$10 Airplane Tickets Soon to be Industry Standard? - GoFuckYourself.com

g$$$ · 04-25-2007, 07:30 AM

http://money.cnn.com/2007/04/25/news...ex.htm?cnn=yes

This is crazy if this gets off the ground....

Cassie · 04-25-2007, 07:36 AM

i think is where their downfall will be:

"It keeps costs down by only taking reservations over the Internet and not staffing a call center."

Basing things solely on the internet with zero customer service will be a problem. And anyone who does business with a company will demand a contact number just in case of mix ups.

Forest · 04-25-2007, 07:37 AM

did u read the article?

only 10 seats per flight at 10.00

Forest · 04-25-2007, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cassie

i think is where their downfall will be:

"It keeps costs down by only taking reservations over the Internet and not staffing a call center."

Basing things solely on the internet with zero customer service will be a problem. And anyone who does business with a company will demand a contact number just in case of mix ups.

agreed

i would fly an airline that I cant call incase of emergency or change of flight times or yada yada.

g$$$ · 04-25-2007, 07:38 AM

yeah...wonder how they decide who gets those 10 seats? FIFO basis?

Forest · 04-25-2007, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by g$$$

yeah...wonder how they decide who gets those 10 seats? FIFO basis?

same way other carriers sell different fare classes on their plane

first come, dates travel, overnight stays ect ect

Chris · 04-25-2007, 07:52 AM

hrmm looks pretty interesting
lets see how this plays out

cherrylula · 04-25-2007, 07:54 AM

Amazing, and airlines are always crying about money.

ADL Josh · 04-25-2007, 07:55 AM

very interesting.

uno · 04-25-2007, 08:03 AM

I hope this works out and they expand it further.

Forest · 04-25-2007, 08:07 AM

the one thing u guys are missing is the fact that it will be almost impossible to get a ticket at the 10.00 fare. Tghe avg plane on those routs has 150+ seats.

this is nothing different used car dealers advertising the 199.00 specials they have on the lot only to get there and find out the lowest price car on the lot is 5k

or Kmart or walmart advertising xmas specials for some thing at like 5.00 but in the fine print it says (one 1 avail at this price)

Cassie · 04-25-2007, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Forest

the one thing u guys are missing is the fact that it will be almost impossible to get a ticket at the 10.00 fare.

i agree with that. it clearly states that the fare is 10.00 but when you factor in bag checking and "upgraded" seating (which i guess is done at the terminal - not a good idea), a person will end up spending close to 200-300 after all is said and done.

in an alternate universe this is a great idea. in the reality of this world it will be a travel nightmare which they will have to address immediately after someone logs a complaint because there WILL be far more than one.

g$$$ · 04-25-2007, 08:46 AM

www.skybus.com is the link to their site

sortie · 04-25-2007, 08:49 AM

Only hackers and terrorist will be able to get the seats.

g$$$ · 04-25-2007, 10:08 AM

and those carrying knives

shoeaholicanon · 04-25-2007, 10:10 AM

wow that's nice!
not convenient for me, but none the less, that's cool.

LiveDose · 04-25-2007, 10:12 AM

How about $10 salaries for the loser ceo's that can't flip the industry out of the red.

g$$$ · 04-25-2007, 10:32 AM

what would be funny is if they charge $10 one way...full price plus more going back.. lol

SykkBoy · 04-25-2007, 10:34 AM

I wonder if there are a couple cross sales included in that price ;-)

NinjaSteve · 04-25-2007, 10:46 AM

Too bad you can only go to OH.

g$$$ · 04-25-2007, 10:47 AM

yeah...OH sucks @$$....

Forest · 04-25-2007, 10:50 AM

LOL i checked flight from Ft Lauderdale to Columbus for the next 5 months and not ONE 10.00 fare

as i called in the beginning BULLSHIT!

Forest · 04-25-2007, 10:52 AM

not to mention the design of their site looks a 6 year old did it and the navagation button are mouse over animated and all fucked up

yeah this instils a quality feeling for a plane I want to get on

g$$$ · 04-25-2007, 12:43 PM

maybe they need some design work forest? *wink*

Forest · 04-25-2007, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by g$$$

maybe they need some design work forest? *wink*

LOL they DEFINATLY need some design work. Wish i had a contact there

with 160m raised from investors you would think they would hav e a better front end

g$$$ · 04-25-2007, 01:25 PM

hit them up on icq...haha

IllTestYourGirls · 04-25-2007, 01:35 PM

all they need are illegals to fly the planes and $10 would be the norm.

scottybuzz · 04-25-2007, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forest

LOL i checked flight from Ft Lauderdale to Columbus for the next 5 months and not ONE 10.00 fare

as i called in the beginning BULLSHIT!

tool = you

marcjacob · 04-25-2007, 03:50 PM

Well we have these sort of deals in the UK but then they add on tax and a "fuel charge" lol. That said if you know your going to travel a few months in advance you can save alot even with the hidden charges.

madawgz · 04-25-2007, 04:38 PM

damn its only 10 seats

g$$$ · 04-26-2007, 12:15 AM

yup..only 10..haha..cheap bastards

ztik · 04-26-2007, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cassie

i think is where their downfall will be:

"It keeps costs down by only taking reservations over the Internet and not staffing a call center."

Basing things solely on the internet with zero customer service will be a problem. And anyone who does business with a company will demand a contact number just in case of mix ups.

Who cares, it was only $10. Just buy a new ticket?

Big_D · 04-26-2007, 12:18 AM

well, it may be only ten, but if you book online early enough your guaranteed that 10 dollar ticket

Webby · 04-26-2007, 12:30 AM

Another budget carrier about to launch and trying to find an angle for PR attention??

Jace · 04-26-2007, 12:55 AM

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One plane will bear Nationwide's logo and slogan on its fuselage, and ads will also be featured on the plane's tray tables, overhead bins, restroom doors and refreshment cart, the companies said.

surprised more airlines haven't picked up on the advertising option before this

airplanes are FULL of prime advertising space, I would imagine it could make up for a lot of debt if they sold ads on the backs of seats

g$$$ · 04-26-2007, 12:56 AM

jace...always thinking like an adult webmaster...hehe

Matt 26z · 04-26-2007, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cassie

Basing things solely on the internet with zero customer service will be a problem. And anyone who does business with a company will demand a contact number just in case of mix ups.

Then require customers to give their credit card number before talking to customer service. Charge them for it.

People like me who NEVER call customer service shouldn't have to pay for it in the cost of the product or services.

Jace · 04-26-2007, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt 26z

Then require customers to give their credit card number before talking to customer service. Charge them for it.

People like me who NEVER call customer service shouldn't have to pay for it in the cost of the product or services.

yup

I NEVER use customer service

I think I have called maybe 1-2 customer service departments in the last year

04-25-2007, 07:30 AM	#1
g$$$ Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,807	$10 Airplane Tickets Soon to be Industry Standard? http://money.cnn.com/2007/04/25/news...ex.htm?cnn=yes This is crazy if this gets off the ground....

04-25-2007, 07:36 AM	#2
Cassie Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 3,139	i think is where their downfall will be: "It keeps costs down by only taking reservations over the Internet and not staffing a call center." Basing things solely on the internet with zero customer service will be a problem. And anyone who does business with a company will demand a contact number just in case of mix ups. __________________ ICQ: 309756847 ]

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04-25-2007, 08:03 AM	#10
uno RIP Dodger. BEST.CAT.EVER Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Area Posts: 18,450	I hope this works out and they expand it further. __________________ -uno icq: 111-914 CrazyBabe.com - porn art MojoHost - For all your hosting needs, present and future. Tell them I sent ya!

04-25-2007, 07:37 AM	#3
Forest Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hollywood Fl. Posts: 8,988	did u read the article? only 10 seats per flight at 10.00

04-25-2007, 07:38 AM	#5
g$$$ Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,807	yeah...wonder how they decide who gets those 10 seats? FIFO basis?

04-25-2007, 07:54 AM	#8
cherrylula lol Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 15,969	Amazing, and airlines are always crying about money.

04-25-2007, 08:07 AM	#11
Forest Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hollywood Fl. Posts: 8,988	the one thing u guys are missing is the fact that it will be almost impossible to get a ticket at the 10.00 fare. Tghe avg plane on those routs has 150+ seats. this is nothing different used car dealers advertising the 199.00 specials they have on the lot only to get there and find out the lowest price car on the lot is 5k or Kmart or walmart advertising xmas specials for some thing at like 5.00 but in the fine print it says (one 1 avail at this price)

04-25-2007, 08:46 AM	#13
g$$$ Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,807	www.skybus.com is the link to their site

04-25-2007, 08:49 AM	#14
sortie Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,771	Only hackers and terrorist will be able to get the seats.

04-25-2007, 10:08 AM	#15
g$$$ Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,807	and those carrying knives

04-25-2007, 10:10 AM	#16
shoeaholicanon Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,003	wow that's nice! not convenient for me, but none the less, that's cool.

04-25-2007, 10:12 AM	#17
LiveDose Show Yer Tits! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Somewhere Out there... Posts: 25,792	How about $10 salaries for the loser ceo's that can't flip the industry out of the red. __________________ Scammer Alert: acer19 acer [email protected] [email protected] Money stolen using PayPal

04-25-2007, 10:32 AM	#18
g$$$ Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,807	what would be funny is if they charge $10 one way...full price plus more going back.. lol

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SykkBoy Jesus loves bacon Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Sin City, Motherfucker Posts: 19,969	I wonder if there are a couple cross sales included in that price ;-) __________________ Support my new movie “The Second Coming”

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NinjaSteve Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 11,089	Too bad you can only go to OH. __________________ ...

04-25-2007, 10:47 AM	#21
g$$$ Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,807	yeah...OH sucks @$$....

04-25-2007, 10:50 AM	#22
Forest Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hollywood Fl. Posts: 8,988	LOL i checked flight from Ft Lauderdale to Columbus for the next 5 months and not ONE 10.00 fare as i called in the beginning BULLSHIT!

04-25-2007, 10:52 AM	#23
Forest Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hollywood Fl. Posts: 8,988	not to mention the design of their site looks a 6 year old did it and the navagation button are mouse over animated and all fucked up yeah this instils a quality feeling for a plane I want to get on

04-25-2007, 12:43 PM	#24
g$$$ Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,807	maybe they need some design work forest? wink

04-25-2007, 01:25 PM	#26
g$$$ Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,807	hit them up on icq...haha

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IllTestYourGirls Ah My Balls Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Under the gold leaf ICQ 388-454-421 Posts: 14,311	all they need are illegals to fly the planes and $10 would be the norm. __________________

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04-26-2007, 12:15 AM	#31
g$$$ Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,807	yup..only 10..haha..cheap bastards

04-26-2007, 12:18 AM	#33
Big_D CRAZY MOFUKKA Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,296	well, it may be only ten, but if you book online early enough your guaranteed that 10 dollar ticket

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g$$$ Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,807	jace...always thinking like an adult webmaster...hehe