Delta's Lounge Woes and the Upper Middle Class's Elite Overproduction Dilemma
Delta Air Lines is expanding and upgrading its premium lounges amidst overcrowding issues, which reflect a broader societal trend of elite overproduction where the proliferation of affluent individuals dilutes the exclusivity of luxury symbols like airport lounges, leading to dissatisfaction among the upper middle class. Despite efforts to improve the experience, the democratization of luxury has made these spaces less exclusive, highlighting societal tensions around status and success.