US Air to charge for soda, coffee to offset fuel costs

[cal04]

http://www.newsday.com/business/ny-bzair0802,0,3306390.story

If you're scheduled to fly on a US Airways flight and order coffee, tea or soda, don't be surprised if the flight attendant holds out a hand. He or she won't be looking for a tip -- the airline Friday became the first major carrier in the nation to charge for soft beverages.

US Airways, the third-largest carrier at LaGuardia Airport, where it operates a shuttle service to Boston and Washington, D.C., is seeking to offset soaring fuel costs.

The beverage policy was disclosed June 12. Coffee and tea sell for $1, and sodas, juices and bottled water are $2. As of Friday, no other carrier had matched the move.

Passengers who flew US Airways on Friday expressed annoyance, outrage and resignation over the new beverage charges.

[Eurobabe]

1. Next week, they start charging to use the toilets too. n/t

[HCE SuiGeneris]

2. And please leave any refreshments you may want to bring at the security gate.

Thank you, and have a wonderful flight.

[dysfunctional press]

3. why don't they just fire the stews, and put a vending room where the galley is?

:shrug:

how long before they install pay-locks on the bathroom doors?