Why is this something that needs to be mandatory by law? Some airlines voluntary do it, and there is usually more than one airline to choose from unless you’re flying to a really small airport. Recently I flew on an airline that charged $50 for carry-on luggage (I didn’t bring any because it was cheaper to buy new clothing when I arrived) and $5 for a glass of water. I deliberately chose this airline because it was the cheapest. I like having the “lowest price but we deliberately treat you like shit” option available if the alternative is paying even a little more and apparently lots of other people do too. I don’t want to lose it.
Next stop, you’ll be defending having the option of “even cheaper but they may have skipped some security and safety checks on the plane”… I DoNT waNT tO LOse iT!
Possibly I would defend that option. Flying is so safe that even a large increase in relative risk corresponds to a tiny increase in absolute risk. Absolute risk rather than relative risk is what matters to me, so maybe I would choose to fly on an airline that was, say, twice as dangerous in order to save fifty bucks. I suspect that the FAA prioritizes safety over cost savings significantly more than most consumers would if given the choice.
(And I might even pay more to fly on an airline with reduced security.)
so maybe I would choose to fly on an airline that was, say, twice as dangerous in order to save fifty bucks
so your life, as per your own evaluation, is worth about $50 savings… good to know, now I can value your opinion based on that.
