“Airlines don't make any money from them because they use up too much space for the amount of money they actually generate”

David Maloney · Australia Overnight · Mastering Frequent Flyer Points - David Moloney with Tony McManus - Mon 12 Oct, 2026

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claims that airlines make no money on first-class seats because they use too much space for the revenue they generate

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