Airlines Save More Than Just Peanuts

I never cared about the peanuts but I do hope that they offer you the possibility to purchase something for a normal price, everything at the airports is fattening, low quality and extremely expensive. By the way, I hope the airlines know that when they present themselves as cheap, low service that the reactions of travelers will be accordingly. Air travel used to be pleasant and that feeling passed a long time ago.

Honestly, although an enjoyment, complimentary snacks aren't a huge deal. If I owned an airline I would probably do the same thing to save money. The snacks are nice but bringing your own isn't to difficult. If the airlines a re saving money you might too :)

Without airlines, we would not be able to visit family or go on vacations or bussiness trips. If these airlines file bankrupt they may very well have to close down. I think a small bag of peanuts is not a huge deal to go without on the cost of our safe travel..,

Airline prices are getting higher. I remember when Delta took the lettuce, used mainly for decoration, off the plate and they saved tons of money.

The reduction of snacks and amenities ARE reflected in ticket prices. Unfortunately, air travel prices are continuously going up. In order to keep tickets at a reasonable price, they are forced to make cuts. Like everyone else during this recession, cuts must be in managing a budget. Amywa65 is completely correct in stating that [in many cases] ticket sales do not even cover fuel. Unfortunately, there have recently been laws passed that put a fine on flight that are delayed over 3 hours [hence the uprise in canceled flights]. "Under new federal guidelines that take effect next month, airlines can be fined up to $27,500 per passenger if a plane is stuck on the tarmac for longer than three hours." -nbc.com

We recently flew with British Airways and they also withdrew the free snacks they used to provide with the drinks. Although this was very disappointing it would not deter me from purchasing a ticket for future flights if that was the only flight available. We are searching for alternative airlines for our next trip. There comes a point when one cut too many can be made.

So many airlines are filing for bankruptcy and merging because the price of the tickets doesn't even cover their fuel charges... that is also why they have added all those additional charges. I would rather the price reflect the actual costs and then get rid of the additional fees. I am 100% fine with them getting rid of the snacks on planes... I usually bring my own anyway.

i always flew continental and loved them. now i am pretty disappointed...

Kwilty611 your are right. The savings airlines are enjoying are not reflected in ticket prices. If they were we would not have to spend $15-50 to check bags that were free to check 5 years ago. #ripoff

It seems like they keep cutting back and charging for things like pillows, blankets, luggage etc. But I have never seen a reduction in ticket price to reflect a reduction in services or amenities

i would rather they cancel snack and give me a cheaper ticket

American Airline serves peanuts on the plane in first class...and they cant prevent what others bring on a plane

this article didn't mention American Airlines (I believe they maybe the only major airline, American based, that has not filed bankruptcy)...don't they still serve snacks? Yes, it would be a good way to save money. One concern, I see, about people bringing snacks on the airline, is those who are allergic to peanuts...could have issues IF someone else is eating them on the plane. Generally, when deciding which airline to fly, people go with whoever has the lowest ticket price.