[Travelandtourism] $8 for blanket and pillow on American Airline

[Peter Donahue]

Hello Cindy and listers,

Either that or they'll look for airline alternatives such as private air 
charter. Five years ago this would be beyond the reach of the average flying 
passenger but with the advent of air taxi services, very lite jets, and 
other developments we're coming in to a time when for what you pay to fly 
with one of the big boys you can charter for a bout the same amount although 
it can run slightly more depending on the aircraft type, the distance flown, 
requested amenities such as in-flight catering, airport landing and ramp 
fees etc.
    as I just told someone on the phone it could be worth it to spend a few 
hundred more to be picked up at your home or business, be taken directly 
plane side avoiding the crowded terminals, the embarrassing security checks, 
and such. You could step directly from your ground transportation on to the 
plane and your baggage is loaded by the flight crew. Soon you're airborne 
and on your way. When you land another van is waiting for you and a few 
other chapter members to take you to the convention hotel. You and your 
belongings are off-loaded and placed on the van and you're soon at the front 
door of the Anatole Hilton. The whole procedure would be reversed for the 
trip home. I'd be curious to hear from anyone who flew with an air charter 
company, and how they as blind passengers were treated by that company.

Peter Donahue


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cindy Handel" <cindy425 at verizon.net>
To: "NFB Travel and Tourism Division List" <travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 9:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] $8 for blanket and pillow on American 
Airline


I agree, Peter.  Just checking luggage could cost a couple hundred dollars
for a round trip flight.  Passengers will start bringing their own blankets
and pillows and food!

Cindy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Donahue" <pdonahue1 at sbcglobal.net>
To: "NFB Travel and Tourism Division List" <travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 8:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] $8 for blanket and pillow on American
Airline


Good evening everyone,

    If you asked me the airlines are cutting their own throats. If you have
to take out a mortgage to fly somewhere it's not worth it. Soon it will be
cheaper to charter a jet than to fly on one of the airlines.

Peter Donahue

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peachtree Travel" <info at peachtreetravel.net>
To: "NFB Travel and Tourism Division List" <travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 5:30 PM
Subject: [Travelandtourism] $8 for blanket and pillow on American Airline


DALLAS -- If you want a pillow and blanket in coach on American Airlines,
it's going to cost you.

The airline will charge $8 for a pillow and blanket in coach class for
domestic trips and some international flights longer than two hours,
beginning May 1. The international flights are to and from Canada, Mexico,
Hawaii, the Caribbean and Central America.

Spokeswoman Andrea Huguely said Monday it was an economic decision.

"American evaluates all aspects of the business to ensure that economic
decisions are prudent and strategic for the long-term success of the
company," she said.

Huguely said blankets will remain complimentary in premium-class cabins and
in all cabins for other international flights.

The airline will sell a blue fleece blanket with an inflatable neck pillow
in a clear zippered pouch, and will throw in coupon for $10 off a $30
purchase at Bed, Bath and Beyond, Huguely said.

JetBlue and US Airways charge $7 for a blanket-and-pillow set, with US
Airways adding eye shades and earplugs.

Airlines have steadily added and increased fees for other services such as
checking luggage and buying tickets from a reservation agent since 2008,
first to help cover jet fuel costs, then to offset large losses.

American parent AMR Corp. lost $1.47 billion last year -- and $3.59 billion
in the past two years -- as traffic fell during the recession and
competition limited American's ability to raise fares.

Maurice

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