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Anyone ever flown First Class?

Montana — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 15:52:53 GMT

I don't fly often, but I have always wanted to go First Class. I know it is expensive, so I was wondering if it is worth the extra cost.

Re: Anyone ever flown First Class?

Qwackertoo — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 16:05:10 GMT

Years ago I did.

I have observed after a long overseas flight(s) . . . when exiting the cheap seats . . . the first class section looks like PIGS must have flown over in that cabin . . . really . . . messy, stuff all over the floor . . . trash, blankets, pillows, more trash . . . actually pretty bad . . . whereas the coach section is fairly orderly and neat. I actually felt bad for the poor employees who have to clean up that mess. I Wonder why so messy?

Re: Anyone ever flown First Class?

Tamn8r2 — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 16:09:49 GMT

It makes me think of that Sienfeld episode where Jerry gets moved to First class and Elaine is stuck in coach....the line I remember is when the flight attendant asks Jerry, "more Anything?" And he responds.. " More EVERYTHING!!!!!!"

Re: Anyone ever flown First Class?

I am still oxox — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 16:16:22 GMT

Only once I was flying from NY to Detroit on business and a co workers, roommate worked for another airline in the same terminal and he was able to upgrade me, it was fun too bad it was only a very short flight

Re: Anyone ever flown First Class?

muttmom — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 16:18:12 GMT

Occasionally we'll bump up using miles for a long trip. It is so worth it.

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lulu2 — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 16:26:36 GMT

When my husband plans a celebratory trip, sometimes we'll fly first class. Although it's far from luxurious, (like it once was) it beats the cattle car seats we are usually seated in.

Every now and then, 24 hours prior to a trip, an upgrade will become available. When possible I take it.

The problem is you get spoiled and dread the back of the plane.

Re: Anyone ever flown First Class?

bullyluv — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 16:35:08 GMT

I have about ten years ago...we had sea bass and chocolate sundaes. It was nice being able to board and leave first, plus the extra service. Sadly I now dread the back of the plane too.

Re: Anyone ever flown First Class?

deeva — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 16:42:57 GMT

Yes, we have many times. For longer trips it's worth it. As soon as you're seated, you get cocktails or whatever beverages you want with refills.

You are served a meal with cloth napkins, warm hand towels, the works. But as other posters have stated, you get spoiled when you go back to flying coach.

Re: Anyone ever flown First Class?

Lipstickdiva — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 16:45:11 GMT

Never. I can count on one hand the number of times I've even been on an airplane. Most of the time it's an all-inclusive vacation that includes the airfare that is not on a major airline or we fly Southwest and there is no first class.

Re: Anyone ever flown First Class?

brii — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 16:47:33 GMT

I've flown first class twice. They were both long flights. It was very nice, but I would rather spend the money on other things.

Flying coach doesn't bother me at all.

Re: Anyone ever flown First Class?

FrostyBabe — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 16:49:35 GMT

Yes, and often, but I rarely pay for it. I get upgrades based on being a Medallion and million miler on DL.

I do not think that paying for domestic first is worth it unless it's a flight longer than 4 hours. You can get the extra legroom and early boarding privilege a lot cheaper by purchasing a premium economy seat.

When I do purchase a first class ticket, it's because the flight is longer, or the coach fare is so high (as in a last minute trip) that first is only a few dollars more. If I'm going TATL or TPAC, I purchase business class.

Whatever you do, please don't believe any of the baloney you read or hear that if you tell the gate agent or ticket agent or flight attendant that it's your birthday/anniversary and ask really nicely you'll get moved up for free. That is very, very unlikely to happen. There's a strict protocol for how they process what frequent flyers call "battlefield upgrades" and they can't deviate from it.

Re: Anyone ever flown First Class?

chickenbutt — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 16:59:50 GMT

It is very wonderful! The only thing about it I ever experienced that compared to coach was when I got stuck in front of a kid who kept kicking my seat. Fortunately, there were empty seats in first class and I was able to move.

It's especially nice if the flight is long. It's quieter, more comfortable, and more amenities.

Re: Anyone ever flown First Class?

sydsgma1 — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 17:26:07 GMT

Love it...it is my preferred way to fly on trips over 5 hours.

Re: Anyone ever flown First Class?

Puzzle Piece — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 17:30:35 GMT

Yes. You won't know until you try it. Give it a try.

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151949 — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 17:38:40 GMT

When i was a child my brothers and I would fly alone frequently between family in Pa and family in Fl. In those days when children flew unaccompanied they always had to be in first class. I wonder what it is like now.

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tansy — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 17:45:25 GMT

My sons and I were upgraded to first class on our way home from Hawaii one time. Now I wouldn't want to take a long flight any other way.

Re: Anyone ever flown First Class?

Cranberries — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 17:48:17 GMT

Nope.

Re: Anyone ever flown First Class?

ivanatrump — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 17:49:45 GMT

On 9/10/2014 happy housewife said:
When i was a child my brothers and I would fly alone frequently between family in Pa and family in Fl. In those days when children flew unaccompanied they always had to be in first class. I wonder what it is like now.

My sister and I flew a number of times unaccompanied and we were never seated in first class.

Re: Anyone ever flown First Class?

Luv2Decorate — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 18:07:50 GMT

We do when we fly on long flights. My husband is 6'5 and if he has to sit in coach it's awful for him. It is expensive, but if you shop, you can find it somewhat discounted.

Re: Anyone ever flown First Class?

Marienkaefer2 — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 18:10:57 GMT

Yes, I only fly first class on any trip over two hours. It's much less stressful, from check in to getting your checked bags, which always come off first.