Travel & Holidays Flying First Class and Business Class

I've never flown anything but economy class. The long trips can be tough, but I've never been too worried.

This is part of the reason I've never upgraded to business/first class. At the moment I don't really know what I'm missing so economy is bearable!

 

well you do now, damn it

 

Prem economy on Cathay is great. Heaps of legroom, champagne as you board, and better service on a regular basis. Flew in economy on the way back, could only get service if call bell was pressed apart from the meal and drink service.
The extra you pay adds to the experience of the trip.

 

for $900 each I think it's pretty good value, if certainly be spending it.

btw have a look at Emirates, i saw recently that they've really brought the price of airfares to Europe down from Australia due to excess capacity, some destinations were under $1.5k return.

Alternatively try booking it out of say singapore, prices are often cheaper that way and u can get a stopover there

 

I flew premium economy with Cathay 2 weeks ago because business class was booked out. It was just more leg room and an upgraded travel kit perhaps. Had to go into economy for the use of toilets and wait like everyone else. The chairs weren't much bigger but perhaps reclined slightly more.

 

Business or above only for me for overseas flights. In fact, I will be doing it tomorrow.

 

Last time to Europe was premium economy, just booked next trip there business.
Marg

 

Always go the cheapest option. Who cares if I am uncomfortable for a 24 hour period? I would rather be uncomfortable than out of pocket an extra few thousand

 

Flew Business Class last year to Bangkok.. Economy was about $900 to $1200.... I paid $3999 return in business class ... 3 x the rate of economy .

Just bigger seats thats all .
Nothing much different from economy just bigger seats .

 

I've flown first once, and business lots. I'm 6'3" (and have a flying phobia) so I really struggle in economy. I've never paid for these though.

First class is great, but no way is it worth the price (edit: over business). Business worth it long haul if you are on a tight agenda. I get on, take a sleeping tablet and lie there the whole flight trying to meditate and not freak out with every little fluctuation

Last time I flew economy, my wife had a medical emergency. As she was being attended to, our daughter started vomiting everywhere. Then I did as well. Foodborne illness from Singapore airport no doubt. Worst flight ever.

 

I only fly economy, I once got bumped to business because there were seats available.

I still didn't sleep and if I paid for the ticket I'd kick myself for paying an extra $150 per hour to share recycled air with 300 other people in a bigger seat. I feel that money can be spent in far better ways at the destination.

 

There are some who disagree with you.... their view is that flying 1st class is a bargain compared to private jet .

 

Ha ha. True!

I might have to go to the USA in the next couple of weeks or so, I should price a private jet first. First will seem a bargain

 

To try and save money I always request to stay in the cargo hold. No luck yet lol.

 

Ive got a friend fairly seriouslu considering a private jet related business, ive of course volunteered to test the product out

 

Flights are pretty much hell for me so dont think economy/first/business would help (i get fidgity and walking up and down the aisle is not enough)

but looking at some of the price difference id rather go economy and as the savings can be nearly half a deposit for an ip

 

I fly back to see family in UK once a year. I have been upgraded once or twice and it's nice, but no way worth paying $8K instead $2-3K. But I'm saved by the biggest bargain going: Singapore charge around $60 a leg extra for exit row seats - unrestricted legroom and no one climbing over you (or you them).

 

Remember folks, it's not about the journey. It's about the destination. You see the plane is merely a vehicle. . . . .