Pan Am’s legacy as “America’s airline to the world” in the 1970s contrasted with the current perception of foreign travel as a luxury reserved for the wealthy. A survey revealed that 58% of Americans across generations consider an annual foreign vacation a marker of upper-class status. Despite the decreased costs of international flights since Pan Am’s era, other expenses like accommodation have risen significantly, contributing to the belief that foreign travel is financially out of reach for many Americans who view it as a luxury amidst a vast array of domestic destinations.
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