Originally Posted by
Gig103
I disagree on the business model because there are plenty of diamonds getting complimentary upgrades to First Class although it is certainly route dependent. Is it 50%? Probably not, but business travel is still down, and I feel that is where much of the F cabin comes from.
I think the capacity comment is in relation to the aircraft not just first class. And even if not upgrades to first allows more seats in the back.