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In reply to the discussion: Time for High Speed Rail in the U.S.A. [View all]A HERETIC I AM
(24,368 posts)As opposed to Deregulation , and set fares for miles and weight (which is all an airplane cares about when considering fuel) and allow the airlines to go back to the days of competing in service, then prices for airline fares would rise and demand for cheaper alternatives would soar.
The key to getting affordable high speed rail in this country is to allow airlines to be profitable again, do away with the ridiculous tiered fares and charge what is needed for the service.
There is a reason we all look back in the old, Glory Days of flying, when the men wore suits, everyone dressed nice instead of looking like they are headed to the gym and meals were served on real plates with linens and silverware. The reason is because it was a nicer fucking experience.
Another reason is because fares were set by a regulatory body and the airlines were required to provide certain levels of service.
We lament the old days but still want to be crammed into busses with wings.
Its nuts.
And FWIW, Im in a terminal right now as I type this, waiting on a flight.
Bring on the high speed rail and let people have room to relax as their journey would be only a small amount of time longer than it is now.
On edit to add this; someone is bound to respond with what do you mean airlines arent profitable?!?
I mean they could go back to the days of real legroom and still make money when the airplane was only 75% full