Stop in for a cup of coffee
They really were amazing. But not cheap to fly on.
The standard of luxury on Pan American Clipper flying boats has rarely been matched on heavier-than-air transport since then. They were a luxury form of travel for the super-rich, with standard tickets priced at $675 (equivalent to $12,000 in 2019). The deluxe compartment tickets were around $950 (a 40% premium).