American Eagle to Test Soda Sales
Dec 13th, 2005 | By Jared BlankLet the nickel and diming begin: American Eagle, American Airlines’ regional affiliate, will begin charging $1 for sodas on flights out of Los Angeles. The move is a test to see whether people will pay $1 for a soda (duh). Sure, Ryanair can get away with this—after all, they’re offering a million free seats right now, but American Eagle isn’t a lowfare carrier. And this is where things are getting mixed up. As airlines are now charging for curbside check-in, pillows, soda, nuts, pretzels and whathaveyou, you’ll see free TV on Song. It’s a crazy world out there.