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The era of mediocre ‘premium’: when having space on the plane or an ‘author’s’ hamburger is sold as a luxury

The disguise of exclusivity of many products is the basis of offers that promise services or advantages that used to come as standard.

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The era of mediocre ‘premium’: when having space on the plane or an ‘author’s’ hamburger is sold as a luxury

The concept of "mediocridad premium" is omnipresent, permeating various consumer niches globally in the current stage of late capitalism. It affects multiple sectors, including hospitality, entertainment, culture, fashion, health, beauty, and travel. No specific details or examples are provided in the given text.

Written by urgent.news from El Pais's report — not a translation of it. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

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