Air travel was very different before 1978. The government directly set all interstate airline ticket prices, at a level roughly 3-4x the current cost. It was luxurious because airlines could only compete on luxury and amenities. Also airplanes were 3-4x less fuel efficient per passenger mile.
ConstantineFood, man. Food is so much better than it was in 1986. All of it. Poor-people food, restaurant food, fresh food, frozen food. Food is just a hell of a lot better.