Dead center was a long table, surrounded by approximately twenty chairs, and, on the table, empty and half-empty cups, a few books, class logs, and some pamphlets.

NEWYORKER: Waiting

Despite the desirability of lie-flat beds, entertainment and fancy-meal service in business class, there are lots of empty seats to auction off.

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