Comment by scottyah

Yes, they've always had a model of "people in the know" being subsidized by others.

Didn't pre-print out your ticket? 100 euro fine. Your bag is too large at the gate? Same thing.

It's the airline of Compound Interest- "He who understands it, earns it... he who doesn't... pays it"

An airline that isn't purely catered to the rich, but to those who are intelligent, knowledgeable, and don't mind the lack of frills. It's like an airline crafted for grad students.