although you have some good points to make,in actuality, the idea of varying fares in the airline bases of f/c,y/c and economy is not new..it began in the late 70's and early 80' when someone in the marketing departments of the various airlines decided it was a great idea to have 100 or so ye23345 type coach fares that had to be purchased when the moon is full and only if its a Tuesday departure!!!about the same time, a v.p at american airlines came up with the idea of the frequent flyer programs, that spread like wildfire...instead of improving travel and getting more business travelers,the airlines started getting people who were affectionately called the "bus people",and since that time,airlines have added and deleted and then added again more and smaller seats on aircraft,making it a cramped situation..i remember in the late 70's working at continental and the joke at that time was a "new " fare structure that included an economy fare called "chickenfeed" fares..the joke among emplo

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ok..i totally agree...but its actually funny the flight attendants union is just now coming to the conclusion aircraft seats are too cramped for safety and comfort???

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interesting concept! I wonder if the major airlines would put the money into it..having been stuck in a middle set on many occasions, I know how much "fun" it is especially if the person at the window is opening a newspaper, and the person in the aisle is a little larger than you!i will say however,that airplane seat designers put together a seats to fit what they consider "normal" body sizes and weight,and do not consider those who may be a little "wider"..

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its scientific in the way a persons brain functions at a higher altitude..since you are crammed into a metal tube in a small seat with a lot of strangers,cannot get up and freely move around,and your only way to relax is to watch a movie,read,maybe use a laptop or sip on a glass of gingerale or tomato juice,your mind has to tell your body this is ok and normal!!people have "episodes" on airplanes because some kind of fear comes forth,where they feel they have no control.in actuality,they dont!

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rick..i am not an attorney,but a class action lawsuit is the right of passengers who have been flying on southwest,prior to the announcement about the max 737,as their fleet is totally boeing 737,both the older model and the max..there have already been reports the faa did not do thorough inspections of the aircraft before certifying it as airworthy on all counts and able to be put into service..if it can be proven with evidenciary information to a court,that boeing knowingly sold the airplane with defects,and southwest knowingly bought them,as well as bringing in the faa overlooks,the lawsuit will go forward..it also was reported that boeing stated the computer program in question was considerd an "option" for an individual carrier to purchase with the aircraft,or not,and it was not put on all that were being manufactured..a judge will decide if the lawsuit can go through or will be dismissed for whatever reason...

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American airlines is keeping them off their schedule until November as well...passengers will probably continue to be skeptical of safety when the aircraft returns to service,so ual and aa might have to continue the use of replacement aircraft for a while,as customers will ask what type of plane they will be on...

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if interested in the content of this article,there are may other references to be found online without subscription,relating to the american airlines and mechanics union dispute..no need for "snarky" remarks..its just an article for gosh sakes!

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Alitalia is the official "flying popemobile"whenever the pope travels,so whomever owns or has a stake in the company,has the catholic church on their side!!

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boeing has been around for a lot of years,and it would be more than a shame if they were to lose contracts and more business because of the issues,problems and failures of some design and computer elements on the max 737 (also the boeing dreamliner i have read)..they definitely need a new strategy,more "policing" of their newly designed aircraft,and a new public relations team...

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dq...flightawre did not "jump" on any bandwagon..they merely do not police the "squawks"posted on here..flightaware is not a news outlet,but they do accept suggestions and complaints if a person has one to voice regarding content..

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