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MiddleFingerMom

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22. I could NEVER justify the expense. I would gladly suffer 1,2, 10 hrs of discomfort...

Reply to Bertha Venation (Original post)

Tue Jun 12, 2012, 02:59 PM

Jun 2012

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... and spend the $800-$2000 at my destination.
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Free drinks?
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Flew coach on Christmas Day once when drinks were free. Kept the flight attendant
running for more Bloody Marys and got to my folks' house here in Tucson SHITFACED!!!
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When the Stagecoach dropped me off, I stumbled up the driveway shouting, 'MERRY
CHRISTMAS, BEDFORD FALLS!!!!".
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MiddleFingerMomMom: Gee, MiddleFingerMomSon, you look exhausted. Why don't you
go take a half-hour nap before Christmas dinner?
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That's the last they saw of me for about 12 hours.
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Edit to add: Most of us wouldn't spend $800-2000 to luxuriate all day in a fantastic spa...
why would you spend that much for slightly more leg room and a meal that's only
half-crappy instead of completely crappy?

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Have you ever flown First Class? [View all] Bertha Venation Jun 2012 OP

A couple hours of slightly more tolerable conditions for a premium that may or may not be worth it. Scuba Jun 2012 #1

I used a bunch of airline points to fly first class to Ireland. We flew on sinkingfeeling Jun 2012 #2

The longer the trip, the more difference it makes phantom power Jun 2012 #3

Agree. The airline and type of plane makes a difference too. Auggie Jun 2012 #9

agreed La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2012 #21

Several times, but no more. RiffRandell Jun 2012 #4

Comfortable and considerate siligut Jun 2012 #5

Actually, yes. KamaAina Jun 2012 #6

Flew it once across the Pacific geardaddy Jun 2012 #7

I did a few times when I was working for an airline. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2012 #8

It's worth it for a flight of longer than 3-4 hours, IMO. It's the way flying should be. Brickbat Jun 2012 #10

my friend did after a car accident Kali Jun 2012 #11

If you are going overseas TuxedoKat Jun 2012 #12

I got bumped up to 1st class once on an overbooked flight rox63 Jun 2012 #13

Nicest trip I ever had. Baitball Blogger Jun 2012 #14

it might be the other way round pitohui Jun 2012 #49

I've been selected for additional screening at least eleven times out of the Baitball Blogger Jun 2012 #56

ok i get selected a lot also, but i'm v. frequently in first pitohui Jun 2012 #60

I get selected because I'm dark skinned. Baitball Blogger Jun 2012 #67

It's nice. Endless drinks, food, etc Taverner Jun 2012 #15

Spam deleted by NRaleighLiberal (MIR Team) Pauline89 Jun 2012 #16

Yes--I have only paid for it once (and that was a flight from Japan to USA, years ago) MADem Jun 2012 #17

i got bumped up to business class on a trans-atlantic flight 10 years ago fizzgig Jun 2012 #18

Could have but my points expired two days later Rambis Jun 2012 #19

Once. I used my Airtran points to upgrade. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2012 #20

I could NEVER justify the expense. I would gladly suffer 1,2, 10 hrs of discomfort... MiddleFingerMom Jun 2012 #22

On Air France, Delta and USAirways GoneOffShore Jun 2012 #23

A couple of times. Also Business Class. GoCubsGo Jun 2012 #24

I would if I didn't have to pay for it. bikebloke Jun 2012 #25

Yes, when I was on "stand-by". Graybeard Jun 2012 #26

Before I die.... MountainMama Jun 2012 #27

As the best man for my son's wedding I got to ride in a limo OriginalGeek Jun 2012 #31

then go ahead and do it pitohui Jun 2012 #48

I've been upgraded twice. Arugula Latte Jun 2012 #28

A few times without even paying treestar Jun 2012 #29

For longer trips, always Glorfindel Jun 2012 #30

You're sweet, Glorfindel Bertha Venation Jun 2012 #42

Not worth it for any duration below 4 hrs depending on how you get it stevenleser Jun 2012 #73

If you're just flying a short distance - say, Dulles to London or something (5 hours or so), save Flaxbee Jun 2012 #32

Yes. On Air Atlanta in the '80s. RebelOne Jun 2012 #33

Yes - on United from Chicago to Detroit. Initech Jun 2012 #34

Only by accident. Coach was over-booked (color me shocked). HopeHoops Jun 2012 #35

About a hundred times. MadrasT Jun 2012 #36

Bastid! You're the reason I can't get into first class. trof Jun 2012 #38

Yes, a lot. But many years ago. trof Jun 2012 #37

Never had the pleasure. I like the people better in coach. applegrove Jun 2012 #39

how do you know? pitohui Jun 2012 #50

I grew up with the wealthy. My family was cool but I didn't like the rich highschoolers I knew, and applegrove Jun 2012 #52

that's my point, they are real people pitohui Jun 2012 #61

Yes. Once. It was an upgrade after flight cancelled. Honeycombe8 Jun 2012 #40

no they were faking it too -- wealthy people don't fly commercial pitohui Jun 2012 #51

Wealthy professionals, such as my bosses, fly 1st class, & pay for it. Honeycombe8 Jun 2012 #53

they don't have to, they have fractional shares pitohui Jun 2012 #62

I could tell by their clothes and demeanor they were wealthy. nt Honeycombe8 Jun 2012 #54

Reminds me.... MountainMama Jun 2012 #57

I went to Europe (twice) on my brother's frequent flyer miles, once in Raffles class, kcass1954 Jun 2012 #41

Yes. On Air France jannyk Jun 2012 #43

Free whiskey Major Nikon Jun 2012 #44

I' ve been first and coach and first is better. broiles Jun 2012 #45

My daughter and I flew business class from Rome to DC. Fridays Child Jun 2012 #46

domestic or international? i'll give you a full report evilgrin :-) pitohui Jun 2012 #47

Domestic, DCA - FLL Bertha Venation Jun 2012 #55

well i have two ways for getting free upgrades/tickets pitohui Jun 2012 #63

Depends on the route and the airline DFW Jun 2012 #58

Tokyo to Honolulu business class on military orders on JAL kimi Jun 2012 #59

Yes RFKHumphreyObama Jun 2012 #64

No, but I've flown cargo class on a C-130 and a C-47. hobbit709 Jun 2012 #65

Me 2 Major Nikon Jun 2012 #68

Do It! blueamy66 Jun 2012 #66

I work for the airlines. There is s HUGE dif btwn coach and first! pink-o Jun 2012 #69

I've flown Business Class, First Class & Concorde... brooklynite Jun 2012 #70

Yes, Bumped up/ Air France 747 out of De Gaulle to Kennedy era veteran Jun 2012 #71

Do it! I was a flight attendant dana_b Jun 2012 #72