Friday, January 11, 2008

BIG BUSINESS AT ITS BEST

I don't want to say that I'm old as dirt, but the Wright Brothers first successful powered, piloted flight took place just a few years before I was born. As far back as I can remember, I've seen many changes take place in the airline industry. I can remember being greeted at the door by the following:




Nowadays, it's likely to be along the lines of this:










Present day experience
But no matter how long I live, I will never understand airline ticket pricing. For instance, less than 48 hours ago, I made an air reservation at a cost of $518. In less than two days, the cost for that same reservation is now $735. Go figure! By the way, inferior meal quality has gone to no meal quality.

1 comment:

Family said...

Where are you going and when?