I expect this to negatively impact passenger-to-passenger relations. The sense of courtesy towards others that might have governed many situations where a reclining seat would make the person behind less comfortable or inconvenienced will turn to "I paid for it, so it's my right."
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Next they are going to charge you to unlock the tray table
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I'm glad capitalism keeps "innovating". Where would we be without capitalism?
I would be happier in a coffin in the cargo hold.
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@group_hug Disgusting practice by a disgusting company.
Next, the guy behind you can pay to block your seat. Final step is to start an auction to see who is willing to pay more to either recline or block my seat. Now the airline can make even more money!
Nash equilibrium: if nobody pays for them they’ll have to give those seats away for free.
By cooperating we all get better outcomes on average.
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"Taking inspiration from a particular tactic used in Roller Coaster Tycoon, WestJet will begin charging $30 to utilize the restroom on board."
they soon will be charging if you seat is not sat on for more than 1hr at a time./
Can't wait for them to remove armrests only to sell them back to you.
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