Air travel has never been more affordable and accessible. Formerly only available to the affluent and elite, the introduction of new technologies as well as flexible and budget pricing models have opened up stand air travel to anyone who wants to fly. Airlines have not slacked off on first class travel however, with many airlines offering very luxurious first class and business class features to those willing and able to pay for it. Steve and Ben take a look at the increasing affordability of air travel, how airlines are offering more impressive high-end seats and facilities, and have a look back to flights of yesteryear and how the affluent used to travel in the skies.

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