It seems more and more anilines are trying to make up for lost revenue by hawking their wares to their captive audiences. I hope this trend is one that is carried out as unobtrusively as possible. After all, who would like to be wedged in the middle seat in coach and being pestered to buy some discount cologne? I think I’ll invent a no soliciting sign that can be attached directly overhead to let the attendants know that I wouldn’t care to be disturbed for their sales presentations. Now I know it’s not their faults, but lets just hope they can carry this off in a fashion similar to SkyMall where I’m not obliged to listen to a speech about a five dollar bag of Doritos or a time share in Las Vegas.

Having spread sunshine about the possibilities I think airlines can carry this off if they do it right.
I just read a story of Skybus airlines passengers who flew for $10 but spent 10 times that in buying gifts on their way to see their grandchildren. This can be a win win situation for airlines and passengers to get great discounts on products and services if they desire.

Lets just hope the skies don’t become the new showroom for used car salesmen.

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