• TrickDacy@lemmy.world
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    9 hours ago

    My entire issue with flying is not it taking a few hours. It’s that airlines make it as shitty as they can. They really go all out in that way.

    • tempest@lemmy.ca
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      9 hours ago

      Flying does suck.

      They do pack people like sardines but I don’t think the airline industry is making big margins. If they didn’t treat you like shit there is a possibility that you might be priced out entirely.

      You can always pay to be one of the pod people.

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        4 hours ago

        Before the 2010s, airlines upgraded people if all first class seats aren’t filled. Today they give you an option to pay the difference between an economy seat and first class, which I’ve never heard of someone choosing.

        It doesn’t have to be that bad, I have 2 short flights on Air China today, both come with a meal, carryon, 1 checked bag (sometimes 2 if the cargo space isn’t sold out).