# Economy Comfort on The No Agenda Show

Economy Comfort comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2013 to November 2014.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** January 2013 – November 2014
- **Related topics:** [Delta Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [Klm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klm.md), [Amsterdam Airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam-airport.md), [Baggage Fees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baggage-fees.md), [Countdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/countdown.md), [Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media.md), [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [Photo Shoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photo-shoot.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### Veronica Magazine, Dutch Media Reunion Photo Shoot

- **Episode:** [672: Taboose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-23
- **Time:** 29:52–33:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose/chapter/veronica-magazine-dutch-media-reunion-photo-shoot.md

Veronica Magazine, a major Dutch lifestyle publication, invited Adam Curry to participate in a reunion photo shoot for former hosts of the show Countdown. The negotiation involved the magazine's reluctance to pay for premium airfare, eventually settling on "Economy Comfort" for the international flight.

Keywords: veronica magazine, [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [countdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/countdown.md), [economy comfort](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy-comfort.md), [photo shoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photo-shoot.md), [media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media.md)

### Airline Overbooking, Delta Economy Comfort Upgrades

- **Episode:** [651: Plague Grenade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/651-plague-grenade.md)
- **Published:** 2014-09-11
- **Time:** 29:21–31:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/651-plague-grenade/chapter/airline-overbooking-delta-economy-comfort-upgrades.md

Curry shares an anecdote about a Delta flight where the booking system showed the plane was full, yet many "Economy Comfort" seats remained empty. He describes a confusing interaction with flight attendants who offered him an upgrade but lacked the administrative tools to actually charge him for it.

Keywords: [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [economy comfort](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy-comfort.md), flight upgrades, airline bureaucracy

### Airline Electronics Policies and Coach Travel Economics

- **Episode:** [566: Bots & Girls!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/566-bots-girls.md)
- **Published:** 2013-11-17
- **Time:** 4:42–7:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/566-bots-girls/chapter/airline-electronics-policies-and-coach-travel-economics.md

Airlines have begun allowing the use of electronic devices in flight mode during all phases of travel. The experience of flying coach on Delta and KLM is contrasted with the high cost of international business class tickets, which can reach $3,500 per person. The value of "economy comfort" seating, providing an additional two inches of legroom, is noted as a necessary upgrade for tall travelers.

Keywords: [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [klm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klm.md), electronic devices, flight mode, airfare, [economy comfort](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy-comfort.md)

### Airline Baggage Fees, KLM Ivory Status Downgrade

- **Episode:** [478: Cranks and Firebrands](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/478-cranks-and-firebrands.md)
- **Published:** 2013-01-13
- **Time:** 2:59–5:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/478-cranks-and-firebrands/chapter/airline-baggage-fees-klm-ivory-status-downgrade.md

Travelers experienced unexpected baggage fees at the Amsterdam airport despite having previously flown with multiple bags without issue. The airline, KLM, charged 150 euros for extra bags, citing a downgrade in loyalty status from gold to "ivory." The discussion highlights the significant revenue airlines generate through baggage fees, estimated at $3 billion in the United States.

Keywords: [klm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klm.md), [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [baggage fees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baggage-fees.md), [amsterdam airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam-airport.md), ivory status, [economy comfort](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy-comfort.md)

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