Are the discount carriers better, part three

As “full service” carrier American Airlines is reducing legroom in coach, “discount” carrier JetBlue is increasing legroom in coach (the only service class it offers). Yet another reason why, for the infrequent traveler, the discount carriers offer more service than the mainline carriers do.

About Gary Leff

Gary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel - a topic he has covered since 2002. Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. More About Gary »

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