Goodbye to First Class Seats on International Flights

First class seats on international flights may be a thing of the past, something that will only be a memory in a few short years. A few airlines have opted to get rid of first class altogether in order to offer more business-class seats. This decision will definitely boost airlines profits, which have been historically low and in the headlines recently. Airlines are riddled with expenses from top to bottom, from aircraft dispatchers and pilots’ wages to the baggage handlers, there are a lot of costs associated in the overall price of airline tickets.

The new direction is said to be an important decision for a number of reasons. International flights will be able to carry more passengers, which in the grand scheme of air travel is definitely the point, and it should also decrease air rage. According to some studies, passengers who have to pass through first class to get to their seats are much more likely to experience air rage. A happier traveling experience for all is definitely a benefit in the eyes of all passengers, aircraft dispatchers, and even those who typically purchase first class seats on international flights.

The overly lavish seats might not even be missed by much; some airline experts say that there are no major differences between first class seats and business class, except maybe the price. First class has a little more leg room and a bigger media screen, but that is about it. Both cabins still get warm breakfast and a spacious environment.

The airline industry is implementing a lot of various changes as a whole, a lot of which comes directly from cheaper airlines performing better than most major airlines. One thing is for certain, they will still need aircraft dispatchers, so airline prices will not drop below a standard operating rate that ensures that all crew is paid for.

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