3mo ago

Why do we put up with this crap?

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This is the sort of weird back in the day post that doesn't make sense. Boomers not understanding house prices and minimum wage, that is true.
This plane ticket stuff is wrong. For about the same cost as a ticket back in the day you get way more. In 1955, a one way transatlantic flight was roughly £5k. That's $6.3k freedom dollars, one way. You can today buy a ticket on that type of route for half that price that includes a lie flat bed, amenities and pyjamas, 2 hot meals, unlimited snacks, unlimited drinks, lounge access on departure and arrival, priority check-in, boarding an ungodly amount of luggage, etc. And in the lounges you get free food cooked to order, free unlimited drinks, free second tier food like buffets, etc.
If you want to spend the equivalent money or a bit more, you could fly even better. You can have a private chef onboard making a meal for you anytime you want. You can take a shower in the sky. You can have a literal bedroom and attached private living room in a mini suite just for you. And that's flying commercial.
The other side of it is that now people can also buy a ticket for $25. Which would be completely unfathomable back when civil rights weren't a thing.
- In 1955, a one way transatlantic flight was roughly £5k.
  Is this already inflation adjusted or was it 5k 1955-pounds, because that would make the difference way more extreme
  
  I adjusted it for inflation already.
  
  Okay thanks!
- Came here to write something like that. 💯
- that includes a lie flat bed
  That entirely depends on how tall you are. Walking through those seats on my way to have my knees crammed into the seat in front of me in coach I realized that even in first class I'm too big for an airplane.
  Maybe there's a market for a big & tall airline.
  
  The old ones have seats with about 72in of lie flatness which is 6ft. But unless you sleep like a Victorian ghost, most people bend their knees or legs somehow. My friend that is 6ft4in has no issues and he's tall and wide.
  Most of the new ones are 76in to 82in. 6ft 10in is pretty generous. And if you need longer, there are first class seats which are full beds and you'd have no issue.
  I fly in a pod every few weeks for 12hr+ flights and it's very comfortable. I am hoping blimp travel makes a come back as I'd love to take the scenic way back with a full suite one day.
  
  I've got a california king bed and frequently wake up with my feet dangling over one end and my arms over the other. I really, really doubt I'd fit on an 82 inch bed that has no space around it. And that doesn't get into the constant light and noise and people on a plane which make it even harder for me to sleep, even if I could get comfortable.
  Though many people have made it clear to me that airplanes are not supposed to be comfortable or nice, just something to endure to get to where you're going.

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