Another article about increased fares on LCC's-it's getting serious out there

[greatam]

http://www.smartertravel.com/advice/advtips/advice.php?id=1236840&source=dealalert&value=2006-05-04&u=3E73D17D50

[hdawson]

No surprise that LCCs as well of legacy airlines need to increase fares to match the fuel costs which are double this year over last year. Either fares will at least match costs or a company should cease to exist. Airlines should not operate as charities for us.

[Globaliser]

Either fares will at least match costs or a company should cease to exist.

Nah, fat chance. Either fares will match costs, or Chapter 11 lawyers will make a lot of money.

 

Also interesting to see how much misinformation there is out there, like this:-

Ryanair

 

Europe's low-fare king, Ryanair, recently initiated a fee for checked baggage. The airline charges about $4.56 (£2.50) per checked bag, and more if you haven't booked ahead (about $9, or £5).

 

Another European carrier, Flybe, has followed suit, but easyJet, Ryanair's main competitor, has vowed not to charge for baggage.

That's wrong, of course. Ryanair followed Flybe. But journos don't bother to check facts.

 

Anyway, the biggest misconception remains: "Low fare airline are always cheaper than legacy carriers." Any savvy buyer knows that, as often as not, this is just untrue.

[hdawson]

Globaliser. I think you are probably right. Any company that is always cheaper with their commodity, is not going to be around long. Except for those that enter Chap 11. And now Chap 11 is only good for 18 months as of last Nov.