Why hasn't commercial air travel gotten any faster since the 1960s? (2009)

Re:Why hasn't commercial air travel gotten any faster since ... by pkulak on Tuesday February 11, 2025 @12:21AM (#43009270)

I just pay the $15 and enjoy my drink until 8 seconds before they close the door. Absolutely worth it.

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Re:Why hasn't commercial air travel gotten any faster since ... by yurishimo on Tuesday February 11, 2025 @03:12AM (#43010279)

I also do this, especially if you have assigned seats and are flying light, there is no reason to be the first person on the plane unless you like sitting and doing nothing for 45 minutes.

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Re:Why hasn't commercial air travel gotten any faster since ... by seabass-labrax on Tuesday February 11, 2025 @08:18AM (#43012406)

To which $15 do you refer? Surely there is no charge for being at the end of the queue?

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Re:Why hasn't commercial air travel gotten any faster since ... by pkulak on Tuesday February 11, 2025 @10:55AM (#43014315)

Sorry, checked bag fee.

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Re:Why hasn't commercial air travel gotten any faster since ... by Copernicron on Wednesday February 12, 2025 @01:31PM (#43028245)

Where are you that it's only $15? It's $60 around here.

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Re:Why hasn't commercial air travel gotten any faster since ... by arccy on Tuesday February 11, 2025 @08:32AM (#43012520)

is it ever just $15?

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