In the face of overcapacity in the auto industry, producers including Chrysler are giving substantial incentives to consumers. However, Chrysler anticipates that new models will reduce the need for incentives, and that the oversupply will not worsen. In other news, Chrysler is hoping that regulators will approve its merger with Daimler-Benz. The airlines are making flying much more pleasant for business-class passengers and those paying full coach fare. Economy fliers are suffering a worsening of conditions in some cases.
Airlines explain that they are merely giving high-paying customers what they have paid for.
The major theme parks have increased their admission fees in the wake of cost increases. New and better rides are being constructed, and there has been an increase in the minimum wage. Although people complain, they continue to visit the parks in record numbers. The airlines are attempting to increase fares, prompted in part by the fact that flights are nearly full.