[ajmurmann]

Up until 1978 there was a lot more than this in the US. This is where we see photos of carts that brought prime rib to passengers and people in suits toasting with champaign glasses and there was so much space in the aisle that you could pass by service carts. It was like that because airlines were extremely regulated and not allowed to compete on price. So they competed on what was included. The result was photos of "a more civilized time" but also that almost nobody could afford to fly.

[dzhiurgis]

I've probably paid more for a single beer than some of my flights.

Also business flights are kinda affordable if you really shop around.

[baq]

I’m not talking about steaks. I’m talking about basic human rights, like a glass of water and access to a restroom.