Originally posted by Howard Long
Originally posted by kmhtkmhtkmht
Plus, My suits are expensive but I am cheap - in that I am "cheap" as in I wouldn't pay an extra 100 quid for premium economy but would pay 600 quid plus for a pair of shoes. I would dread to lose that one bag...
I guess it's different strokes for different folks.
Please forgive me for this image I am conjuring up, I am sure this is my imagination running overtime! I always find it amusing when I see someone about to board a plane, dressed to the nines, with seriously expensive designer accessories like an LV tote bag and suit carrier, plus surgically attached over-logo'd diamante Chanel sunnies as if they're someone I should know, and then they turn right at the door.
Seriously, save a bundle and send your stuff by air cargo, FedEx or DHL.
Also while you're at it tell your bank to quit being tight butts and pay for you to go at the pointy end! What is the world coming to?
Cheers, Howard.
Dear Howard:
I really don't see the problem with that though.
Why pay 6000 GBP when 600 GBP will suffice? Travelling is really a means of transportation (a very unwelcome but necessary one at that) and my most ideal flight is that one I sleep right the way through from Takeoff and wake up when the wheels are just landing...
So let's analyse what you get for that extra 5300 GBP difference (A current fare from LHR to HKG return.) - an analysis of someone who isn't flying UC and trying to comfort myself as objectively as possible:
1. A much bigger seat: Fair enough, but if you aren't that "big" then you can adequately make do in economy. I'd rather hold onto my money and buy something else - 25 ounces of gold maybe?
2. Service: they are nicer to you, I guess, you don't have to queue up, you get a "limo" to scoop you up, and you get a special pass to not have to queue at passport - If one values "service" so much, one should just pay for an "escort", get served as good as you like. Excuse the crudeness of the last statement but it needs to be said. Ultimately, Good customer service is only "good" when you don't have to pay for it - after spending 6000 on a ticket - it's very much expected so I will only call it service.
2a. The Lounge: You get a special room to share with other "elites" - I don't recall being in one but I think for the extra 5300 GBP, I'd need a LOT more than a Haircut, a Massage, a Shower, Biscuits and WiFi to make it worth my while.
3. "Champagne" and the use of the Bar: As mentioned, I like to sleep anyways and I think drinking is passe.
4. Better Food? I haven't had Airplane food in a LONG time and I don't know anyone that'll eat on the plane unless they are desperate.
Conclusion: Whilst it may be "nicer" and everything up in Upper Class, unless your spending someone else's money or got the ticket for under 1800 GBP - it really isn't worth it at all. Flying Upper Class is more dangerous than a Cocaine Habit/Addiciton in that once you have flown Upper Class, you really can't go back to Economy - it's like wearing Childrens Clothes - you could probably do it if you had to but it'd be mighty uncomfortable...
This might sound like I am just whining cause I am flying Economy, but if I really wanted to, I could stump up the UC prices but I'd be regretting it for a long time as I could've simply done so much more with the money, bringing me much much much more pleasure and satisfaction than sitting in a seat for 12 hours that I didn't want to be in in the first place, and "enjoying" the customer service that I just ultimately paid for - but the likelihood is I'd probably be asleep...
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