The class war is widening on airplanes

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The class war is widening on airplanes

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2014 Sep 18, 6:37am 25,379 views 82 comments

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http://www.economist.com/news/business/21618881-distance-between-back-and-front-plane-will-keep-widening-piketty-airways?fsrc=nlw|hig|18-09-2014|5356c841899249e1ccbce3f3|

Miami and Paris, after one annexed the sliver of territory they shared by reclining his seat. It was one of three such incidents within a fortnight which led to planes being diverted. Nowadays those at the cheap end of the plane barely have room to open their copies of Thomas Pikettys recent book lamenting a new age of inequality. Yet airlines think there is further scope for cramming more bodies into economy, and that passengers, for all their moans, will tolerate this in exchange for cheap fares. Meanwhile, business class keeps on getting comfier.

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Strategist 2014 Sep 19, 8:35am

sbh says

"Was it worth it for a few hours of comfort? You could buy an iphone with that, you know. Better value for money."

I wouldn't own an iphone if you begged me. Along with its attendant costs it's about the least needed thing I could imagine. Until there's an app to translate the Captain's drivel it's no more than a paperweight.

It's worth it's weight in gold.
By the way, anyone who wants an iphone should get it from Costco. $20.00 off and the tax is based on what you pay, $199 or $299, not the full value of the phone $699. Walmart is similar too. No lines at Costco - we got 2 this morning.

Vicente 2014 Sep 19, 2:20pm

CaptainShuddup says

It's more elitist exceptionalism we tolerate in this country.

Why do you hate capitalism? Go back to Cuba!

Tenpoundbass 2014 Sep 20, 2:16am

This is first class travel!

http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/15/travel/first-class-offerings/index.html?hpt=hp_c4

Having legroom is just the humane thing to do. Not the economical thing to do.

Peter P 2014 Sep 20, 3:03am

Captain, I thought you were a friend of the free market.

What do you expect businesses to do? There is demand for high-end products and they answered. The people want lower fare. That was granted too.

Just pay for an upgrade.

The rich serves as an inspiration. In this free country, you can get rich too.

Peter P 2014 Sep 20, 3:16am

We conservatives must go beyond condescending on poor people. We must recognize that we are poor people ourselves. The only way to escape this condition is to get richer.

Strategist 2014 Sep 20, 3:34am

CaptainShuddup says

This is first class travel!

http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/15/travel/first-class-offerings/index.html?hpt=hp_c4

Having legroom is just the humane thing to do. Not the economical thing to do.

Hey, Etihad comes with a chauffer - On a plane? LOL.

"Clocking in at around $40,000 for a round-trip flight, Etihad's three-bedroom suites come with a butler, concierge, chauffeur and private chef."

Peter P 2014 Sep 20, 3:39am

I don't know, $40000 is much cheaper than a chartered flight between ME and London. It is much roomier too.

Remember, first class must compete with private jets.

Strategist 2014 Sep 20, 3:46am

Peter P says

I don't know, $40000 is much cheaper than a chartered flight between ME and London. It is much roomier too.

Remember, first class must compete with private jets.

Is it worth it for a few hours of flight time? If I became a billionaire I would still fly economy.

Peter P 2014 Sep 20, 6:37am

It's worth it when you can fly directly from your small town home to 4 small town business destinations in Europe and be back in time for the weekend with your family.

Vicente 2014 Sep 20, 7:10am

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