Thats a fair point. I just flew to Europe for <$600 on a direct flight. Pretty s...

standyro on April 16, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: Why does a plastic-wrapped turkey sandwich cost $1...

Thats a fair point. I just flew to Europe for <$600 on a direct flight. Pretty sure that wasn’t even possible in the 90s, adjusted for inflation. Prices are definitely lower and more competitive. The experience has gotten somewhat worse though, unless you go through all the annoying hoops of TSA Pre/Global Entry/credit cards with Airport lounges etc etc

boring_twenties on April 18, 2023 [–]

My first ever trip that I paid for myself was a round trip from NYC to Amsterdam in 2001, and I remember exactly how much I paid: $420