Airlines battle over elite A-list flyers and lie-flat seats are weapon of choice


Skift Take

It is a pitched battle among airlines for the "big spenders" on their New York-Los Angeles routes. The weapon du jour is lie-flat seats and relatively spacious accommodations near the front of the cabin.

Just as Asian and Middle Eastern airlines have built lucrative businesses serving executives and the wealthy, U.S. carriers have intensified competition for full-fare passengers who frequently travel