my goal in life is to fly first class one time

[roguerower]

I've flown it a couple of times domestically when I was flying to and from my project in North Dakota and was on the company dime. Domestically it's not worth it, especially since I fly Delta mostly and board in Zone 1 when the plane is empty.

On a decent international flight (Europe, Asia, etc.) I'd consider it if the price wasn't ridiculous.

 

[squarecut1]

Do first class people also have to first strip physically and then be seen and photographed naked by the x ray machine?

 

[JManInPhoenix]

Got a free upgrade from business class to 1st class on a flight from London to Phoenix a few years ago. Was pretty sweet!

95% of the time when I fly I am cramped in with all of the other dregs in coach. Obese women shouldn't wear yoga pants. Showering within 6 hours of your flight should be mandatory as well as using mouthwash or brushing your teeth.

 

[Markbnj]

just so I can look at all the poor commoners in economy and wrinkle my nose richly at them

like they are all doing to me right now as I wait in this long line of the unwashed masses

I've flown first class several times, always because of either loyalty upgrades or purchased upgrades at the gate. That's something a lot of people don't know, btw. If first class isn't full you can upgrade to it on the day of the flight for what is often a pretty reasonable price. I've upgraded for as little as $50, but it is usually like $125. For a long flight it's easily worth it, imo. The extra room makes a big difference, and there's nothing wrong with the slightly better refreshments and lower noise level.

 

[JM Aggie08]

Pleb.

 

[Exterous]

Do first class people also have to first strip physically and then be seen and photographed naked by the x ray machine?

Yes but they might get to cut in line to get molested before everyone else. You know...while the gloves are still clean

 

[Ns1]

Intl Business Class > Domestic First Class

 

[alkemyst]

just so I can look at all the poor commoners in economy and wrinkle my nose richly at them

like they are all doing to me right now as I wait in this long line of the unwashed masses

Get a free seat upgrade which shouldn't be hard if you fly a lot.

Then you can be a poor commoner in first class.

 

[evident]

Do first class people also have to first strip physically and then be seen and photographed naked by the x ray machine?

TSA Precheck FTW.

 

[D1gger]

I got bumped into 1st class flying from Amsterdam to Vancouver. It was pure bliss compared to the cattle car I flew Vancouver to Amsterdam.

 

[Ns1]

TSA Precheck FTW.

only valid for a whopping 10 airlines.

 

[Rakehellion]

Once I sat waaay in the back of the plane in the window seat. It didn't have a window.

 

[Exterous]

only valid for a whopping 10 airlines.

Well, it does cover about 95% of domestic travel (I believe Spirit and Frontier are the only ones that it doesn't cover)

 

[K1052]

only valid for a whopping 10 airlines.

Are you flying Allegiant all the time or something?

 

[Ns1]

Are you flying Allegiant all the time or something?

Flying out of country. Although you're right, I'm flying United into LV next month so I should sign up. Hell I could probably have my company pay for it too.

 

[NikolaeVarius]

I got bumped up to buisness class once.

Pure awesome.

 

[K1052]

Flying out of country. Although you're right, I'm flying United into LV next month so I should sign up. Hell I could probably have my company pay for it too.

You can still use Precheck departing the US if you're on a US airline that has it. Also Global Entry FTW.

I love my Precheck since most of my flying is domestic. I average about 3 minutes from curb to club when flying out of SFO.

 

[Ns1]

You can still use Precheck departing the US if you're on a US airline that has it. Also Global Entry FTW.

Damn you lufthansa!!! for so many reasons!!!

 

[RagingBITCH]

Did it on the way back from Cancun a few days ago. Considering I had slammed down a bunch of booze before I left the hotel, I didn't take advantage of the booze like I normally would have. Food was alright. Getting on/off first is always a plus, especially having to go through customs.

It's great in certain situations and longer flights.

 

[CZroe]

Lofty goals.

 

[mmntech]

I've been bumped up to the fake first class some airlines offer a couple of times. Last time I flew, I got a little extra leg room and my bag came off the plane first.

I did go first class by train when I went out east on a trip. You get your own private cabin, access to the lounge car, and priority access to the dining car. The food on board was surprisingly good.

 

[gevorg]

the key to flying first/business class is to have someone else pay for you

 

[Anubis]

the key to flying first/business class is to have someone else pay for you

this,

flew to Taiwan from the east coast 2 weeks ago for work, We automatically get to fly first/business if the flight is over 6 hours

i got 5000 bonus miles on my way over because i wanted the gingered pork for my meal and they were out, and i had to choose again.

 

[Matt1970]

The girlfriend and I flew 3 times in first class. Twice was because I used my sky miles and the other was a free upgrade due to an overbooked flight. It's nice but it's really just a bigger seat and free food/drinks. I don't think I would pay out of my pocket for it.

 

[Anubis]

The girlfriend and I flew 3 times in first class. Twice was because I used my sky miles and the other was a free upgrade due to an overbooked flight. It's nice but it's really just a bigger seat and free food/drinks. I don't think I would pay out of my pocket for it.

I actually agree here knowing what it costs its def not worth it imo