Originally Posted by The Lev
My question is, why would anybody in their right mind pay to fly US Airways First Class transcontinent domestic when they get a Y meal and no lounge access?
a) To a lot of people, especially on longer routes, the bigger seat is the primary advantage of F/J. Some will pay to get it.
b) Most don't. US "Preferred" flyers receive free upgrades
http://www.usairways.com/dividendmil.../eupgrades.htm .