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Why is it that people are willing to pay for the the extra cost of fuel at the pump ,but are unwilling to pay for the extra fuel cost on the airlines. Also people won't even hesitate to pay for an overnight letter on Fedex, UPS ,etc. Have you checked those prices lately? With the airplanes full you would think that a 25 dollar increase to cover 100 dollar a barrel oil is not to much to ask.
If you can't afford to fly, then find another means of getting to where you are going. This idea about transportation for the masses in air travel is flawed. Airline ops,routes and equipment cost a little more than a public bus system.
I want a Porsche and a Bentley. Shouldn't everyone be able to have one too.
wopr21
http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews...20080115?rpc=44
You just might get your wish. That would mean that with that much less people flying your airlines you would have to raise your prices to the point that it would be cheaper to own your own private jet! And with more 'cars' who needs busses???
On the other hand most consumers who don't complain are flying the 'cheaper' airlines that continue to cut their costs. They're out there and aren't just a fantasy!