Delta's new plane with whopping 44 first-class seats set for takeoff - The Points Guy
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So they realize the only people that can still afford to fly are the rich so why bother making seats for anyone else. You will pay and you will like it.
Really rich people either own or chart private jets.
Airlines make the most money off of frequent travelers and credit cards. Back when I was traveling all the time, I hit the top level of on their travel program, 99% of the time I was in first class.
Expanding the first class means that they are trying to service this group of people. This is where they make their money. It is dominated by business travelers who fly every week or so. They often spend $30,000 or more every year on flights. I