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Despite economy, airlines up the ante with extravagant extras

Implications - Economic uncertainty may be causing most strategies to become more conservative, but indulgence-loving consumers remain. Recognizing this, some airlines are transforming their high-class cabins to include extremely extravagant services. And if a carrier can maintain low prices at the economy level as well, it may well be able to secure upper-class and budget-conscious travelers.

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Date Range: Dec 09 - Sep 10

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Consumer Insight Topics: World Luxury

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