RTW Upgrade Question
Apr 11, 2002, 10:51 am
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RTW Upgrade Question
I am facing this question and I am just curious as to what others on this board would say.
Without going into all of the details I have to take a RTW trip soon for business and my client will pay for C class (probably a *A RTW).
For an extra $800 of my own $$$, I can go up to YVR (quick trip from SFO) and exchange the ticket for a First class RTW.
Is it worth it? What would you do?
deech
Without going into all of the details I have to take a RTW trip soon for business and my client will pay for C class (probably a *A RTW).
For an extra $800 of my own $$$, I can go up to YVR (quick trip from SFO) and exchange the ticket for a First class RTW.
Is it worth it? What would you do?
deech
Apr 11, 2002, 11:06 am
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I would pay the $800.00, particularly if your RTW itinerary includes Asia-based airlines (CX, SQ--as their service is so great). You're going to be flying some very long hauls..Europe to Asia can be 14 hours or so. So, IMHO, if someone else were paying for C class & I had the opportunity to go First for $800, I would definitely pay the price; the difference in comfort and service is well worth it.
Apr 11, 2002, 12:01 pm
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Absolutely. Plus, access to FC lounges, and increased flexibility in schedule changes, last minute re-routes, etc., are all made that much easier on an F-ticket.
Apr 11, 2002, 12:12 pm
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SQ will even call you prior to your departure to discuss your menu preferences . In addition to having flat beds (which some business class now offers), you will find nice creature comforts such as sheets and duvets (not to mention pajamas). The First class lounges are also quite a bit nicer than Biz lounges abroad. So, enjoy!
Apr 11, 2002, 3:38 pm
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Well, if it was me, no way. $880 is a lot on money to me. That is more than I pay in rent each month.
Sure, I like first class but biz class is good, and you can still get into lounges, right? To me, just about any lounge is better than no lounge. I'm not super picky. But then again, I'm a low level domestic traveler.
I suppose if $880 to you is like $50 to be, then go for it. It's your money. Spend it how you please.
Sure, I like first class but biz class is good, and you can still get into lounges, right? To me, just about any lounge is better than no lounge. I'm not super picky. But then again, I'm a low level domestic traveler.
I suppose if $880 to you is like $50 to be, then go for it. It's your money. Spend it how you please.
Apr 11, 2002, 4:22 pm
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I would pay it - for all the comfort already explained above plus I would probably have a good ROI of the money spent by sparing a lot of food/wine money before and after my international first class flights.
Apr 11, 2002, 6:21 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Rudi:
I would pay it - for all the comfort already explained above plus I would probably have a good ROI of the money spent by sparing a lot of food/wine money before and after my international first class flights.</font>
I would pay it - for all the comfort already explained above plus I would probably have a good ROI of the money spent by sparing a lot of food/wine money before and after my international first class flights.</font>
As for the RTW question - I would, but it's a matter of personal choice.
Regards,
Alex
Apr 11, 2002, 11:46 pm
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You get the mileage bonus. You also get another level of service on the ground (at least for the UA portion of a * RTW) that is worth the $, especially if there are any irregular ops. And being able to lay flat is worth so much - as I sit here typing this awaiting an 1145pm SFO/ORD in 2 cabin F, knowing I will be cranky very soon.