Originally Posted by schriste
It seems many desire first class not for what it offers, but what it allows you to avoid.
With regard to any oneworld airline's domestic service the answer is yes we strive for F because we want to avoid Y.
In the case of international, I would say the same about J and Y. But with regard to international F I would say my personal desire, at this point in time since I have yet to experience it, is not to avoid J but to experience F. I am planning an AONE4 for April and May 2007 (yes I know it is a ways off) and am looking forward to the international F experience on the various oneworld airlines. The service, meals, AVOD, getting some nice sleep, First Class lounges, massages, cabana baths, etc. I don't see it as a luxury run, but instead as an adventure in exploring new experiences.