Posted on 04/14/2024 12:33:42 PM PDT by libh8er
Today, the interior of a commercial aircraft operated by a full-service network carrier like United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, or American Airlines looks very different from what it did thirty years ago. The economy cabin looks relatively the same, although technological upgrades like modern seatback televisions and in-seat power outlets may make the passenger experience somewhat more enjoyable. Across the board, however, the cabin's configuration is not that different.
Towards the front of the aircraft, however, is where things really get interesting and where a stark contrast can be seen between the present and the past. Prior to the turn of the millennium, aircraft were typically configured with three classes: first, business, and economy.
While the business class and economy cabins remain, first class is undoubtedly on its way out, with just a few carriers still operating a full business class cabin. However, a new cabin has emerged between the business and economy offering, with just a few more benefits compared to the main cabin: premium economy. In this article, we will look deeper at the fascinating correlation between premium economy's increasing popularity and first-class cabins' decline.
A key transformation
In first class cabins, passengers have for decades been able to access fully lie-flat seats, those which fully reclined to allow one to have as reminiscent of a slumber as they would down on the ground. These seats were only purchased by the highest-spending echelons of travelers, and business travelers were often relegated to the comfortable recliners made available in business class.
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For the same reason.
crammed in like sardines....still expensive....
Sorry, but the new Diversity Hire schemes scare the Hell out of me, I will stick with my 172.
What generally, is the price differential between economy and first class.
We never flew it, never even considered it as growing up we just never had the money for luxuries. We barely had enough for food, clothes, and paying the bills. (so much for white “privilege”)
First class is dying out because, I suspect, the only real people using it besides government officials were frequent business flyers getting upgrades from all their mileage. Most businesses outright refuse to cover first class travel and require business or less. So, whereas, first class used to be more popular because it targeted that business class, the new business class seating became the predominant seating class and... well just make more of that.
But then I used to fly on planes that served meals instead of a bag of chips and 1/3 can of coke.
I think it’s also due to that, for a 15 hour flight, it’s just not worth paying hundreds of dollars more to go to the same destination. Buy your meal before you go and occupy yourself on your computer or book while in flight.
U.S. airlines today are run mostly by former bean-counting CFOs who know d*ick about flying safety or customer satisfaction. Add in DEI nonsense, and we have TFOA* and flying public discontent. “Crash & Burn Airlines” is about to become a reality.
*Things Falling Off Aircraft
And FC would be 8 seats total. And maybe a total passenger capacity of 100-120.
The airlines are in part energy trading hedge funds with customers as an added inconvenience.
First class on US airlines is a joke.
It’s nice that folks are finally coming to their senses.
I only see the “oppressed” flying in first class. Usually shortly after January 31st when all those tax credits come back via advance Jackson Hewitt loans.
DEI scares me so we just drive now.
With the onset of improved online meetings, longer down times when flying, and increased cost; the number of employees that add enough value to support flying has declined. Perhaps predominately key people in sales.
Or, in other words, "have, since the beginning of the 21st Century" (Not counting the Pan Am and BOAC flying boats). The big differences between basic and premium economy are (in some instances) leg room and not paying for the first suitcase.
At least 5 times as much as coach, often more. Not generally within a middle class person’s budget.
Mostly filled with business travelers with a billion frequent flyer miles.
Because most airline travelers have NO class. The turd world has taken over western civilization.
Original site link:
https://simpleflying.com/popularity-premium-economy-airlines-abandon-first-class/
MSN makes no news.
-PJ
For domestic flights, first class is probably 2.5x more expensive than economy.
For example, flying economy on United from Houston to NYC/LaGuardia costs about $350+/- round trip, while first class on the same flight is about $900+/- depending on the day and time of travel.
Flying cross-country (e.g., LA to NYC) will obviously cost more.
-PJ
A dirty secret that the Tate brothers exposed is that passengers on corporate jets didn't have to show proof they took the Jim Jones Jab in order to enter different countries - that was only for the peasants.
Waiting for: “When the masks fall, swipe your credit card to start the flow of oxygen.”
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