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The issue here is that they're cutting away from what was actually the standard before in order to create something "premium". What used to be "economy" is now
by around_here 8y ago
The issue here is that they're cutting away from what was actually the standard before in order to create something "premium". What used to be "economy" is now "premium economy" with a price hike, and now "economy" is something that was made deliberately worse.
- Zanni 8y agoThat's an issue, true. And it's a frustrating state of affairs. But it's not in keeping with the theme of the article. I think the author is hinting at the idea that "premium" economy is an oxymoron, like jumbo shrimp, and that people who pay for it are being suckered into paying for pseudo-prestige because of the "premium" label. But unlike the other examples they cite, premium economy is actually better.
- around_here 8y agoI mean, not really? When is the last time you ever gave a shit about "premium" beer? That's literally on every beer out there.