Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Airline passengers hate middle seats. But that’s not why United is
getting rid of some of them
For airlines, putting more seats and squeezing as many passengers as
possible is a common practice for budget airlines. They are now trying to make
money by charging more for baggage while keeping the airfare competitive with
other airlines. Major airlines are adding upgraded seats and services to charge
more for available seats, including extra legroom and seat selections in economy
class, better seats and services in premium economy class, and doored suites in
business class. Now, United Airlines, the world’s largest airline by fleet
size, announced extra elbow room in two window and two aisle seats in the
economy plus section of its upcoming new long-range, narrow-body aircraft. The
arrangement will eliminate two not-so-happy economy-plus passengers in the blocked
middle seats while enhancing a little more room and privacy for the surrounding
four passengers, for an additional cost. Since the aircraft is designed for a
long flight, the airline expects some passengers to pay more for a little more
space. Full-service carriers are trying to charge more for seats, while budget airlines
are charging more for baggage. The choice is yours.
Read the article and learn what’s behind the new seat arrangement by
United Airlines.
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