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4 reasons that charging for standby makes no sense

by Janice Hough on February 16, 2010

As much as travelers may not like them, airline fees are here to stay. And to be fair, there is a certain logic in “unbundling” the components of a trip. Travelers who bring their own food can save money, travelers who aren’t fussy about their seat assignments don’t have to pay for premium seats, and travelers traveling light aren’t subsidizing passengers who check several bags.

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What’s in a load factor? Yes, planes really are full these days.

by Janice Hough on August 11, 2009

Despite the recession and tough times for airlines in general, many of my clients complain that the planes seem a lot fuller. And as U.S. airlines begin to release results for July, load factors really stands out … it’s not their imagination. There may be fewer flights, but they are packed to the gills.

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