Well you won't die flying coach (though you'll be uncomfortable for many hours). Some people wouldn't spend an extra dime on a flight. And some people wouldn't be caught dead in coach on an overseas flight virtually no matter what the cost. So what's important to you? As mentioned, you'll get a seat that reclined into a flat bed on this flight. The food is decent for airline food but that's hardly worth $40 let alone $400+miles.