Originally Posted by jysting

Plane passengers, regardless of bought and sought privileges that exceed, meet or fail expectations of comfort and leisure, are all in it together, being encased in a giant bullet streaking across the sub stratosphere. Aside from acts of sabotage and security infringements, flying has never been safer since civil aviation began. The prestige passenger could do well to remember this notable oft-forgotten feat the next time they are disappointed by not being offered Champagne, Flowers and a Double Bed. Getting to my destination in less than respectable modern-day prestige and First Class tired, irritable and discomfited but whole in body remains preferable to the intrusions of safety considerations that well-heeled passengers faced during the halcyon days of the “Golden Age of First Class.” Mr McKinley laments the decline of First Class among US carriers only; Asian-Pacific and Gulf airlines continue to proudly offer unsurpassed service and comforts in their prestige cabins.