Originally Posted by
fleagle
It's all about what value you put on things and if you want to wait until check in and take the gamble on what seats are available, but I wasn't so was happy to pay. I look at is part of the total cost rather than an extra tax begrudged by some.
Welcome to Flyertalk and welcome to the BA board,
fleagle, it's great to see you contributing to the forum, and I very much you will linger here awhile.
I think you have the right mindset. Upper Deck is worth paying a premium for, if only for the near First levels of staffing support. In a way, given
Ancient Observer is a self described meanie, it works for all: instead of an additional sum being whacked on to the fare and getting free seating, he has the choice to save his hard won pensionable pennies for something else.
I guess the logical thing to do, in the current climate, is to allow people to pay the seating fee with Avios, should they wish.