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Flying first class is getting cheaper — if you don’t mind giving up some perks
First class travel is becoming more affordable if passengers do not mind giving up certain perks. This trend is driven by airlines establishing multiple tiers for their most premium seats, which has resulted in the introduction of 'Basic first class.'
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