How a proposed merger could play into the industry's (and travelers') woes.
 | By Suein Hwang Business, Economics and Technology Editor, Opinion |
We're planning on taking a long-haul flight in July, and I am almost ready. We've got Global Entry for the security lines. We're bringing carry-on luggage only, which means lots of highly strategic clothing choices and requires stuffing our sunscreen in a funny little bottle. Securing a decent fare and the most direct route on our preferred dates required weeks of planning, as well as the talents of a brilliant travel agent. |
These days, many people who fly often or even just occasionally must be wondering: When did flying get like this? And why? And how could it possibly get any worse? |
In a guest essay published over the weekend, the longtime business journalist Bill Saporito gives us the bottom line as to why travelers are suffering the way they are and also explains why the possible merger of JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines could make matters even worse for consumers. |
On the way, you'll learn about the "JetBlue Effect" and its power over the industry. You'll also come to understand why "the experience of arriving at your hotel is so much better than the experience of flying to your destination." |
In the meantime: the good news? There are many advice sites on the internet that will gladly show you how to squeeze two-weeks worth of vacation items into your carry-on luggage. |
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