Originally Posted by safigan

I remember many years ago when my entire family got a complimentary operational upgrade to business class from Dublin. This was before D1, when business class had seats that resembled recliners. Still, after that first overseas experience in business, my wife refused to travel overseas any other way. Ever since, I've had to find ways to get upgraded with GUCs or pay with points so we wouldn't spend a fortune. (Thank you Flyertalk!) It was easier back then, as with some flexibility, RT to Europe in business class could be had for 100K Skymiles.