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Almost everything people complain about in air travel (other than security restrictions and inconveniences) is a consequence of the relentless competition over
by mannykannot 7y ago
Almost everything people complain about in air travel (other than security restrictions and inconveniences) is a consequence of the relentless competition over price. If we assume the customers are rational actors, then we must assume that this situation is optimal, and it is certainly the case that for a few bucks more on top of the lowest base price, you can often get an experience more suited to your preferences (not so easily, however, if you are taller than average.) Most people do not seem to see it this way, however.
At least regulation has broadly prevented a race to the bottom in trading safety for cost reduction.
- Franciscouzo 7y agoPeople love to complain about airlines, but when it comes to buying the ticket, they always choose the cheapest one, even if it was no carry-on luggage, or a place to stretch your feet.
- sharperguy 7y agoIn Europe, I personally only use budget airlines because they have a variety of direct flights to different destinations, wheras nicer airlines tent to mainly fly through hubs, meaning you would have to have stopovers. I think this is often the case for other people as well.
- ReptileMan 7y agoAirlines - the food was terrible and the portions too small People have shown that they value the hard product most - being able to get from A to B fast. That is optimal. If we increase service people that could afford air travel will decrease. Maybe a good thing for the planet ... but not according to the people being priced out. First class is extinct beast - since business started to have full flats, there is just no reason to fly first.