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Old July 29th 07, 11:05 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Matt Whiting
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Scott Skylane wrote:
Matt Whiting wrote:


Every flight I've flown lately has a full first class, so don't tell
me that everyone goes only for the low-priced ticket. Lots of people
will pay lots of money for a better ride.

Matt


Matt,

I'll answer your next question first, by saying "No, I don't have the
exact figures", but I believe that the vast majority of domestic First
Class seats are occupied by mileage plan users, not full fare paying
passengers.

Happy Flying!
Scott Skylane


I don't think you are correct, but I don't have the figures either. I
fly first class fairly often though and my seat neighbor is almost
always another person flying on business. I only rarely encounter a
person flying on frequent flier miles, unless you are counting business
fliers who got an upgraded ticket. Even so, they still in some sense
paid for the privilege by flying a lot back in coach! :-)

Matt