From upgrades to upsells

Published June 14, 2026 5:30am ET



In the old days — we’re talking about the 2010s here — when you boarded a plane, and glanced with envy or disdain at the passengers sinking into their plush First-Class seats, you were looking at an assembly of road warriors.

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