin has been offering this for at least a year now on its long distance flights. Right now the only reference I can find to it on their webpage is that Silver and Goldcard holders get reduced rates for booking XL seats. |
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Passengers to be charged for extra legroom
Virgin have done it for ages and on each occasion i've told them there's
no way i'm paying for it and they've ended up giving it to me for nothing - this is without any arguing/pleading either Do not understand this, FIRST ? The airlines I use for a long time been charging extra for the extra leg room seats in these positions. I was sat next to one last month in an ordinary seat, it was empty but I was informed to use it I would have to pay by the cabin crew. |
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Passengers to be charged for extra legroom
"Alfred Molon" wrote in message
... Seems fair. They should also offer wider seats at a surcharge for overweight people. -- They do ...premium economy, business or first. Mc |
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