My "is it worth it?" flight in F
Dec 16, 2018, 10:43 pm
#91
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If you get the chance try VS, their Clubhouse is excellent.
Dec 17, 2018, 2:30 am
#92
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Dec 17, 2018, 7:22 am
#93
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Sounds like my dad. I don't think he ever flew anything but Y in his life. I once even had to convince him to upgrade a rental car (for 4 adult males plus luggage) from a Renault Twingo to a Volvo estate, by physically taking the 15EUR upgrade fee out of my pocket and physically offering it to him!
Dec 17, 2018, 9:04 am
#94
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We were due to fly Y this year on IB back from MAD until the trip had to be cancelled. As long as they still use the A346 I would have no hesitation in booking Y again as previous experience has shown it's an acceptable experience. Two big plus points in using IB to EZE.....being able to take a day flight as well as the window seats being configured in pairs so you don't have anyone sitting beside you.
Dec 18, 2018, 6:56 pm
#95
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Pretty sure the majority of us started flying in Y without any issues (flew LGW GND in 90s and loved it, then LHR BOS in 2008 and it was great, both Y) but J has ruined us.
I need to fly Y again to rediscover just how "not that bad" it is.
I need to fly Y again to rediscover just how "not that bad" it is.
Dec 18, 2018, 8:42 pm
#96
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Paynesville, Vic
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Over the last 4 months have flown Eu to Au via BA F, QR Y, and this week BA F again. Both F flights were booked ex Prg using GUF vouchers. On reflection the real benefits to me flying F over Y have been a). Increased TPs and avios, b.) Increased personal space and improved/ extended quality/quantity of sleep via lay flat seating. c.) Gate louse feel good factor!
Service and food were good in both classes. Downside flying BA F using a voucher via a TA has been 4 flights to get to Melb (Prg Lhr Sin Syd Mel) and of course the cost - which has still been good value though with the voucher. (GBP3500). Benefit of Y was more direct routing (after positioning to Lhr from Prg using avios) Lhr Doh Mel and cost (GBP750). As a Gold the airport experiences didnt differ other than access to the Concorde lounge in Lhr.
I plan to return to Y with either QF or QR for my next trip in Feb (maybe Lhr dct Per on the QF 787) after flying back from here in F again. Must admit that I am now quite happy to mix and match the class of travel even though I thought that flying predominantly J over the last 5 years would have spoilt me. To me, saving nearly A$4500 in the process (minus the value of the extra avios) once in a while is quite a good substitute for the feel good factor of flying in F or J for that matter..
OF
Service and food were good in both classes. Downside flying BA F using a voucher via a TA has been 4 flights to get to Melb (Prg Lhr Sin Syd Mel) and of course the cost - which has still been good value though with the voucher. (GBP3500). Benefit of Y was more direct routing (after positioning to Lhr from Prg using avios) Lhr Doh Mel and cost (GBP750). As a Gold the airport experiences didnt differ other than access to the Concorde lounge in Lhr.
I plan to return to Y with either QF or QR for my next trip in Feb (maybe Lhr dct Per on the QF 787) after flying back from here in F again. Must admit that I am now quite happy to mix and match the class of travel even though I thought that flying predominantly J over the last 5 years would have spoilt me. To me, saving nearly A$4500 in the process (minus the value of the extra avios) once in a while is quite a good substitute for the feel good factor of flying in F or J for that matter..
OF
Dec 19, 2018, 1:05 am
#97
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My limit for Y is 5h/5h30m.
I fly only for leisure and I don't get any bonus point being uncomfortable for long hours... so why should I?
When I was 20, 30 even, things were different, but now at 45 and no longer "in shape", I want comfort 
That said, J is perfectly fine even in my least preferred seat type, because it will be always better than an Y seat.
Flying F, done basically* only via UUA or GUF, remains a special treat.
*I paid for F in one case only, ex-CAI with QR when the local currency dived hard and the price of F was less than booking J from Europe.
I fly only for leisure and I don't get any bonus point being uncomfortable for long hours... so why should I?
When I was 20, 30 even, things were different, but now at 45 and no longer "in shape", I want comfort That said, J is perfectly fine even in my least preferred seat type, because it will be always better than an Y seat.
Flying F, done basically* only via UUA or GUF, remains a special treat.
*I paid for F in one case only, ex-CAI with QR when the local currency dived hard and the price of F was less than booking J from Europe.