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Manu Joseph: The business class seat says a lot about inequality that people don’t always want to hear

The article thoroughly explores the symbiotic, yet profoundly unequal, relationship between business and economy class on flights. Business class's absurd value ultimately stems from economy's "misery" of its absence, creating a strong sense of relative impoverishment. This inherent inequality isn't fixed by mere coach improvements. While revenue-generating, business class also inflates economy ticket prices. The author sarcastically critiques "Marxists" flying business and ironically hails private jet billionaires as "saviours" for not competing. Ultimately, the piece exposes the complex interplay of status and economics in modern air travel.

LiveMint · Manu Joseph · May 3, 2026 at 6:53 AM

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