2022-12-28 10:31 UTC
@tprophet@defcon.social @dascandy42@mastodon.social The founder of RyanAir discusses at length how he based the plan on Southwest (rapid turnaround, no assigned seats) with some changes of course (extra charges to get a drink of water or check a bag.) I suppose Europeans are used to misc charges, like €0.50 to use a toilet in a mall, so that worked.
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@tprophet@defcon.social 2022-12-28 17:50
@BAPearlmutter@fosstodon.org @dascandy42@mastodon.social Southwest has a similar operational model but an entirely different financial model. Ryanair and ULCCs make substantially all of their money on ancillaries. Southwest makes money with its Rapid Rewards frequent flier program and by selling fares.
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@dascandy42@mastodon.social 2022-12-28 10:53
@BAPearlmutter@fosstodon.org Not used to small charges really, but really interested in cheap stuff. And going on a 600 mile flight for $20 is a cheap ticket, especially if you can get a hostel room for $30 there.