Originally Posted by
Ifti Khan
Wife and I were the only two passengers in 1st class, Rome to Athens. Had spent a good hour in the lounge in the company of espresso and grappa. The FAs could just not fathom why we did not want to open and finish bottles of both a red and white wine. I wonder if they get to personally use the ones that are open? anyway gave into my doubt and had a glass of the red for me, and a glass of the white for the wife. I guess all concerned were happy.
Oh come on, its is pretty common in Europe to have near-empty business class on intra-european flights. No sane person would pay $$$ for economy seat with blocked middle and slightly upgraded meal, except for connections to long-haul business class or awards (when economy award is not available).
I was on MANY flights where I was the only passenger in business class on short European segments, inluding AF, OS, BA, LX, LO and twice on SU (with real business class seats).