Rare ceeceeDee Posted February 14 #1 Share Posted February 14 Have just read an article on Titanic. Seems charging for 'extras' has been around a very long time. The cost of a first class ticket varied but on average was more than $2500 USD (about $124,000 AUD today). The two most luxurious rooms were $4500 USD (about $227,000 AUD today). They included private promenades to enjoy the sea air and exercise. However, even after spending all that money, if passengers wanted to use the gym, squash court or Turkish bath on board they still had to pay extra. I didn't see any mention of a surcharge for Eggs Benny, however. 😆 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted February 14 #2 Share Posted February 14 My other take on this is it is "user pays" vs "everyone pays". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarramar Posted February 14 #3 Share Posted February 14 7 hours ago, ceeceeDee said: The cost of a first class ticket varied but on average was more than $2500 USD (about $124,000 AUD today) Yes, but a 3rd class ticket (where everyone had more fun) was only £7, equivalent to around $1000. All food and accommodation for that and the passengers didn't need a gym as they would dance all night. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted February 14 #4 Share Posted February 14 Umm, no room on the lifeboats though😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted February 14 #5 Share Posted February 14 9 hours ago, ceeceeDee said: Have just read an article on Titanic. Seems charging for 'extras' has been around a very long time. The cost of a first class ticket varied but on average was more than $2500 USD (about $124,000 AUD today). The two most luxurious rooms were $4500 USD (about $227,000 AUD today). They included private promenades to enjoy the sea air and exercise. However, even after spending all that money, if passengers wanted to use the gym, squash court or Turkish bath on board they still had to pay extra. I didn't see any mention of a surcharge for Eggs Benny, however. 😆 Did these prices include gratuities?🤔🤔🤔🤔 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 15 #6 Share Posted February 15 The best way to travel back then was to be a third class passenger with a lot of charisma and artistic skill that would get you access to a rich man's fiancee, but also enough smarts to get your own door and stay above the water 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted February 15 #7 Share Posted February 15 1 hour ago, MicCanberra said: The best way to travel back then was to be a third class passenger with a lot of charisma and artistic skill that would get you access to a rich man's fiancee, but also enough smarts to get your own door and stay above the water It would still end in tears. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarramar Posted February 15 #8 Share Posted February 15 1 hour ago, MicCanberra said: The best way to travel back then was to be a third class passenger with a lot of charisma and artistic skill that would get you access to a rich man's fiancee, but also enough smarts to get your own door and stay above the water It would also have helped to bring your own life jacket and inflatable dinghy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogbay Posted February 16 #9 Share Posted February 16 7 hours ago, yarramar said: It would also have helped to bring your own life jacket and inflatable dinghy. Or a door ... RiP Titanic . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buchhalm Posted February 16 #10 Share Posted February 16 On 2/14/2024 at 12:16 PM, ceeceeDee said: Have just read an article on Titanic. Seems charging for 'extras' has been around a very long time. The cost of a first class ticket varied but on average was more than $2500 USD (about $124,000 AUD today). The two most luxurious rooms were $4500 USD (about $227,000 AUD today). They included private promenades to enjoy the sea air and exercise. However, even after spending all that money, if passengers wanted to use the gym, squash court or Turkish bath on board they still had to pay extra. I didn't see any mention of a surcharge for Eggs Benny, however. 😆 Gratuities included? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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