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Airlines boost elite perks for 'silver spoon' travelers

Airlines boost elite perks for 'silver spoon' travelers

Update: 2025-11-27
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Air carriers around the world are expanding premium seats and luxury cabins for big spenders. The World’s Host Marco Werman speaks with travel industry analyst Henry Harteveldt of the San Francisco-based Atmosphere Research Group about new offerings — like showers and double beds — for passengers willing to pay top dollar for seats on commercial flights.

This story originally aired on Aug. 12, 2025.

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Airlines boost elite perks for 'silver spoon' travelers

Airlines boost elite perks for 'silver spoon' travelers

Joyce Hackel