To him the preferential rate provided for by territorial continuity, not to his musical instrument . This is the paradox denounced in a Facebook post by Mauro Palmas, a well-known Sardinian mandolist, who has seen the price of his air travel from Cagliari to Milan Linate skyrocket.
It all stems from the need to transport his instrument safely, a common need for those who carry out this type of profession. In these situations it is possible to book an additional seat , where the mandola can travel (in your case). An extra seat, identical to that of the owner of the instrument, if it weren't for the price: «For the extra-seat», Palmas recounts in the post, « Ita Airways does not grant the resident rate . Yes, I know, I've already argued since the instrument is owned by a resident, but that's the way it is and they decide».
Translated into figures: if for his "round trip" the cost is 170 euros, for that of his instrument it is close to 500, with a ticket of 489 euros. «Basically», adds the musician, « my instrument and I pay around 659 euros to go to Milan for work ». The complaint quickly went viral, immediately snatching many comments and shares from those who identified with Mauro Palmas' situation.
(Unioneonline/L.Ne.)