American Airlines: Sit Up Front For A Fee

Airlines that used to offer free baggage service and food now charge for those services along with almost everything else a passenger would want. Soon there will be a toll to go to in-flight toilets. American Airlines, the operating group of AMR AMR will start to charge customers who want to sit in the first few seat in coach a fee. These passengers will also be allowed board planes before the balance of the people who sit in steerage. The new service is called “Express Seats” and is available for between $19 and $39 depending on the length of the flight Airlines tend to mimic one another’s business practices so the program is likely to eventually end up as a part of seating arrangements at most other carriers. Clever airlines like Southwest LUV, which still offers free baggage service, will no doubt mock American and any other airline that charges for front seats. To read the rest, head over to 247WallStreet.com