Travel Industry News
7 Air Travel Perks That Used To Be Free
Friday, 19, March 2010
If you're an experienced traveler, you've probably already noticed that air travel perks are few and far between, especially if you aren't a first or business-class traveler. In the heydays of airline travel (1940s-60s), flying was actually a glamorous experience because it was so new, expensive and exclusive. But even in more recent memory, flying was still a fast and relatively pleasant way to travel.Not so much anymore.
A whole new generation of air travellers is adjusting to new delays, discomforts and, despite the increased affordability of airline travel, the fact that travelers can now expect to get a whole lot less for that ticket price. Like, just a seat and possibly a few ounces of pretzels - if you're lucky. Flying used to have a few perks, but these have fallen by the wayside, much like the fashionably outfitted flight attendants and the free cocktails they once served up.
