Australian carrier, Qantas Airways, will charge a fee to economy-class passengers who book an exit row seat with extra leg room on international flights.
The price will be an additional 80 to 160 Aussie dollars depending on the length of the flight.
The charges will start next month with frequent flyers able to use their points for the seats.
CEO Alan Joyce is seeking to cut costs and raise revenue to combat a
decline in international travel caused by the global recession.
Premium seat sales, such as those in first and business class, have
plunged about 30 percent as companies force executives to fly economy
or stay at home.
--938Live