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But was your standard ticket decades ago, which had the 35" of legroom, three times as expensive? People who pay for the amenities are getting ripped.

It used to be that everyone paid a little more, but it was mostly a tolerable experience to fly. Now, <5% of the plane pays anywhere from 3-10x the economy fare to be comfortable and everyone else is packed like sardines.

This is like income inequality, but with planes.



> But was your standard ticket decades ago, which had the 35" of legroom, three times as expensive?

Yes, more than that, at least inflation-adjusted.




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