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saspa 11/04/18 1:07:48 PM #1: |
As in "I'm flying coach" vs "I'm flying first class"
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YonicBoom 11/04/18 1:14:40 PM #2: |
It's derived from horse-drawn carriage terminology.
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YellowSUV 11/04/18 1:15:18 PM #3: |
"Put me in coach!"
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averagejoel 11/04/18 1:22:39 PM #4: |
in canada some of us call it "cattle class"
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tennisdude818 11/04/18 1:24:59 PM #5: |
I assume that it was originally called coach, and airlines tried to change the name to something that sounds better.
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RoboLaserGandhi 11/04/18 1:25:07 PM #6: |
I don't know the etymological reason for it but it certainly sounds better than "economy class". That sounds like a politically correct euphemism and it's always better to use an alternative to those when you have the option.
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TheOlJollyRoger 11/04/18 1:27:20 PM #7: |
Clearly because the lower caste isnt as intellectually refined and educationally sophisticated and thusly they need to be coached into sitting into their seats and putting on seatbelts.
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ThyCorndog 11/04/18 1:28:20 PM #8: |
TheOlJollyRoger posted...
Clearly because the lower caste isnt as intellectually refined and educationally sophisticated and thusly they need to be coached into sitting into their seats and putting on seatbelts. mmm yes. I do say. quite! --- ... Copied to Clipboard!
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rikasa 11/04/18 1:31:43 PM #9: |
According to some, economy refers to the seat or purchase restriction while coach is the actual cabin or area of the plane.
Coach was ordinarily an illustrious seat class for the rich travelling in wagons or trains back in the 15th to 17th centuries. Coach now refers to a lower air travel class whenever theres a higher premium, economy class offered in long-haul trips. --- you are not alone ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Sphyx 11/06/18 2:03:05 AM #10: |
"Put me back in the team, Economy, i KNOW i got the hunger to take us to the playoffs!"
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