No, Bunky, it's not high-end obesity

Facing Elite Bloat, Airlines Move the Goal Posts

In the last year, all three major airlines have increased the degree of eliteness necessary to book a premium economy seat well in advance, free. On United and American, this now requires reaching the 50,000-mile elite tier. Delta, true to its promise of greater exclusivity, reserves that benefit for Platinum Medallions, who fly at least 75,000 miles.

And it gets worse. Oh my.