If LAX-MCO is its usual Airbus, row 6 seating isn't much worse than F, if you can get it.
FWIW, you probably get
more legroom in row 6, although the seat isn't as wide and it doesn't recline as much.
And if you're paying for UA F for the food, there's something seriously wrong with you.
Originally Posted by
jhayes_1780
I agree with this... take a tour, rent a car, do something other then sit at LAX for 9 hours.
Also, make sure the extra 400 for F is for on of the LAX-MCO n/s flights. Otherwise if you go through DEN, ORD, or IAD you will be on a Ted plane (no F).
There's another option - fly via IAD on a three-class 777 and pay for C. Yeah, the OP would have to do TED to MCO, but it's only a little over 2 hours. That also avoids the 9-hour layover followed by the LAX-MCO redeye. (The only 3-class plane between LAX-IAD leaves LAX about 8AM. It's UA946. I'm not sure if the OP would be able to make that connection)
Heck, if the OP starts looking at that, maybe flying through SFO is an option, too. I haven't looked recently, but I think there's more 3-class service between SFO-IAD than there is between LAX-IAD.
And in true FT fashion, that's more segments and more miles.
Finally, it is up to you..... but since you have had recent spinal surgery, I would spring for the travel cancellation insurance (I have NEVER recommended anyone to do this), but I have seen the after-effects of neurosurgery, and it can be tricky at best.
IMO, I think your are biting off more then you can chew doing a T-PAC and trans-con 7 months after surgery.
Depends on the specifics of the surgery.
I was back on my full travel schedule three weeks after getting a C5/C6 fusion for a herniated disk that was pinching both my spinal cord and nerves to my arms.
And FWIW, if you're not healed enough to travel seven months after surgery, you probably never will be.