Originally Posted by
dyrewolf31
Not shockingly, due to the peak Europe travel season, AA and IB availability in J/F is virtually non-existent, with the only options being a day or two off, or having long (> 8 hour) layovers.
Herein lies the question: it is close to $800 in taxes and fees for the roundtrip, per person. Would you pay $1600 out of pocket (in addition to 250K miles) for the convenience? Keeping in mind that I can write-off the entire trip, so figure I will get 1/3 back with my tax refund next April.
Can I justify being raked over the YQ coals?
If I could save $1,600 by having an 8 hour layover somewhere, I'd do it.
Originally Posted by
UncleDude
... the initial welcome and escorting to your seat, pre-departure French Champagne in real glasses. Crisp freshly laundered white bedding. The genuine ability to dine when you choose, versus Geriatric AA Flight Attendants making the choice for you. By the time you travel, the odds for New First will be in your favor. Finally The Concorde Room makes T5 transfers a dream.
I wouldn't pay >= $1,000 for those services on the ground or in the air. Do you have something against older flight attendants? Geez.