This question recently appeared in IELTS Writing Task 2 

Question asked in IELTS Writing Task 2:

“Nowadays airlines provide more benefits to the rich, often achieving this by reducing areas used by the economy class to provide more comfort to the first class passengers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Give your own opinion.”

Sample Answer given for the question asked in IELTS Writing Task 2:

Discrimination has been observed when it comes to delivering facilities to the common air travelers and to those of the elite class passengers. This is done by diminishing the sitting area of economy class. I agree to a large extend that that the air-carriers are making first class travel more comfortable to earn huge profits. According to my point of view, this selfish act of embellishing the business class cabins at the cost of general class seats should be curbed and some strict legislation should be passed against this unfair practice.

Firstly, the low cost seating is being made narrower and closer. This is largely because by this arrangement, the elite passengers sitting place could be made more spacious and luxurious. Moreover, the jammed pack chairs make the travel of not so elite unpleasant. For instance, a survey done by Trip Adviser, on economy class travel showed that the maximum travelers felt that the seats were less comfortable. Consequently, reducing the legroom in economy class could bring more monetary benefits to airlines.

Secondly, all carriers are competing with one another by surging their premium class amenities. This would attract the affluent class towards that particular airlines.  For example Air France unveiled its new thirty-two square feet premium luxury suites, on board chefs and butlers, costing over ten thousand dollars per ticket. Therefore,  first class passengers having significant benefits ensuring a comfortable journey for them.

To conclude, I believe, that a law should be passed regarding fixed sitting space for the economy class seats so that the general public is not at the receiving end. Providing with more ground force services for the rich by the airlines is their discretion but should not be done at the expense of the economy passengers.