Deutsche Bahn Scrapping Popular Family Reservation Option, Yikes! 😮
Deutsche Bahn boosts seat reservation fees
Guess what, folks? Deutsche Bahn is shaking things up — again! 💣 The German railways giant is terminating the family reservation feature on long-distance trains, making seat reservations for families and groups pricier than before. 💸:
Instead of paying a fixed price of €10.40 for the family reservation, each family member will now have to cough up €5.50 for their own seat reservation. Yep, you read that right! The move will substantially increase costs for some families and groups by up to 165%. 🤑
Here's the deal, though. Children and young people under 15 will continue to travel free when accompanied by an adult. However, if you're a parent with kiddos, you'll have to book seat reservations for them too — at the (new) price of €5.50 each.
The railway's 🚃 decision comes despite the fact that families with kids are the ones that truly need those reserved seats. The ecological transport club (VCD) hit out at Deutsche Bahn, pointing out that "they are now effectively facing another price increase." The VCD chairwoman, Kerstin Haarmann, urged the railway to concentrate less on promotions and focus more on keeping ticket prices affordable for all. 💡
On a related note, Green politician Matthias Gastel slammed Deutsche Bahn's decision, calling it a "massive increase in hidden costs." According to Gastel, it's yet another example of poor value for money from DB long-distance ❎. He went on to say that DB continues to increase ticket prices, provide poor punctuality, and deter customers with worsening offers. 🤔
So there you have it! It seems like Deutsche Bahn is focused on squeezing every last cent from its customers. Are you ready to accept this latest price hike? Let us know in the comments below — and be sure to share your thoughts with your friends and followers! 💬
You can find more information on this topic here 👉 ntv.de, AFP
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The execution of Deutsche Bahn's new seat reservation policy may significantly impact families and groups, as they will now be required to pay for individual seat reservations instead of the previously fixed family rate. This change in policy could be seen as an industry-wide trend, where finance considerations might override customer needs, particularly in the transportation sector, and may even have implications for other businesses that cater to family travel.
