According to consumer advocates, passengers in the back of the plane are effectively subsidising new luxuries offered to first-class passengers, which leads to giving up personal space and accepting more restrictive terms on their ‘cheaper’ tickets. Basically, economy class passengers will pay for the amenities provided to first-class travellers without being able to enjoy any of them. And what is more, for the economy class, air carriers have added new restrictions to their tickets, which make them almost completely non-refundable. Here are top 5 perks for first class airline passengers which would lead to suffering of the economy travellers.
1. Airlines will offer chauffeur driven cars to help their premier travellers to connect them directly to the airport. Airlines use Mercedes Benz and Porsches to transport their ‘best’ passengers.
2. They will create their own entrance at major airports and private lounges for their most prized passengers, where they will be offered free snacks and drinks, Fortune reports.
3. According to Karen Walker, the editor-in-chief of Air Transport World, airlines would offer onboard butlers and nannies in the front of the plane, who will look after the passenger’s comfort.
4. Certain aviation companies, in the future, would provide their frequent first-class flyers an upgrade to their private jets.
5. There would be ‘no waiting’ for the elite travelers. Airlines will work even harder to minimise their wait times and will bypass everyone. They will go from their car to the gate in 15 minutes for international flights.