Frequentflier From United States of America, joined Aug 2000, 422 posts, RR: 1 Posted (10 years 8 months 2 weeks 2 days 1 hour ago) and read 874 times:
I have a feeling that you people are going to shoot me down for asking this, but do you think that an airline like JetBlue could possibly have a VIP club (like the Admirals Club, Crown Room, Red Carpet Club, etc.) that would charge for membership and provide similar amenities as the preexisting ones?
This would be an extra source of income for the airlines, and would help draw in the increasing numbers of business travellers who choose low-fares vs. the majors.
National_757 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 1, posted (10 years 8 months 2 weeks 2 days 1 hour ago) and read 864 times:
The only low fare airlines that have VIP clubs I know of are America West and National. America West has 3 at PHX and 1 at LAS and the Port Columbus airport. National has one at LAS.
National_757 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 2, posted (10 years 8 months 2 weeks 2 days ago) and read 856 times:
Going back to your question though, I'm not too sure that clubs for low fare airlines could work because the majority of fliers on low fare airlines are cost conscious and don't really care for any perks. But that's just my opinion
Capt.Picard From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 3, posted (10 years 8 months 2 weeks 2 days ago) and read 842 times:
One British LCC is already providing lounges, gourmet food and other 'add-on/pay-as-you-go' type services.
It's called Buzz. (Buzz.co.uk)
However, it's not clear how well they are doing, and they don't seem to be as successful as Easyjet, Go or Ryanair, who don't provide these kinds of 'add-on' frills.
Aussie_ From Australia, joined Dec 2000, 1765 posts, RR: 5 Reply 4, posted (10 years 8 months 2 weeks 1 day 19 hours ago) and read 798 times:
The way to go would be to contract out the running of a club to a seperate organisation.
Passengers could then use the lounge by presenting their boarding pass and paying a seperate fee (like a pay-per-use situation). Regular flyers could join the lounge on a monthly/annual basis. A lot like joining a gym.
777guy From United States of America, joined Sep 2000, 488 posts, RR: 0 Reply 5, posted (10 years 8 months 2 weeks 1 day 18 hours ago) and read 777 times:
Personally I think that as more cost- conscious business travelers use budget airlines this might make a nice niche.
Travatl From United States of America, joined Mar 2001, 2172 posts, RR: 11 Reply 6, posted (10 years 8 months 2 weeks 1 day 18 hours ago) and read 754 times:
When ValuJet became AirTran, and introduced assigned seating, business class, ff program, etc., etc., there were also plans to open three "Business Class Lounges" in ATL, IAD, and MCO. (I know, as I was one of the individuals working on the program)...however, the idea was scrapped as being cost prohoibitive. There's been no discussion since to pursue it.
Srbmod From United States of America, joined Mar 2001, 16888 posts, RR: 51 Reply 7, posted (10 years 8 months 1 week 4 days 22 hours ago) and read 694 times:
I think that is there would be enough demand for the service, a club could be a good idea. I like the idea of franchising it so to speak, by letting someone else run it for you. The closest most LCCs have to a lounge is the bar right across the gate from them (like the Sam Adams pub right across from FL's gates @ IAD). I think AirTran will probably revisit the concept if they stay on Concourse C once the new terminal opens ups on the southside, and could use the old EasternIonosphere Club that was supposed to be turned into a Crown Room, but never opened up, I think ASA uses the space for offices now, but still has the Ionosphere setup inside. I think you could make it a cross between Laptop Lane, a coffeeshop, a lounge, with a dash of Virgin's Clubhouse thrown in.
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