Airlines Are Betting Big on Premium Seats, Retrofitting Planes to Accommodate More Big-Ticket Passengers

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Airlines Are Betting Big on Premium Seats, Retrofitting Planes to Accommodate More Big-Ticket Passengers
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Buckle up for a premium experience. Airlines are banking on the popularity of premium seating by retrofitting planes to provide more big-ticket options. ✈️

) than there was at the beginning of 2019. By 2026, that’ll skyrocket to 75 percent more, with 53 premium seats per flight, theMeanwhile, American Airlines is planning to add 45 percent more premium-economy and business-class seating on long-haul flights by 2026. And compared with before the pandemic,The New York Times

. In some cases, economy seats and business-class seats are removed to make space for more premium-economy options, and vice versa, with premium economy taken away to add business-class offerings.that airlines see these changes as good for their pocketbooks. While retrofits mean that planes need to be taken out of duty while changes are made, more premium seating ideally leads to more revenue per flight.

And travelers have proved willing to pay the price for a comfier and more luxe flying experience. After months or years of not traveling during the pandemic, many people have vacation money stashed away that allows them to afford the extra cost. And businessSo more people should get ready to sit back, relax, and enjoy the glass of

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