I got upgrades from Y to C(?) = US Envoy for that kind of money for my first TATL in 2005. Great experience, I didn't really know what it was worth back then.

...and horrible experience too because on the return I got sick, must have spent an hour throwing up in the front lavatory and when I got out, had one of the Pilots standing in front of me, asking if I was alright. - I'd much rather get to know Pilots on different terms.

Since then Flightmemory reveals that I did more than 190 further flights. 8 in European Business, none in First. I am getting close to being able to afford TATL First on miles but can't make up my mind whether it's worth 3x Economy.

As much as I enjoy flying, I do enjoy it in Coach also and still care more for the destination than the way of getting there...