Subnostr

almost everyone? lets see some stats.

30% of Americans live on food stamps and another 30% don't know where their next rent payment is coming from and are drowning in debt.

I mostly fly with various european airlines to visit family or for work.

I flew with American Airlines for my first time a few years ago and was horrified by the ill-mannered flight attendants, literally bimbos who weren't even good looking acting like children for attention.

Dakota 2y ago

It’s pretty self evident, I thought, but sure I’ll look something up. You are right after all, the burden of evidence is on me for making a claim.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/history-of-flight-costs

Found this on my first google result, I’m sure there are more.

“According to a study by Compass Lexecon, commissioned by Airlines for America, the average flight from L.A. to Boston in 1941 was worth $4,539.24 per person in today’s money, and it would have taken 15 hours and 15 minutes with 12 stops along the way. By comparison, a nonstop flight in 2015 would cost $480.89 and take only six hours.”

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cryptowolf 2y ago

The point of my response was that you would be surprised at how many Americans cannot afford $480.89 these days.

Back then things were produced in America and people had jobs.

Dakota 2y ago

I get what you’re saying. But, the point of my comment is that a lot more people can afford a $480 ticket than a $4500 ticket. A lot more.