February 27, 2009

How to Spot a Depression at 30,000 Feet

Throw out the economics books! Get rid of all the metrics! Forget what you've heard over the years about the Dirty Thirties and dustbowls and all that. This is 2009, and times are tough. How tough? Tough enough that Ryanair is considering charging passengers to use the loo. According to a report in The Globe and Mail , Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary thinks people should pay one British pound for a trip to the washroom, thus creating a new revenue stream. So many questions and concerns come to mind -- what of the passenger who boards without adequate change?

Now for the good news: this low-fare carrier tends to make short haul flights and they are known for very efficient landings!

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