Friday, June 5, 2009

“Flush with Cash”

Europe’s discount fare airline Ryanair is following through on a statement that the company will start charging a toilet usage fee during flights. The cost will be 1 pound, which the airline describes as a drop in a bucket.

They are also discussing the removal of some onboard bathrooms to make room for more seats on each plane, according to one information leak. Ultimately, that may not be all that leaks.

Analysts say that free market competition will determine whether a pay-to-pee policy will hurt business enough to change it. They call it a variation on trickle-down economics.

There are safety concerns. For example, some say that this new policy may increase the likelihood of a water landing.

Passengers who don’t have the money but have to go number 1 can request a window seat.

Passengers who don’t have the money but have to go number 2 will be given a parachute.

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