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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 9:12 pm
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taupo
 
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Originally Posted by Cam
I am planning a trip from YVR to AKL in November on the new non-stop 777 service. Can anyone advise if it's worth the extra $700 for a Premier Economy seat? Right ow they a great deal for C$1,600 round trip including taxes for the back of the plane.
Cam, I often rationalise, or not, the extra $$ by breaking it down to $$ per hour.

The flight is 14 hours each way which means 15 hours in the seat. $700/30 is $23+- per hour. Is it worth that amount to you per hour for more leg room and better grub?
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