Comments on: Who Here Prefers Non-Stop Flights? http://accidentaltechnologist.com/user-experience/who-here-prefers-non-stop-flights/ Musings about Technology, Software Design and Development Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:23:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Delonghi http://accidentaltechnologist.com/user-experience/who-here-prefers-non-stop-flights/#comment-959 Delonghi Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:10:36 +0000 http://localhost/~rbazinet/?p=382#comment-959 <p>Many inexperienced travelers/users may not notice that checkbox </p> Many inexperienced travelers/users may not notice that checkbox

]]> By: Delonghi http://accidentaltechnologist.com/user-experience/who-here-prefers-non-stop-flights/#comment-1595 Delonghi Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:10:00 +0000 http://localhost/~rbazinet/?p=382#comment-1595 Many inexperienced travelers/users may not notice that checkbox Many inexperienced travelers/users may not notice that checkbox

]]> By: Kim Knepper http://accidentaltechnologist.com/user-experience/who-here-prefers-non-stop-flights/#comment-958 Kim Knepper Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:17:51 +0000 http://localhost/~rbazinet/?p=382#comment-958 <p>giving demand, non-stop/direct flights will usually be more expensive than multiple-stop trips. that said, perhaps by leaving the box unchecked the "find flights" search function will return more flight options, thus a greater chance the visitor finds one that fits into his price range and schedule.</p> <p>i also know some people (my mom!) who prefer multiple stops to break up extended flights greater than 3 hours, but i reckon she's in the minority of those who flat-out fear flying.</p> giving demand, non-stop/direct flights will usually be more expensive than multiple-stop trips. that said, perhaps by leaving the box unchecked the "find flights" search function will return more flight options, thus a greater chance the visitor finds one that fits into his price range and schedule.

i also know some people (my mom!) who prefer multiple stops to break up extended flights greater than 3 hours, but i reckon she’s in the minority of those who flat-out fear flying.

]]> By: Kim Knepper http://accidentaltechnologist.com/user-experience/who-here-prefers-non-stop-flights/#comment-1594 Kim Knepper Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:17:00 +0000 http://localhost/~rbazinet/?p=382#comment-1594 giving demand, non-stop/direct flights will usually be more expensive than multiple-stop trips. that said, perhaps by leaving the box unchecked the "find flights" search function will return more flight options, thus a greater chance the visitor finds one that fits into his price range and schedule. i also know some people (my mom!) who prefer multiple stops to break up extended flights greater than 3 hours, but i reckon she's in the minority of those who flat-out fear flying. giving demand, non-stop/direct flights will usually be more expensive than multiple-stop trips. that said, perhaps by leaving the box unchecked the "find flights" search function will return more flight options, thus a greater chance the visitor finds one that fits into his price range and schedule.
i also know some people (my mom!) who prefer multiple stops to break up extended flights greater than 3 hours, but i reckon she’s in the minority of those who flat-out fear flying.

]]> By: Rob Bazinet http://accidentaltechnologist.com/user-experience/who-here-prefers-non-stop-flights/#comment-957 Rob Bazinet Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:50:27 +0000 http://localhost/~rbazinet/?p=382#comment-957 <p>@Calvin - you could indeed by correct, not sure how Orbitz makes money but more stops may be more money.</p> @Calvin – you could indeed by correct, not sure how Orbitz makes money but more stops may be more money.

]]> By: Rob Bazinet http://accidentaltechnologist.com/user-experience/who-here-prefers-non-stop-flights/#comment-1593 Rob Bazinet Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:50:00 +0000 http://localhost/~rbazinet/?p=382#comment-1593 @Calvin - you could indeed by correct, not sure how Orbitz makes money but more stops may be more money. @Calvin – you could indeed by correct, not sure how Orbitz makes money but more stops may be more money.

]]> By: Calvin http://accidentaltechnologist.com/user-experience/who-here-prefers-non-stop-flights/#comment-956 Calvin Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:30:20 +0000 http://localhost/~rbazinet/?p=382#comment-956 <p>As an (ex) programmer who has moved into the sales and marketing field, one possible reason is that the programmers did it on instructions from the top. It's possible that the Orbitz makes more money from flights with multiple stops. Since many inexperienced travelers/users may not notice that checkbox ...</p> As an (ex) programmer who has moved into the sales and marketing field, one possible reason is that the programmers did it on instructions from the top. It’s possible that the Orbitz makes more money from flights with multiple stops. Since many inexperienced travelers/users may not notice that checkbox …

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