James Fuhrman's letter ("Whining Solo Sailors," Cruise Travel, April 2004) makes perfect sense. However, he and all cruise lines have yet to learn a lesson that motels, hotels, and the performing arts--whether music, drama, or dance--have learned: Unsold rooms or tickets generate no revenue. It is better to sell a room or ticket at half price than leave it unsold. Last-minute/low-price sales benefit both the individual mad the company. There are many of us, seniors especially, who might be able to afford an occasional last-minute cruise if we could do so without the outrageous single supplement.

Why not a "last-minute sale/sail"? This could not only boost occupancy rates but also benefit employees--some tips are better than none.

Norm Kelley, Cumberland, MD

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