Bolas De Fraile
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I try not to recline on short flights as I fall asleep and dribble, snore and fxxx violently. This tends to put my co-pilot off as we land.
In fairness to the airlines, the seats we remember from years ago are still available, they are called business and first class. In response to a demand for lower fares, airlines created coach class, based on price rather than comfort. Business class costs less in today's dollars than regular travel of 20 years ago. You get what you pay for
Interesting thread, thanks everyone. We are going to be flying from Canada > London > Greece next summer, round trip. I'm really hoping my Mom gifts us with business class instead of economy for the wedding!! lol
The difference between economy and business class to Europe is enormous, typically in the thousands of dollars, Saphellae.
Very true. I do a lot of business class international travel for my company, particularly to Asia. Typical round trip airfare from the West Coast runs between $7000-$10000. But it is comfortable. Effectively private cubicles, seats that will lie completely flat, good food, really good wine.
Of note, the big US carriers have the worst accommodations. The big Asian and mid-East carriers are good, running to fabulous. I like British Airways as well, my favorite frequent flyer program.
I sure hear you there, max. As I said in this thread earlier, I've flown all over the world in economy on very long distance flights, a real killer on these old bodies by the way. Only because of our FFM's with British Airways we will be flying business class for the very first time next week, and I'll be like a kid in a candy store. I can't wait!!
I sure hear you there, max. As I said in this thread earlier, I've flown all over the world in economy on very long distance flights, a real killer on these old bodies by the way. Only because of our FFM's with British Airways we will be flying business class for the very first time next week, and I'll be like a kid in a candy store. I can't wait!!
Do you know what kind of aircraft you will be flying?
If Kayelle is flying...I want a life preserver for the WHOLE trip.
Is your destination London?Hey !!
When I flew to Israel I brought a neck brace with me. I did not have neck problems at the time, but I used it as a neck pillow. I put it on when I wanted to sleep and it kept my head from flopping over. I never travel without it now.
Is your destination London?