We've heard of rising fuel prices and airlines filing bankrupty. In addition, we've been hearing extra charges added to the prices of passenger plane tickets and on-board offers which used to be "standard" being taken off or being charged as extra.

In the end, it all means one thing for us, the passengers - We get less and/or we pay more.

IHT and the New York Times has reported that well, we may be getting even more surprises in the near future.

"The airlines have come up with a new answer to the old question: How many passengers can be squeezed into economy class? A lot more, it turns out, especially if an idea still in the early stage should come to pass: standing-room-only 'seats.'"

And while we were not looking, some carriers have even been adding a seat or two in coach. While some carriers are sending out numerous press releases of how even more luxurious and spacious business and first class seats are becoming, more seats are being added to coach class.

Hmmmm...