Why is the pace of first-class flight travel less frequent?

International companies are renowned for their excellent first-class class, which attracts those interested in luxury air transportation, which includes more distinctive services and higher cost, but a report published by "L & # 39; economist"He asked how low the demand for travel was.

The void in many first-class seats of some planes indicates that something is wrong, and this is in the absence of some famous companies of the fair of tourism in Berlin this month.

Sudden drop

– Many might be surprised by the lower demand for flights during the first flight even though they are characterized by many leisure activities associated with a sharp increase in the number of rich.

– Forbes estimates that the number of billionaires in the world has doubled to more than 2,100 over the past two decades as demand for luxury travel has rebounded.

– Although the number of luxury hotels in Asia is expected to increase 168% over the next decade along with the number of wealthy, analysts predict that this category will spark little interest in the # All of which will negatively affect first class travel. Many companies offered seats to varying degrees and only had twenty seats.

– Many international companies have become completely redundant and their seats have dropped sharply compared to other companies, including Emirates Airlines and Singapore Airlines.

– After the Second World War, commercial aviation had only one degree: the economy class in the fifties of the last century, then the business class in the 70s, then a special economic diploma to close the gap between the business class and the lowest.

Concern in the industry

– Many airline officials have expressed concern over the decline in demand for first-class aircraft, but some believe that it is these companies that are behind their creation, as they launch short flights to attract passengers at the lowest cost.

– On short trips, the first class seems almost empty, while on long journeys, some prefer to travel in a class with distinct and comfortable possibilities.

– If the traveler sleeps comfortably and comfortably on the flight, he can save the hotel after a day of work and long journeys, and BP has introduced 2,000 seats with business class beds and air conditioning. other companies followed.

– The behavioral change of wealthy financiers has also reduced the demand for first-class travel despite the growth of billionaires over the last 10 years in China, India and the United States.

– However, many businessmen prefer to travel with their families to more economical middle classes. Companies that still offer first class seats have two reasons: first, as a catalyst for loyal travelers and secondly for advertising and promotion.

– One of the analysts believes that among the many announcements that characterize an airline from another company, travelers think that an economic degree at Emirates, for example, would be more of the same luxury than any other airline. Another company, and this type of creative marketing.

Threats of another kind

– Nevertheless, some wealthy people prefer to travel in first class than in business class for the main reason that is "privacy", celebrities, for example, do not want to disturb passengers.

– Another reason for preference is flexibility, as travelers of this type want to sleep and eat the food of their choice, not just a staff table.

– Some businessmen may prefer to travel by private jet – at a relatively low price compared to the past – rather than waiting for a scheduled flight at a given time, which is a threat to the first degree and also considers private plane sharing service – similar to "Ober" service.

– The growing demand for private jets is good news for busy business people attending meetings, for example, but this is bad news for the environment as carbon emissions from these flights increase more often that economy class flights or business, said observers.

– Some startups such as Boom, backed by major airlines, are turning to the production of supersonic devices to attract high-end celebrities in high-speed travel.

– Another trend for airlines is the switch to smaller aircraft, as evidenced by the announcement made in February by Airbus to discontinue production of its A380s starting in 2021.