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There have been so many failed attempts to get people to pay slightly more for more leg room. American Airlines had "more legroom in coach" back in the early 20

There have been so many failed attempts to get people to pay slightly more for more leg room. American Airlines had "more legroom in coach" back in the early 2000s and it was a disaster for them. The fastest growing carriers are the ones that treat their flyers the worst. I pay what it costs for a seat with more legroom. No, my flights aren't $225 round trip, they're more like $300, but flying has been upgraded from the worst thing in the world to sort of enjoyable.

martinald 8y ago
Makes sense though really. It's a pretty rare service in that it can be price comparisoned so easily. The core service is pretty much exactly the same. Get you from A to B in the same amount of time. Even comparing a bus and train isn't as similar even if it does the same route as the bus is likely to take way longer. The additional differentiation is pretty hard to be concrete about. Eg, you may pay a load more vs another carrier to have a flight with WiFi and power outlets but then find out it is out of service or they swapped planes.