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No Frills Airline: 1970s Sitcom Predicts The Future Of Air Travel
Do you think economy class passengers deserve better treatment? Apparently, they also did in the 1970s. This 10 minute clip from the Carol Burnett Show pokes fun at the differences between the ambiance of business class/first class and economy, also known as the "No Frills Section." While outlandish – hopefully you've never been kicked by a stewardess for putting your feet on the floor, had to use a rope as a seat belt or been forced to exit the plane midair – it does have some relevance. And, as Boarding Area points out, the show even anticipated all the extra charges fliers incur. While the video is a little long, it's definitely worth a look for a good laugh.












Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
BTDT Apr 28th 2012 9:49AM
That was a great TV show.
Terry Apr 28th 2012 3:48PM
You're absolutely right, it certainly was!!! But it was NOT a sitcom, as the story title says.
The Carol Burnett Show was a VARIETY show, and probably the best of all time!
Yon Apr 28th 2012 1:17PM
A Chinese airline has ordered a gaggle of Airbus liners with poles instead of seats. The passengers travel standing up. You can pack 3 times as many bodies that way. Profit!
Rex Spence Apr 28th 2012 9:23PM
OMG IT'S STILL FUNNY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS!!!!!!!