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Originally Posted by rastaman777 (Post 27171712)

We (4 adults, 1 baby) flying SYR-ATL-PEN. It's only 2 hour flight first segment, 30 minutes last segment.
We chose 1st for the convenience...seems like we r flying an old Delta MD-90 for the 2 hour segment.
Really not sure if it's worth the double fare as opposed to 'comfort plus' or even economy for such a short flight.
Thoughts?

It's a short flight, so not worth the money. Especially at double the cost of coach. Comfort Plus maybe, as you do have a baby and could use any comfort you can get.

I only pay for domestic first beyond 4 hours. I try for the UG's for anything under that, but if it doesn't look good i still have a plus/comfort seat. That all changes of course, depending on the price of paying up. There is a rare deal every so often.

Thanks for the input.

I agree, I think I should have just gone comfort plus. It's actually almost triple the price for the 1st class seats!
I think it's too late to drop down now, it's past 24 hours since booking.
This is first time flying with baby AND elderly parents so I think I was probably not thinking straight when booking.
Oh well...live and learn I guess!

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Originally Posted by cur (Post 27116752)

i passed out during the safety demonstration, seat fully upright. i woke up with 3 hours to go. missed their amazing wine and dinner service. super upset i didn't just book y.

But couldn't you still get food or drink after you woke, if there were still 3 hours to go? Also maybe you slept so well because you had a wider seat and more room, even if the seat was upright. Plus fewer PAX to disrupt you.

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Originally Posted by China Clipper (Post 27124817)

I pay out of pocket for domestic F every time I fly now. I simply cannot fit into coach seats anymore (Norma Desmond had a relevant remark) and on recent DL flights even F was cramped. Flying overseas, it depends on the airline/airplane whether J is adequate or one must pony up for F. Fortunately, we have miles for that, because we certainly don't have the money for it..

I'm similar - I just only want to fly paid F. We rarely fly so I can't get free upgrades and I don't have enough miles. I prefer F because I think it's more helpful with IRROPS. But mostly I just like the bigger seat and the lower crowdedness factor. I know it's expensive but it's easier to do when we rarely fly.

SQ does not do tarmac transfers. jetquay does, even if flying Y LCC.

anyone who has not experienced certain kinds of accommodations can not imagine how they compare to normal "hotels" - there is zero comparison between fanciest private jumbo jets, EY Residence, let alone F, and what is possible at higher end of market re accommodations. some of us spend on accommodations instead of J/F.

gaobest, when flying paid F you should check out paid VIP services at commercial airports (better than LH FCT)