The Next Great Untapped Airline Fee Is Getting off the Plane First
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Deplaning early is a silly, impractical idea. But are we getting to the point that airlines are going to add a fee to have a charging station at your seat? Affirmative.
Some people wish they could fly like a bird but, as the song goes, you can't always get what you want.
But how is this for a frequent flyer fantasy? In a recent OAG and FlightView survey of 2,339 users of the FlightView mobile app some 22 percent of respondents indicated they would be willing to pay a premium for "early deplaning privileges."
The survey, which was completed in June and saw the results published in late July, included a 63 percent and 37 percent mix of leisure and business travelers, respectively.
Passengers who purchase first class, business class and e
