Upgrading seats Is it worth it?

Sneaky Peaky · 21 Jul 2009 at 10:15

Slightly OTT but I work for BA so get to fly First Class if it's available and tbh I prefer Club. F class on BA at least is a bit too discrete for my liking, whereas in business it's a case of just bring it all on

Flat beds though in F and J are fantastic

To OP though - don't think I would be paying that much extra just for some legroom and drinks, £300 would go a long way for spenders imo

I get around · 21 Jul 2009 at 10:27

9.5 hours of free drinks, just spend the entire flight drinking the most expensive thing you can and get your money back.

meghatronic · 21 Jul 2009 at 10:29

I get around said:
9.5 hours of free drinks, just spend the entire flight drinking the most expensive thing you can and get your money back.

And then getting ****** when the lowly classes steal the toilets and you have to contemplate wetting yourself or ******* in a cup.

Rotty · 21 Jul 2009 at 10:34

Bear said:
First Choice give you more leg room, wider seats, better IFE and free drinks

yes, what don't you understand ?

Rotty · 21 Jul 2009 at 10:35

G18241 said:
On a long haul flight like that, isn't the leg room a bit better than what you would get on a european flight anyway, due to the length of the flight?

with most charter airlines yes

these days the charter airlines tend to have more leg room than the likes of BA/Virgin on long haul flights

batsy · 21 Jul 2009 at 11:05

Do what John McCririck does to the Boobie.Upgrade yourself and put your other half in cattle class.If she needs to stretch her legs she can walk up to the front for a chat.

I get around · 21 Jul 2009 at 11:39

meghatronic said:
And then getting ****** when the lowly classes steal the toilets and you have to contemplate wetting yourself or ******* in a cup.

Thats when you pretend you want to get with the gay flight attendant, get straight into the toilets, take a whizz and say, what? I thought we were gonna cross swords...

kai · 21 Jul 2009 at 19:32

Finally decided to go for it, paid it today first choice Premium upgrade (longhaul)

Seats in the cabin are leather armchair-style with foot support and nine-inch seatback TV with touchscreen control. The in-flight entertainment includes 12 films, 30 TV programmes, 10 radio channels plus CDs and games.

Other benefits are an amenities pack, dedicated check-in, priority boarding and a sparkling cocktail before take-off. Meal service is four courses with wine and snacks. All drinks except Champagne are included.

seat pitch, described as "at least" 36 inches,

whitecrook · 21 Jul 2009 at 19:38

kai said:
Finally decided to go for it, paid it today first choice Premium upgrade (longhaul)

Seats in the cabin are leather armchair-style with foot support and nine-inch seatback TV with touchscreen control. The in-flight entertainment includes 12 films, 30 TV programmes, 10 radio channels plus CDs and games.

Other benefits are an amenities pack, dedicated check-in, priority boarding and a sparkling cocktail before take-off. Meal service is four courses with wine and snacks. All drinks except Champagne are included.

seat pitch, described as "at least" 36 inches,

If money was/is no object then surely it was a no-brainer?

kai · 21 Jul 2009 at 19:54

whitecrook said:
If money was/is no object then surely it was a no-brainer?

Only found out this when i went down today and asked prior to paying.

Yes was a no brainer, would have liked to gone proper first class but think Virgin etc only do this

Rotty · 23 Jul 2009 at 20:46

kai said:
Only found out this when i went down today and asked prior to paying.
Yes was a no brainer, would have liked to gone proper first class but think Virgin etc only do this

Virgin do not do first class