My guess is that the number of companies that design and make airlines seats are very few, also, the client base is highly limited as many legacy carriers have gone. So, in a narrow market - prices will always be artificially high. There will be more competition for the Y seats as you can sell more of those.
I thought the programe very routine and the new uniform? The working 'apron' or whatever it is for the women looked dammed stupid and impractical. But then, I don't mind what the CC are wearing, as long as it's clean.