NationStates

TITLE:

Travel Class Warfare

VALIDITY:

Nation has not banned airplanes

DESCRIPTION:

You and your staff are taking a commercial flight for the annual @@REGION@@ Summit. To everyone’s delight, you’ve all been promoted to First class free of charge! However, as you settle into your seat for a relaxing flight, you overhear some loud commotion from the dividing class curtain.

OPTION ONE
“We’ve had enough I tell ya!” screams @@RANDOMNAME@@ in their soot-covered overalls as they muscle their way through attendants. “The Economy class has had it! Cramped seating! Screaming children! Uncooked meals! We suffer back there while you…” @@HE@@ stops to yank a shrimp right out of your secretary’s mouth “…eat like fat cats up here!” @@HE@@ suddenly turns to you; brandishing the seafood accusingly. “I demand you tear down these walls, @@LEADER@@!! Let there be only one class for passengers! A single, united traveling class for the people…!" They continue to shout on as staff gradually pushes them back to their seat.

Outcome: Flight attendants tear down class dividing walls with revolutionary fervor

OPTION TWO
if nation has free markets
“It seems our grimy friend has gotten themselves quite riled up.” calmly states your professionally dressed @@MAJORINDUSTRY@@ adviser @@RANDOMNAME@@ before they take a sip on their martini. “But they seem to forget we pay handsomely for this sort of luxury. Not today of course... but usually! No need to punish the good honest folk who work hard and save their @@CURRENCY@@s. Maybe we are in need of something sturdier than that flimsy curtain. Like a steel door perhaps? Works well enough for the pilot to keep the rabble out.”

Outcome: Class divisions are marked by sturdy impenetrable obstacles

if nation does not have free markets
“It seems our fellow comrade has gotten themselves quite riled up.” calmly states your professionally dressed @@MAJORINDUSTRY@@ Minister @@RANDOMNAME@@ before they take a sip on their martini. “But they seem to forget we earned this sort of luxury with our invaluable services to the State. No need to punish us for our tireless labor. Maybe we are in need of something sturdier than that flimsy curtain. Like a steel door perhaps? Works well enough for the pilot to keep the loudmouths out.”

Outcomes: Some workers are more equal than others when it comes to air travel.

OPTION THREE
From the corner of your eye, you spot a timid, bespeckled face peeking in from Business class. “Umm… while that one fellow from Economy was quite loud and uh, demanding, t-they might have a point! Perhaps you should just mandate a little more, uh, re-reasonable accommodations for all us here in the back. Just a little more leg room maybe? Slightly better food? Maybe some more-” is the last they can eke out before a steward arrives and closes the curtain in their face.

Outcome: Frequent flyers rejoice as earplugs are made complimentary for those seated next to young children.

OPTION FOUR
“Why not just make it a raffle?” chimes the steward, turning back to you. “Make all plane tickets a flat fee, and use a lottery to see who gets what seat. That way no one can blame anyone for having to sit behind a kicking kid, or keep storming in here to make demands at you and further delay the flight!” He gives you an exasperated smile before storming off.

Outcome: Even the common man can tempt fate for a taste of airline caviar.

OPTION FIVE
“You really must maintain a lower profile in these public spaces” bemoans your bodyguard @@RANDOMNAME@@ as @@HE@@ pushes your head down. “What if that dirty protester was a Blackacre assassin? Or a crazed hijacker from Brasilistan? I’ll be frank @@LEADER@@, we cannot guarantee your safety in this environment. Dip into the treasury and fund a new private jet for your government duties. It’s for the good of @@NATION@@ after all to have a guaranteed safe and secured leadership.”

Outcome: @@LEADER@@ can most often be found en-route to scenic locations for “diplomatic negotiations”.

TITLE:

Travel Class Warfare

VALIDITY:

Nation has not banned airplanes

DESCRIPTION:

You and your staff are taking a commercial flight for the annual @@REGION@@ Summit. To everyone’s delight, you’ve all been promoted to First class free of charge! However, as you settle into your seat for a relaxing flight, you overhear some loud commotion from the dividing class curtain.

OPTION ONE
“We’ve had enough I tell ya!” screams @@RANDOMNAME@@ in their soot-covered overalls as they muscle their way through attendants. “The Economy class has had it! Cramped seating! Screaming children! Uncooked meals! We suffer back there while you…” @@HE@@ stops to yank a shrimp right out of your secretary’s mouth “…eat like fat cats up here!” @@HE@@ suddenly turns to you; brandishing the seafood accusingly. “I demand you tear down these walls, @@LEADER@@!! Let there be only one class for passengers! A single, united traveling class for the people…!" They continue to shout on as staff gradually pushes them back to their seat.

Outcome: Flight attendants tear down class dividing walls with revolutionary fervor

OPTION TWO
if nation has free markets

“It seems our grimy friend has gotten themselves quite riled up.” calmly states your professionally dressed @@MAJORINDUSTRY@@ adviser @@RANDOMNAME@@ before they take a sip on their martini. “But they seem to forget we pay handsomely for this sort of luxury. Not today of course... but usually! No need to punish the good honest folk who work hard and save their @@CURRENCY@@s. Maybe we are in need of something sturdier than that flimsy curtain. Like a steel door perhaps? Works well enough for the pilot to keep the rabble out.”

Outcome: Class divisions are marked by sturdy impenetrable obstacles

if nation does not have free markets
“It seems our fellow comrade has gotten themselves quite riled up.” calmly states your professionally dressed @@MAJORINDUSTRY@@ Minister @@RANDOMNAME@@ before they take a sip on their martini. “But they seem to forget we earned this sort of luxury with our invaluable services to the State. No need to punish us for our tireless labor. Maybe we are in need of something sturdier than that flimsy curtain. Like a steel door perhaps? Works well enough for the pilot to keep the loudmouths out.”

Outcomes: Some workers are more equal than others when it comes to air travel.

OPTION THREE
From the corner of your eye, you spot bespeckled middle class schlub @@RANDOMNAME@@ peeking in from Business class. “Umm… while that one fellow from Economy was quite loud and uh, demanding, t-they might have a point! Perhaps you should just mandate a little more, uh, reasonable accommodations for all us here in the back. Just a little more leg room maybe? Slightly better food? Maybe some more-” is the last they can eke out before a steward arrives and closes the curtain in their face.

Outcome: No one makes jokes about @@NATION@@’s airline food anymore.

OPTION FOUR
“Why not just make it a raffle?” chimes the baggy eyed steward @@RANDOMMALENAME@@, whirling back to you. “Make all plane tickets a flat fee, and use a lottery to see who gets what seat. That way no one can blame anyone for having to sit behind a kicking kid, or keep storming in here to make demands at you and further delay the flight!” He whips out a flask from his jacket pocket and takes a swig before offering it up to you. “Any more refreshments?”

Outcome: Even the common man can tempt fate for a taste of airline caviar.

OPTION FIVE
“You really must maintain a lower profile in these public spaces” bemoans your ever-vigilant bodyguard @@RANDOMNAME@@ as @@HE@@ pushes your head down. “What if that dirty protester was a Blackacre assassin? Or a crazed hijacker from Brasilistan? I’ll be frank @@LEADER@@, we cannot guarantee your safety in this environment. Dip into the treasury and fund a new private jet for your government duties. It’s for the good of @@NATION@@ after all to have a guaranteed safe and secured leadership.”

Outcome: @@LEADER@@ can most often be found en-route to scenic locations for “diplomatic negotiations”.

TITLE:

Travel Class Warfare

VALIDITY:

Nation has not banned airplanes. Has instituted socialism.

DESCRIPTION:

The news is abuzz following a leaked video from the country’s nationalized airlines. Evidently a government official, who was flying in First class, was caught filmed loud unsavory comments regarding the supposed poverty and personal hygiene of the Business and Economy passengers. With many outraged by the classist insults, there is an increasing debate on whether the state should allow airline travel classes at all.

OPTION ONE
“It is an absolute disgrace to the socialist ideals of @@NATION@@” states hotheaded ideologue and muscled coal miner @@RANDOMNAME@@. “Having our fellow @@DEMONYMPLURAL@@ divided in such a manner, even if only for air travel, naturally invites this sort of dehumanization we fought so hard against in the Revolution. Sure, it starts with petty insults today – but it will only escalate from here. @@LEADER@@, fire this lecherous official and tear down the walls of oppression. Unite our airlines into a single people’s traveling class!”

Outcome: Flight attendants tear down class dividing walls with revolutionary fervor

OPTION TWO
“Come on, it was a JOKE” stammers @@RANDOMNAME@@, the official responsible for the comment. “I never would have said anything if I knew these people couldn’t take a little banter. For Violet’s sake, someone threw a shrimp tray at me on my way here! I work hard and mostly pay my taxes just like everyone else, I’m no class traitor. If these people want to feel some more equity in the air, they can save their @@CURRENCY@@s for a better ticket just like the rest of us hard workers! Less complaining, more working – that sounds like a socialist ideal too if you ask me!

Outcomes: Some workers are more equal than others when it comes to air travel.

OPTION THREE
“Perhaps a compromise is in order” chimes in your Minister of Air Travel @@RANDOMNAME@@, looking over some documents on their clipboard. “Completely restructuring our airline system to a single travel class would be quite expensive with little practical benefit. But the class divisions we have now do seem counter to our central planning ideals. So, I would suggest introducing a raffle system. Make all ticket prices a flat fee, and simply assign the seating at random. That way we maintain the spirit of equality and fairness, without any major new expenses. Sure, some people will still be flying high while the rest are cramped together – but at least now there’s no one to blame.”

Outcome: The humble worker can tempt fate for a taste of airline caviar.

OPTION FOUR
“Wait, why are we even listening to these rabbles?” asks grizzled war hero and military general @@RANDOMNAME@@. “They keep talking this and that about the ‘Revolution’ and what have you. Well, I was there and I can tell ya that’s all in the past. History book stuff. These folks think they can just start complaining whenever something hurts their little feelings? Just give me the word,@@LEADER@@, and I’ll have these counter-revolutionaries sorted out by the morning. We’re in charge now – and that’s all they need to worry about”.

Outcome: Protests are often put out with heavy gunfire.

TITLE:

Travel Class Warfare

VALIDITY:

Nation has not banned airplanes. Has instituted socialism.

DESCRIPTION:
The news is abuzz following a leaked video from the country’s nationalized airlines. Evidently a government official flying in First class was caught making loud unsavory comments regarding the supposed poverty and personal hygiene of the Economy passengers. With many outraged by the classist rhetoric, there is an increasing debate on whether the state should allow airline travel classes at all.

OPTION ONE
“It is an absolute disgrace to the socialist ideals of @@NATION@@” states hotheaded ideologue and muscled coal miner @@RANDOMNAME@@. “Having our fellow @@DEMONYMPLURAL@@ divided in such a manner, even if only for air travel, naturally invites this sort of dehumanization we fought so hard against in the Revolution. Sure, it starts with petty insults today – but it will only escalate from here. @@LEADER@@, fire this lecherous official and tear down the walls of oppression. Unite our airlines into a single people’s traveling class!”

Outcome: Flight attendants tear down class dividing walls with revolutionary fervor

OPTION TWO
“Come on, it was a JOKE” stammers @@RANDOMNAME@@, the official responsible for the comment. “I never would have said anything if I knew these people couldn’t take a little banter. For Violet’s sake, someone threw a shrimp tray at me on my way here! Cocktail sauce and all! I work hard and mostly pay my taxes just like everyone else, I’m no class traitor. If these people want to feel some more equity in the air, they can save their @@CURRENCY@@s for a better ticket – just like the rest of us hard workers! Less complaining, more working – that sounds like a socialist ideal too if you ask me!

Outcomes: Some workers are more equal than others when it comes to air travel.

OPTION THREE
“Perhaps a compromise is in order” chimes in your Minister of Air Travel @@RANDOMNAME@@, looking over some documents on their clipboard. “Completely restructuring our airline system to a single travel class would be prohibitively expensive with little practical benefit. But the class divisions we have now do seem counter to our central planning objectives. I would suggest introducing a raffle system. Make all ticket prices a flat fee, and simply assign the seating at random. That way we maintain the spirit of equality and fairness, without any major new expenses. Sure, some people will still be flying high while the rest are cramped together – but at least now there’s no one to point fingers at.”

Outcome: The humble worker can tempt fate for a taste of airline caviar.

OPTION FOUR
“Why are we even listening to these rabbles again?” asks grizzled war hero and military general @@RANDOMNAME@@. “They keep talking this and that about the ‘Revolution’ and what have you. Well, I was there and I can tell ya that’s all in the past. History book stuff. These folks think they can just start complaining whenever something hurts their little feelings? Just give me the word,@@LEADER@@, and I’ll have these counter-revolutionaries sorted out by the morning. We’re in charge now – that’s all they need to worry about”.

Outcome: Even minor protests are put out with heavy gunfire.