I actually watched a local Japanese programme a month ago.
http://youtubeowaraitv.blog32.fc2.co...try-40585.html
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According to the above tv programme, that was exactly how they treated first class passengers in 1959.
http://www004.upp.so-net.ne.jp/nags-...storic/dc8.htm
They did mention how much the ticket was, and converted that into today's value.