Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: USA
Programs: SA Air, Air Canada, KLM, BA,Lufthansa, United, AA, Hawaiian, Air New Zealnd, Qantas, Virgin Atlantic
Posts: 777
We have reached the point in life that being in the front cabin is a must, and yes that is a privilege. All the OP's railing about free food and drink is funny to me because I seldom want the food and really don't want the drink.
To each his own, but I'll buy my water before I board and I'm happy.