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Sky-high pitch: The new ways airlines are upselling seats

RTÉ News

RTÉ News

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July 12, 2026

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Sky-high pitch: The new ways airlines are upselling seats

After decades of downsizing what passengers get, airlines are trying to get squeezed and stressed-out customers to buy back some comfort, writes Adam Maguire.

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