Marilyn Tassy wrote:On our flight over to Vegas on BA airways( I call them BS airlines) they were so cheap that on that flight from BUD to LON they didn't even serve water without charging.
You are a victim of the modern idea of economics, capitalism and market dynamics.
Thus..... More people today are fine with getting crammed into a metal tube, being uncomfortable, and not getting water on their flights if they can save a tiny bit of money.
And then, because of that (what most people want and will pay for), the airlines nickel and dime us to death to stay competitive, because the "other airline" offers cheaper fairs for less services. And people don't seem to care about service if they can get from point 'A' to point 'B' for less.
Unless, or until, that is..... they get thirsty ..... they they complain and Facebook or Twitter all about it....
Sadly, there are fewer and fewer options for a middle ground. Only, crammed into a tube in coach class or pay 10x more to sit in the same plane and get Champagne.
Sighs....
And yes, "nickel and dime" is an American monetary idea, but this issue is caused mostly by the Chicago School of economics, so it is appropriate.