We live in an age of decreasing value for money. It’s inevitable: The drive of all business is efficiency – bigger profits, fewer expenses, and more dividends. In an industry like commercial flight, the slow reduction in choices caused by mergers and bankruptcies have lefts travellers in a miserable position: They must fly because the pace of modern life demands it, and the airlines know this. Therefore the seats can get smaller, meals can cease to be complimentary, and every other aspect – like bringing a second piece of luggage – can stop being free and become an expense. Add…