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People seem a little confused about this. So, things can be both cheaper and worse. Things being cheaper does not mean they are better. So has flying become re
by reillyse 4y ago
People seem a little confused about this. So, things can be both cheaper and worse. Things being cheaper does not mean they are better.
So has flying become relatively cheaper - yes.
Has it become worse - yes it has.
Also, it's not clear that deregulation made flying cheaper. It's quite possible that flying would have become cheaper anyway as all of the large upfront costs of setting up a flying network had been paid.
- scarface74 4y agoFlying is cheaper for those who don’t want to pay more. Flying is the same for people who are willing to pay more - or probably the same inflation adjusted that they would have paid before.
- reillyse 4y agoHere is an article on the prices, seems like prices for domestic travel have fallen somewhat (about 25%) since the 60s. That is comparing economy. So if you compare business now to economy then I think the price has probably increased dramatically. https://simpleflying.com/50-years-airfares/ https://simpleflying.com/50-years-airfares/
- scarface74 4y agoFrom everything I read, people don’t pay for business for the most part. Meaning when a business class seat is purchased, it’s usually a reimbursable seat paid for by a company (unless you travel on behalf of the “frugal” FAANG - ask me how I know). Other times, the seat is a free upgrade perk for people with status or the right card. Honest question though, what is “business class” these days? Delta has basic, main, comfort+ and first. I just started flying American so I haven’t paid any attention to it.