[manigandham]

747 has been continually updated but the all modern airliners still have the same fundamental design.

> "Also nobody should be sorry that elites have to sit on long overseas flights just like we do."

Anyone can fly as long as they can pay for the ticket. First-class passengers subsidize economy seats for most flights, and new tech generally starts with wealthier early-adopters before it becomes accessible for everyone.

By the way, if you live in the West then you're an "elite" compared to billions. Let's drop the classism.