Originally Posted by
mario33
I am not sure why you choose to compare a domestic 757 with an international 747. The domestic 757 are 2 cabins aircraft, and what is sold as First Class is essentially a domestic Business Class cabin. And this is not peculiar with just the US; this is practised in many other places as well.
And reclining one's seat immediately after the safety-belt signs are off is fairly common practice in premium cabins especially on evening flights. Why should you be annoyed with someone trying to get some rest
Actually EVA use those 747s on the short run to Hong Kong (about 90mins) which is comparable to many domestic flights in the US.
But that's not my point. Nothing wrong with 2 cabin services.
And this is not peculiar with just the US; this is practised in many other places as well.
No. In Europe and Asia at least, its rare to find 2-cabin services promoted as First and Economy. Certainly not "many other places".
Otherwise you confirm my point "what is sold as First Class is essentially a domestic Business Class cabin". The term First Class is driving expectations about what is essentially something less that that. In First (and perhaps true Business) people expect not to have to worry about other PAX. I'm not making a comparison - I'm pointing out that just because its called "First" doesn't mean very much. Its only 38" - and I have plenty of experience on that.
If its evening as you say and the general mood is to relax (ie the turn off the lights or dim them) then no problem. I would still look over my shoulder to see what the guy behind is doing first. If food is being served, people are generally active, then I think its impolite. And that's why I would be annoyed.