A large portion of the world’s population relies on flights to get to their destination. Whether it is for business, a vacation, or just flying home for the holidays, flights have always been a necessity in our every day life. However, with the financial crisis, short flights, and long international flights are suffering all the same. They are making significant cuts that can affect your next trip via plane.
For example, their routes are being cut down, so they are flying less often to fewer destinations. This significantly lowers your options when trying to get somewhere. Now that the prices are also hiked, it means that you will have to take the flight you can find, and not be able look for a cheaper alternative.
All in flight “luxuries” are also being cut. Some airlines have cut the meals and drink available to passengers. On short flights, it is common for nothing to be offered, and everything will now come at a price. Other small details have suddenly disappeared. For example, pillows and blankets are now scarce, and must be asked for. Each item must be washed after each flight, and this is an expense they have cut back on considerably.
