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Re:An American airline wins the right to weigh passengers on... by loeg on Wednesday December 28, 2016 @02:31AM (#13269024)
That costs a lot more than ordinary tickets. Often 2x.
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Re:An American airline wins the right to weigh passengers on... by seanmcdirmid on Wednesday December 28, 2016 @02:43AM (#13269070)
That is an understatement. If it was only 2X, I would fly business class more often when going between continents.
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Re:An American airline wins the right to weigh passengers on... by enobrev on Wednesday December 28, 2016 @02:57AM (#13269116)
They definitely are far more expensive. This is why I maintain loyalty with a frequent flyer program with an airline that has a generally decent business / first class.

For shorter flights, I'll sit wherever and gain miles/points, but for anything 3+ hours, I'll use an upgrade (about 15k miles/points) for a better seat and service. This keeps the flights inexpensive, while opening up the option for more leg room when I really need it (I'm 6'6").

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