So aside from allowing people off the plane into the transit area of the airport and providing free beverages, the other solution would be to raise fares to cover the costs of beverages, better food and more leg room. When fares were regulated and were relatively higher than they are now, air travel was more comfortable. But more people can now afford to fly with lower fares and fewer services provided as part of the fare.

Some are paying $5,000 return to fly to Frankfurt and sit in the front and of course get much better service and more room than someone who is paying $1,200 in the back.

I do not see the current air travel model changing much. If you're miserable flying and doing that on a vacation, then consider alternative travel plans and enjoy friends and places closer to home.