Many airlines now board their passengers according to the amount of money that they've paid for their ticket. America's already suffering from extreme polarization. Is it really a good idea to mess around with systems that further divide citizens into the haves and have-nots? Let's go find out.
About a year ago I travelled across America for the BBC. I visited Airports, Amusement parks, Highways and Community Colleges in order to understand how the priority queue is changing the American experience of waiting in line. A version of this piece aired on the BBC World Service, part of their “Real America” series produced in conjunction with PRX.
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