NBC's Inside American Airlines

[Rysyonok]

Has anyone watched this earlier tonight? It was extremely informative - and shocking. They actually showed how fares on the same flight in the same class ranged from under $50 to over $700, with the last-minute passengers paying the most.

 

It also explained how come it seems like it's cheaper to fly further, as an airline may hold back seats on short-range flights (say, New York to Washington) for its long-range passengers (say, London - New York - Washington). As a result, the first ticket may seem cheaper than the second one, even though the second one covers much more distance...

 

I hope NBC puts it up on their site for online viewing as well.

[TrentS]

I hope NBC puts it up on their site for online viewing as well.

 

Ask and you shall receive ;)

 

http://www.cnbc.com/id/18576787/

 

Full 90 minute program... http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232/?video=1193494763&play=1

[FlyerTalker]

Remember that the program is over 2 years old. Though many things remain valid, keep that time frame in mind.

[Rysyonok]

Remember that the program is over 2 years old. Though many things remain valid, keep that time frame in mind.

 

This explains why they referred to 2008 as the future in one segment... thanks :)

[SelectSys]

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I hope NBC puts it up on their site for online viewing as well.

 

This show is presented on CNBC every six months or so. It looks like you can buy a DVD of the show but I don't think you can watch it via a video stream at this point.

 

If you're interested, you can look at a listing of CNBC's original programming here:

http://www.cnbc.com/id/15837856

 

BTW - I agree that the show is a good introduction to how the airline business operates and the issues that are discussed still apply today.

[fbgd]

The full thing is, or was, on hulu.com recently. I remember seeing it when it first came out and it was pretty interesting covering a lot of areas of the working of the airline. To be honest most of it wasn't news to me but good nonetheless especially for someone with a passing interest in the workings of civil aviation.

 

There was a similar one a few weeks ago, also presented by Peter Greenberg, on NCL that was quite interesting though I'm much more of a flying nerd than a cruise nerd.

[TrentS]

This show is presented on CNBC every six months or so. It looks like you can buy a DVD of the show but I don't think you can watch it via a video stream at this point.

 

Ah YES, you CAN watch it via video stream! As I posted ABOVE, just click on the link, the entire 90 minute program will begin and play in its entirety...

 

http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232/?video=1193494763&play=1

[SelectSys]

Ah YES, you CAN watch it via video stream! As I posted ABOVE, just click on the link, the entire 90 minute program will begin and play in its entirety...

 

http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232/?video=1193494763&play=1

 

Thanks, I didn't realize they put the streams out as well. Here is a link to the NCL cruise show: http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1139954767&play=1

[personnext]

Ummm...why is this shocking?

 

This is how airlines work. This is how all airlines work.

 

Its how air travel is cheap for most. Be thankful for it.