Australian carrier, Qantas Airways, will charge a fee to
economy-class passengers who book an exit row seat with extra leg
room on international flights.
The price will be an additional 80 to 160 Aussie dollars
depending on the length of the flight.
The charges will start next month with frequent flyers able to use
their points for the seats.
CEO Alan Joyce is seeking to cut costs and raise revenue to combat
a decline in international travel caused by the global
recession.
Premium seat sales, such as those in first and business class, have
plunged about 30 percent as companies force executives to fly
economy or stay at home.
--938Live