On 2/25/10 10:34 PM, Warren wrote:
On Feb 25, 9:44 am, Tom wrote:

At least they've been astute enough to not implement the fuel surcharge
with so many people out of work, losing their homes, on food stamps,
working only part time, or working jobs with no benefits, etc.

Tom,

It's highly unlikely that unemployed people on food stamps are going
to book a cruise at any price.

Warren

I disagree... with Walmart being the largest employer in the US and
almost everyone at Walmart considered underemployed based on their low
pay, mostly part time positions, and lack of benefits... and the same
going on in many other places, you're simply not going to fill your ship
with people who are still making the big bucks. People are out of work,
working less hours, or working part time, or at jobs making a lot less
than they did before, or even forced into early retirement with some
money but not a lot... but those people still want or need to get away
with their kids, and if the cruise lines give them an inexpensive
option, it's a way to fill the ships. The other option is to let the
ships sit idle, like new Lexus's in new car dealer parking lots...

--Tom