Flying economy
Poll: Flying economy
Total Members Polled: 214
Discussion
I fly economy because it fits my budget (or rather, my budget fits economy.) I did take premium economy to NYC last year and on my next transatlantic flight will definitely do the same. The extra legroom and iPad / laptop charger was nice, as was the free drink. I love drinking on planes.
Flying is just the same as getting on a bus. No matter how much you spend, the result is the same. An Airport full of a lot of unpleasent people going in the opposite direction to you and staffed by the dreggs of the coutries' workforce.
I nod-off on flights and wake up at the other end, so it doesn't really matter what ticket has been bought for me.
Cattle class is fine by me.
I nod-off on flights and wake up at the other end, so it doesn't really matter what ticket has been bought for me.
Cattle class is fine by me.
Considered premium economy when flying to the Maldives a couple of months back, but just couldn't justify the opportunity cost for the sake of a few hours of barely mild discomfort. Travelled first class to the airport, though, booking the train well in advance there was sod all in it.
For work I fly business if the trip is over eight hours....
At home furiously save avios, and with my BA Amex and companion vouchers we can fly business / First on holiday for not much... e.g. Zurich return from NCL via LHR in Club Europe £80 for two and Las Vegas via LHR return from NCL First £1000 for two.
At home furiously save avios, and with my BA Amex and companion vouchers we can fly business / First on holiday for not much... e.g. Zurich return from NCL via LHR in Club Europe £80 for two and Las Vegas via LHR return from NCL First £1000 for two.
Depends on time ,length and direction if I am on a 5hr ot plu flight I fly busimess though if I take.a day flight to Europe I fly economy sometimes. I have a lot of airmiles so my wife goes to Japan on business or first periodically. Am close to a million lifetime miles on Air Canada which gives me lifetime star alliance gold status so I will at least have permeanent lounge and early boarding in all classes. Handy after retirement.
I normally fly economy but have been lucky enough to go business a few times and can,t see why, if you have the money, why you would ever fly any other way. Cramped, stuffy, occasionally smelly, depending on who you sit next to or are near the toilet, economy is the worst way to go, even on short flights.
I have flown VS Upper many times yet I also enjoy flying Ryanair, the cheaper the better with them!
Some of my more frugal trips (all including taxes and fees) include 2p return to Barcelona, £2 return to Venice Treviso and Aarhus for £8 return. Work the system and understand their rules then Ryanair is perfect for short haul.
Some of my more frugal trips (all including taxes and fees) include 2p return to Barcelona, £2 return to Venice Treviso and Aarhus for £8 return. Work the system and understand their rules then Ryanair is perfect for short haul.
z4chris99 said:
I fly a fair amount. always in cattle...
I can't justify paying 2/3 grand a time to sit in business when cattle is only £400. The extra comfort isn't worth the money
Have a few G&Ts, pop some codine or Valium and go to sleep.
edit: the a380 I took to Singapore was lovely I can't justify paying 2/3 grand a time to sit in business when cattle is only £400. The extra comfort isn't worth the money
Have a few G&Ts, pop some codine or Valium and go to sleep.
SWMBO demanded we upgrade from BA World Traveller Plus to Club World coming back from Bangkok at Christmas. It was £1,200 for the two of us. I moaned and screamed But you know what? For a 13-hour overnight flight it was worth it. We were in the "bubble" upstairs. It was like being in a private jet. The 'beds' were sublime. Being able to stretch out and move in your own private space was fantastic. We arrived at LHR feeling as fresh as when we got on the plane in BKK. I'd do it again - but only for a 10-hour+ night flight. Unless you use the "beds" you're not getting the best out of it.
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