As airline passengers are increasingly ambushed by more and more hidden charges disguised as special services, Skyscanner asked what extras passengers really wouldn’t grudge forking out more cash for.
The poll revealed that 16 percent of Skyscanner users would happily pay extra to be seated in the captain’s cockpit alongside the pilots. Coming in very closely behind was “internet access” with 15 percent, “to be seated away from babies/young children” with 14 percent, and “extra legroom” with 13 percent of the vote.
Unfortunately for Skyscanner users, the chances of ever getting a seat in the cockpit are now highly unlikely. Security measures put in place after 9/11 mean that the cockpit is now completely off limits to everyone except crew.
The option to board up to five minutes before the plane leaves the gate won 10 percent of the vote, a seatback entertainment system received 9 percent, whilst a parachute garnered 7 percent. Other extras requested included fast-track check-in, a priority security queue, a cot for babies, and the option to buy magazines and newspapers.
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