The History and Economics of Airline Class Distinctions

Wendover Productions explains the history and economics of airline class distinctions, and predicts that "First Class" seats on planes will be disappearing in the future. Ticket prices for the different classes of seats vary greatly, but so does the amount of money each class generates for the airline, both in ticket price and price per square foot.

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