Originally Posted by
invisible
Am I missing something?
Yes.
100% mileage on all FFPs;
When travelling with a companion no sharing of the row;
On ultra long haul (say, two back-to-back 12h flights) the recline and legroom make a real difference;
Separate cabin with better service and much quieter than the main Y cabin.
If you compare it to bottom-of-the-barrel Y then yes, it's awfully expensive; if you compare it to a semi-flexible fare it's a modest price hike for tangible benefits.