You say that, but flying economy was much better back then. Less fights, more legroom. You've got to fly business today to get close.
replyAnd most families only had a single car prior to 1980.
replyWhat's your point?
Did airlines get cheaper due to deregulation or because technology and engineering made operating them cheaper?
Or as simple as incomes crept up and airlines reduced some amenities - both allowing for increased ridership which helped to reduce per head costs.
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