Budget airlines target the fat and those who travel heavy
May 5, 2009 2:09 pm General
Budget airlines swept through the UK and Europe in the 1990s and have today a firm footing in the business of flying people on short haul flights.
Initially you paid a set amount in the expectation that you did not have to pay more, apart from some snacks on the place. Now you have to pay for everything and there is even more bad news for the big boned who like to travel with more than hand luggage.
You are the new target for budget airlines because of three things…
1. You are more likely to snack and therefore buy food on board
2. You will have to pay for two seats if you cannot fit your backside in a normal seat
3. unless you can cram all your travel gear into hand luggage you will be charged more!
So there we have it. If you are fat and carry a lot of luggage then the message is clear – budget airlines need you!