Of course, every seat on an airplane back in the 'glamour days' cost probably more (adjusted for inflation/wages) than a business class ticket costs today. The

Of course, every seat on an airplane back in the 'glamour days' cost probably more (adjusted for inflation/wages) than a business class ticket costs today. The experience on many airlines (internationally at least) is just as glamorous or even more so if you pay a similar amount! What actually happened is that a much cheaper, bare-bones product made flying available to much more of the population.