航空公司对基本的座位特权如足位和Wi-Fi收费增加, Airlines are charging more for basic seat perks like legroom and Wi-Fi, turning flights into fee-laden experiences.

从WestJet 和 Qantas即将到来的“经济加市 ” ( Economic Plus)中可以看出, 航空公司正在扩大有偿座位选择和辅助费用, Airlines are expanding paid seat options and ancillary fees, charging passengers for legroom, priority boarding, overhead bin access, and even reclining seats, as seen with WestJet and Qantas’ upcoming Economy Plus. 这些变化反映了更广泛的行业向最大限度地增加每个座位收入的转变,其中曾经包括的舒适设施,如无线上网、行李津贴和毯子,现在经常单独出售。 These changes reflect a broader industry shift toward maximizing revenue per seat, with once-included amenities like Wi-Fi, baggage allowances, and blankets now frequently sold separately. 批评者认为,虽然航空公司认为提供这些服务是为了增加选择,但它们使旅行复杂化,利用乘客愿意支付基本舒适,将航班变成收费和交易的迷宫。 While airlines frame these offerings as enhancing choice, critics argue they complicate travel and exploit passenger willingness to pay for basic comfort, turning flights into a maze of fees and transactions.