We found
this interesting article at YahooTravel
this interesting article at YahooTravel
AA plans to
put extra-legroom seats on US Airways
put extra-legroom seats on US Airways
American Airlines plans to expand
economy seats with more legroom to US Airways planes
economy seats with more legroom to US Airways planes
DALLAS
(AP) -- Since American and US Airways announced a year ago that they planned to
merge, travelers have been eager to see how the airlines will resolve differences
in amenities and frequent-flier programs.
(AP) -- Since American and US Airways announced a year ago that they planned to
merge, travelers have been eager to see how the airlines will resolve differences
in amenities and frequent-flier programs.
The
airlines, which completed their merger in December, are finally hinting how
they'll settle one difference. In a message to employees this week, American
Airlines Group Inc. leaders said they plan to go with American's practice of
providing extra legroom with a few seats in the economy cabin, and charging
passengers more to sit there.
airlines, which completed their merger in December, are finally hinting how
they'll settle one difference. In a message to employees this week, American
Airlines Group Inc. leaders said they plan to go with American's practice of
providing extra legroom with a few seats in the economy cabin, and charging
passengers more to sit there.
Passengers
willing to pay American $16 to $159 more per flight — up from $8 to $108 two
years ago — can get a Main Cabin Extra seat with up to six inches more legroom
on most planes. The perk is free for elite members of American's frequent-flier
program.
willing to pay American $16 to $159 more per flight — up from $8 to $108 two
years ago — can get a Main Cabin Extra seat with up to six inches more legroom
on most planes. The perk is free for elite members of American's frequent-flier
program.
US
Airways sells ChoiceSeats. Those are often window or aisle seats near the front
of the economy cabin, allowing for a quicker exit after landing, but they have
the same legroom as non-choice seats.
Airways sells ChoiceSeats. Those are often window or aisle seats near the front
of the economy cabin, allowing for a quicker exit after landing, but they have
the same legroom as non-choice seats.
American
hasn't said how it will install the roomier seats on US Airways planes, which
eventually will be repainted in American's colors and logo. It could try to
squeeze other rows closer together or use slimmer seats to create more space.
hasn't said how it will install the roomier seats on US Airways planes, which
eventually will be repainted in American's colors and logo. It could try to
squeeze other rows closer together or use slimmer seats to create more space.
Most
big airlines now sell economy-cabin seats with extra legroom. United Airlines
calls its offering Economy Plus, and Delta Air Lines sells Economy Comfort
seats. They often come with other perks such as priority boarding to ensure
that buyers can find room for their bag in the overhead bin.
big airlines now sell economy-cabin seats with extra legroom. United Airlines
calls its offering Economy Plus, and Delta Air Lines sells Economy Comfort
seats. They often come with other perks such as priority boarding to ensure
that buyers can find room for their bag in the overhead bin.
Travel
experts have strategies for snaring good seats without paying extra. Their
advice ranges from setting up email alerts with websites such as ExpertFlyer to
politely asking the gate agent.
experts have strategies for snaring good seats without paying extra. Their
advice ranges from setting up email alerts with websites such as ExpertFlyer to
politely asking the gate agent.
Always
plenty of leg room in our Excelsior Limousine town cars and SUVs.
plenty of leg room in our Excelsior Limousine town cars and SUVs.
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