Originally Posted by
Misco60
Millions of people fly in economy class every day and live to tell the tale. In fact, my partner, who is the wealthiest pensioner I know, will only ever fly economy: he is one of those rare and enviable people who can get comfortable and sleep anywhere and simply has no need to pay a lot more for a flat bed or bigger seat. Just approach the flight stoically - at worst, it will be a few hours of slight discomfort. And take some backup entertainment in case the IFE fails.
And bear in mind that when you arrive at your destination your bank account will typically be around £2,000 healthier than it would have been if you had forked out for what can all too often be a less than stellar experience in the premium cabins.