Comments on: Jet Blue to Charge $7 for Blanket, Pillow — Now Guaranteed Bug and Mold Free. Makes you wonder; What was in the free stuff? http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/08/04/jet-blue-to-charge-7-for-blanket-pillow-now-guaranteed-bug-and-mold-free-makes-you-wonder-what-was-in-the-free-stuff/ General interest observations and true web-log. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:27:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: GregAllen http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/08/04/jet-blue-to-charge-7-for-blanket-pillow-now-guaranteed-bug-and-mold-free-makes-you-wonder-what-was-in-the-free-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1286561 GregAllen Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:31:12 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=19745#comment-1286561 >>zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz said, >> They going to install coin op bathrooms next! I desperately needed to urinate and pulled over to a small restaurant that had one of those "bathroom for patrons only" signs. So I pee'd against their shop. That was one of the best pees ever >>zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz said,
>> They going to install coin op bathrooms next!

I desperately needed to urinate and pulled over to a small restaurant that had one of those “bathroom for patrons only” signs.

So I pee’d against their shop.

That was one of the best pees ever

]]> By: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/08/04/jet-blue-to-charge-7-for-blanket-pillow-now-guaranteed-bug-and-mold-free-makes-you-wonder-what-was-in-the-free-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1286335 zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:15:14 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=19745#comment-1286335 They going to install coin op bathrooms next! They going to install coin op bathrooms next!

]]> By: GregAllen http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/08/04/jet-blue-to-charge-7-for-blanket-pillow-now-guaranteed-bug-and-mold-free-makes-you-wonder-what-was-in-the-free-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1285977 GregAllen Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:44:50 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=19745#comment-1285977 Next time I fly with an airline that doesn't provide food, I'm bringing on an XL pizza. drinks and a boxed cheesecake. Sure, it's messy, generates garbage, and will annoy the heck out of everybody. That's the point. Next time I fly with an airline that doesn’t provide food, I’m bringing on an XL pizza. drinks and a boxed cheesecake.

Sure, it’s messy, generates garbage, and will annoy the heck out of everybody.

That’s the point.

]]> By: KwadGuy http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/08/04/jet-blue-to-charge-7-for-blanket-pillow-now-guaranteed-bug-and-mold-free-makes-you-wonder-what-was-in-the-free-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1285809 KwadGuy Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:06:48 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=19745#comment-1285809 I just booked on Jet Blue last week, and realized that they are now charging ($30/segment) for the seats with adequate of legroom, which they designate as ~35% of the plane. I used to enjoy Jet Blue because they offered a lot of seats with adequate legroom at no charge. But I'm not going to pay $60 RT for the privilege. I've gone from a lover to a hater. Nickel and diming me, instead of raising the fares to be honest, will do that. Incidentally, as of last week US Air now charges for ALL drinks on the plane, including water and soda. If they get away with that, expect all the other airlines to follow suit. Back when you could bring your own drinks to the airport, I'd say just do that. But of course now you have to buy the drinks in the overpriced inner concourse or on the plane. I just booked on Jet Blue last week, and realized that they are now charging ($30/segment) for the seats with adequate of legroom, which they designate as ~35% of the plane. I used to enjoy Jet Blue because they offered a lot of seats with adequate legroom at no charge. But I’m not going to pay $60 RT for the privilege.

I’ve gone from a lover to a hater. Nickel and diming me, instead of raising the fares to be honest, will do that.

Incidentally, as of last week US Air now charges for ALL drinks on the plane, including water and soda. If they get away with that, expect all the other airlines to follow suit. Back when you could bring your own drinks to the airport, I’d say just do that. But of course now you have to buy the drinks in the overpriced inner concourse or on the plane.

]]> By: Mr. Fusion http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/08/04/jet-blue-to-charge-7-for-blanket-pillow-now-guaranteed-bug-and-mold-free-makes-you-wonder-what-was-in-the-free-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1285718 Mr. Fusion Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:17:23 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=19745#comment-1285718 #13, iMPROBUS, And they will turn around and blame the consumer for abandoning the Airlines. #13, iMPROBUS,

And they will turn around and blame the consumer for abandoning the Airlines.

]]> By: pedro http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/08/04/jet-blue-to-charge-7-for-blanket-pillow-now-guaranteed-bug-and-mold-free-makes-you-wonder-what-was-in-the-free-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1285676 pedro Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:30:47 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=19745#comment-1285676 #12 That's out of thw question for some of us, sadly. #12 That’s out of thw question for some of us, sadly.

]]> By: Improbus http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/08/04/jet-blue-to-charge-7-for-blanket-pillow-now-guaranteed-bug-and-mold-free-makes-you-wonder-what-was-in-the-free-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1285672 Improbus Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:25:00 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=19745#comment-1285672 The government and the air lines are really trying their best to make flying unappealing. Well, they are doing a good job. I won't fly anywhere unless I am forced to. The government and the air lines are really trying their best to make flying unappealing. Well, they are doing a good job. I won’t fly anywhere unless I am forced to.

]]> By: JimD http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/08/04/jet-blue-to-charge-7-for-blanket-pillow-now-guaranteed-bug-and-mold-free-makes-you-wonder-what-was-in-the-free-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1285643 JimD Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:07:38 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=19745#comment-1285643 Best Solution: STAY AWAY FROM AIRPORTS !!! Kill two birds with one strategy: Have nothing to do with "Homeland Insecurity" and the Airlines !!! Enjoy a local "Stay-Cation" and save money and avoid aggravation too !!! Best Solution: STAY AWAY FROM AIRPORTS !!! Kill two birds with one strategy: Have nothing to do with “Homeland Insecurity” and the Airlines !!! Enjoy a local “Stay-Cation” and save money and avoid aggravation too !!!

]]> By: QB http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/08/04/jet-blue-to-charge-7-for-blanket-pillow-now-guaranteed-bug-and-mold-free-makes-you-wonder-what-was-in-the-free-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1285633 QB Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:58:44 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=19745#comment-1285633 Well Alaska Airlines made money last quarter as well. Both airlines say their hedging strategy contributed heavily to their profits. WestJet in Canada just announced a healthy quarterly profit. Three airlines that focus on customer service - I wonder if there's a connection? Well Alaska Airlines made money last quarter as well. Both airlines say their hedging strategy contributed heavily to their profits.

WestJet in Canada just announced a healthy quarterly profit. Three airlines that focus on customer service – I wonder if there’s a connection?

]]> By: BubbaRay http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/08/04/jet-blue-to-charge-7-for-blanket-pillow-now-guaranteed-bug-and-mold-free-makes-you-wonder-what-was-in-the-free-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1285545 BubbaRay Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:13:47 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=19745#comment-1285545 One airline is still ahead of all the rest - Southwest, the only airline to make a profit this year. They locked in their fuel prices with futures contracts. They now offer the $10 add-on. You get to board early, pick your chair, and it comes with 2 drinks or beers or sodas. And if you live in DFW, you get to depart/land at the newly refurbished Love Field, where the security isn't near as egregious as DFW Intl. and people still smile. One airline is still ahead of all the rest – Southwest, the only airline to make a profit this year. They locked in their fuel prices with futures contracts. They now offer the $10 add-on. You get to board early, pick your chair, and it comes with 2 drinks or beers or sodas.

And if you live in DFW, you get to depart/land at the newly refurbished Love Field, where the security isn’t near as egregious as DFW Intl. and people still smile.

]]> By: MaTa http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/08/04/jet-blue-to-charge-7-for-blanket-pillow-now-guaranteed-bug-and-mold-free-makes-you-wonder-what-was-in-the-free-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1285324 MaTa Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:02:50 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=19745#comment-1285324 RE: #8 Yeah, that sounds GREAT! Lets charge passengers by the # of what they weigh. Lets charge for air - depending on their respiratory rate. Need to use the bathroom? How 'bout a coin slot on the door to get in - with increased charges for a "#2" or if you have the gall to require toilet paper! The best though, would be banner ads all around the edge of the windows - hey, if you want to use the view, you gotta pay! OH, and I saw someone mention before just making the whole plane like the subway where you stand and hold on to the handle thingy (or pay extra, if you want the LUXURY of a seat). Nickel and Dimed / Gotcha! Capitalism - gotta LOVE it! RE: #8

Yeah, that sounds GREAT! Lets charge passengers by the # of what they weigh. Lets charge for air – depending on their respiratory rate. Need to use the bathroom? How ’bout a coin slot on the door to get in – with increased charges for a “#2″ or if you have the gall to require toilet paper!

The best though, would be banner ads all around the edge of the windows – hey, if you want to use the view, you gotta pay!

OH, and I saw someone mention before just making the whole plane like the subway where you stand and hold on to the handle thingy (or pay extra, if you want the LUXURY of a seat).

Nickel and Dimed / Gotcha! Capitalism – gotta LOVE it!

]]> By: Brian http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/08/04/jet-blue-to-charge-7-for-blanket-pillow-now-guaranteed-bug-and-mold-free-makes-you-wonder-what-was-in-the-free-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1285223 Brian Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:25:28 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=19745#comment-1285223 I'd rather they don't increase ticket prices, and only charge those who use the extras, as it seems the most fair. Why should I pay the same rate as someone who wants all those extras? This pay per use system is by far the most fair. I’d rather they don’t increase ticket prices, and only charge those who use the extras, as it seems the most fair.

Why should I pay the same rate as someone who wants all those extras? This pay per use system is by far the most fair.

]]> By: chuck http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/08/04/jet-blue-to-charge-7-for-blanket-pillow-now-guaranteed-bug-and-mold-free-makes-you-wonder-what-was-in-the-free-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1285216 chuck Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:17:32 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=19745#comment-1285216 JetBlue has also announced a new $50 "don't kick me in the balls" fee. Pay $50 and we won't kick you in the balls. Unless we want to. JetBlue has also announced a new $50 “don’t kick me in the balls” fee. Pay $50 and we won’t kick you in the balls. Unless we want to.

]]> By: Rick Cain http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/08/04/jet-blue-to-charge-7-for-blanket-pillow-now-guaranteed-bug-and-mold-free-makes-you-wonder-what-was-in-the-free-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1285194 Rick Cain Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:45:02 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=19745#comment-1285194 Well you have to hand it to capitalism, its pretty much a whore. I flew on US Airways and noticed old fashioned cost cutting and product placement sneaking in. Five dollars for headphones to see a movie that was cut off before the last 10 minutes because they landed early, $1.00 coffee, and advertisements for Zicam on the tray tables, as well as an ad for some other medicine on the cocktail napkin. Well at least refills were free. I'm sure corporate salaries aren't taking much of a hit, but the traveler doesn't even get a free coca-cola for his overpriced ticket. Well you have to hand it to capitalism, its pretty much a whore.
I flew on US Airways and noticed old fashioned cost cutting and product placement sneaking in. Five dollars for headphones to see a movie that was cut off before the last 10 minutes because they landed early, $1.00 coffee, and advertisements for Zicam on the tray tables, as well as an ad for some other medicine on the cocktail napkin. Well at least refills were free.

I’m sure corporate salaries aren’t taking much of a hit, but the traveler doesn’t even get a free coca-cola for his overpriced ticket.

]]> By: syrinx http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/08/04/jet-blue-to-charge-7-for-blanket-pillow-now-guaranteed-bug-and-mold-free-makes-you-wonder-what-was-in-the-free-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1285191 syrinx Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:21:19 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=19745#comment-1285191 I wish these pole-smokers would just increase the ticket prices instead of this nickel and dime $hit. I wish these pole-smokers would just increase the ticket prices instead of this nickel and dime $hit.

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