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I tried to purchase a Pandora One annual membership today through my iPhone. Every attempt was thwarted because I was repeatedly sent to the Pandora iPhone app and encouraged to sign up for the $3.99 monthly subscription through the App Store.
If I chose this route I would end up paying $47.88 before taxes every year and Pandora would only be receiving $33.52 after Apple’s 70/30 split. Now if they allowed me to buy a one year pass they would make all of the $36 fee. I understand their are rules to playing in Apple’s App Store, but to make it difficult for even the most enthusiastic of users to buy your product seems counterintuitive.
I’m glad Pandora made a profit during their most recent quarter, but if this is their best revenue generating model going forward they are going to be in trouble.
If you thought Southwest had a sense of humor, you should try Kulula. It’s a low cost airline in South Africa.
Here’s a selection of Kulula Airways announcements…
“There may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but there are only 4 ways out of this airplane.”
“Thank you for flying Kulula. We hope you enjoyed giving us the business as much as we enjoyed taking you for a ride.”
“Please take care when opening the overhead compartments because, after a landing like that, sure as hell everything has shifted.”
“To operate your seat belt, insert the metal tab into the buckle, and pull tight. It works just like every other seat belt; and, if you don’t know how to operate one, you probably shouldn’t be out in public unsupervised.”
“In the event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure, masks will descend from the ceiling. Stop screaming, grab the mask, and pull it over your face. If you have a small child travelling with you, secure your own mask before assisting with theirs. If you are traveling with more than one small child, pick your favorite.”
“Your seats cushions can be used for flotation; and in the event of an emergency water landing, please paddle to shore and take them with our compliments.”
[From the pilot:] “Kulula Airlines is pleased to announce that we have some of the best flight attendants in the industry. Unfortunately, none of them are on this flight.”
[After a hard landing:] “Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to The Mother City. Please remain in your seats with your seat belts fastened while the Captain taxis what’s left of our airplane to the gate!”
“We’d like to thank you folks for flying with us today. And, the next time you get the insane urge to go blasting through the skies in a pressurized metal tube, we hope you’ll think of Kulula Airways.”[Note: on Kulula flights there is no assigned seating.] “People, people! We’re not picking out furniture here. Find a seat and get in it!”
[On a flight with some very “senior” flight attendants.] “Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve reached cruising altitude and will be turning down the cabin lights. This is for your comfort and to enhance the appearance of your flight attendants.”
