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The invention of economy class on airlines
00:00 - 02:26 (02:26)
In this episode, the hosts discuss how the emergence of jet age led to the invention of economy class on airlines, also known as austerity class, and how airlines tried to make it more appealing to passengers by creating in-flight meals like open-faced Scandinavian sandwiches.
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In 1958, airlines discovered that jet travel was too expensive for most people and as a result had to invent economy class, initially called austerity class.
00:00 - 02:26 (02:26)
Aviation
Summary
In 1958, airlines discovered that jet travel was too expensive for most people and as a result had to invent economy class, initially called austerity class. Samuel S. A. S., a Scandinavian airline company, was one of the first to serve food on flights, including open-faced Scandinavian-style sandwiches with ox tongue and asparagus.