Normally, I'm not a huge fan of US Airways. I fly with them because they're convenient to where I live and they go to many of my destinations. Their flight attendants are generally courteous, polite and helpful. BUT, their seats are SO close together in width and legroom that one feels like the proverbial sardine in a can. However, they've redeemed themselves a bit...
US Air now has internet available on all their Airbus 321 aircraft - for the "nominal" purchase price of $12.95 per flight. Given that cross-country flights are 4+ hours long, being able to instantly connect with coworkers and family through email, instant messaging and Skype is a huge productivity advantage. I can continue to work and be connected with the office for what' s no more than a cross-town taxi ride in Dallas or New York City - or less than half the cost of a taxi from LaGuardia to midtown Manhattan.
Now, if I were sitting in First Class and had enough room to put the laptop in front of me - rather than sit in coach and have to maneuver may laptop to the side to be able to see the screen and type - is another matter. Hopefully some bean counter at the corporate office will finally figure out that we'd happily pay a few extra dollars to have 2-3 more inches between the seats so we can work and rest in some semblance of comfort. Guys, go look at United in their Premiere Economy. I fly there whenever I can and it's great! Copy one of your partners in the Star Alliance. You'll have happy faces flying in YOUR skies.
SAJ
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