Of course, that is easier said than done, given current airfare revenue models.
In the meantime, Ethiopian can enjoy the significant cost advantages that accrue from being among the 787's first operators.Ethiopian may elect to pass on its cost savings to customers, which is good news given that airfares in Africa are the highest in the world per kilometre and stymie trade between countries that badly need growth.
In exchange for letting Jet advertise her birthday party at the club in mass e-mails and on Web sites, Monaco and her entourage of eight were given first-class airfare from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, rooms at the Bellagio, free booze and a few thousand in chips to gamble.
Given the distance, the airfares required, the costs associated with a second tier are challenging.
"The hurdle issue in my opinion is whether the suit can go forward given that advertising of airfares is really in the DOT's domain".
WANTED: oversize men with incredible patience, available 24-7-365, who protect at all times and speak only when spoken to; perks include premium seats at sporting events, first-class airfare, diamond watches given at random and fat wads of cash dispensed regularly.
While cutting back on business travel has been a concern this year given the rising cost of airfare, the recent turmoil has provided an added urgency, according to experts in the business travel industry.
And practically every online travel site has its version of a fare alert system to offer potential customers a heads-up when airfares drop on a given route.
Ms. Sloane recommends booking airfare in advance as well, given coming capacity cuts.
Southwest Airlines has given free trips to those who cannot afford the airfare.
