It always makes me laugh when members of this board  start on about the Business class thing and how they can't sit for 12 hours in an economy seat.  I have always had the opinion that any kind of air travel is unpleasant whatever class you are in. I for one will never travel anything but economy.

First of all  the type of person I want to fuck never travels anything but economy. I always use Arab airlines to Thailand and transiting through Amman Dubai or Doha there is always the chance of getting together with a Thai overseas worker on his way home for vacation. Secondly the money one saves can buy an awful lot of extras in Thailand.

I have know some strange queens who always pay the extra to go Business to be more comfortable for a 12 hour flight and then stay in a dump for 3 or 4 weeks when they get there. I live in Saudi Arabia and the fare to Bkk right now economy  with Qatar Airways is in GBP 420 return their business special is 700 pounds. Is it worth an extra 280 pounds to have a bigger seat that lies flat and to have the same food as economy but served on a plate rather than a foil container.

I would personally put that extra money against something during my stay in Thailand rather than  for a brief period of being pampered inside a metal tube.

One last note is that I wonder how many of you business class travelers have been complaining about rising prices in Thailand including off charges and tips

allieb wrote:

I have know some strange queens who always pay the extra to go Business to be more comfortable for a 12 hour flight and then stay in a dump for 3 or 4 weeks when they get there.

You mean large queens and it's more than 12 hours from USA and most of Europe. Ever sit next to someone in Eco. that spills over on to your seat and can't fully extend the tray?

TrongpaiExpat wrote:

Ever sit next to someone in Eco. that spills over on to your seat and can't fully extend the tray?

Actually yes and as most flights I have been on were  not completely full I have complained and been moved. By the way I have always thought that Fat people should pay a premium. I fact a fat queen I know here has been was banned from BA economy when they had this route  and has to go back to UK Business. Difference of fare was 500 pounds economy 1,850  pounds business. Before anybody says its unfair this person was not sick just fucking greedy with food.

If you are seated next to en extra large person and complain enough you will be moved and if no empty seats are available you might get moved up front to Business  and have an orgasm

"I for one will never travel anything but economy."

Okay. That's fine. Somebody has to sit back there. Might as well be you.

If someone else chooses to pay for Biz Class and then economize on other outlays, why is that worthy of comment, much less disdain? We've all got different priorities.

As for "Persons Of Size", someone's opinion (yours or mine) of their guilt is totally irrelevant. Either they should pay more or they shouldn't.

No price is too high for the privilege of having a curtain separating me from the likes of allieb.

mahjongguy wrote:

Either they should pay more or they shouldn't.

Now we can't BLAME many overweight persons for that but your point is well took. If we base charges on 1) yours and your luggage weight, AND 2) the actual miles flown * surcharge per mile, then a lot of inefficiency, at least as measured in persons moved per mile per quantity of fuel, might then wear out the system? Of course the "hub" system would not survive (has anyone figured out whether HUBS are really efficient?)  Perhaps those that can will keep their weight down in light of xtra charges however they can't be punished, maybe just  made to pay a little extra for a wider seat so the rest can be sure they are as well, comfortable?

... I never have to worry about what the poor people are doing.  I just look past the curtain down into Economy Class.  Poor sods

Well said Homintern!!
   Being 6 foot 4, and 18 stone, l would NEVER travel Eco, aside the fact Deep Vein Thrombosis, with a 10 hour flight, stuck between 3 other people, you cant tell me its comfy.
I  use to fly Eco, but my knees where under my chin, maybe we should charge the tall people as well as the fatties ?
Also assuming if Eco is so good, you would refuse an upgrade on principle?

PP

homintern wrote:

... I never have to worry about what the poor people are doing.  I just look past the curtain down into Economy Class.  Poor sods

or do as I do-accuse the person next to you of being vile and revolting and tell the flight attendant they are touching you up and a lawsuit is in the wind-usually gets you upgraded.

People give you terrible glares as you struggle to get your fake Louis Vuitton hand luggage from the overhead locker and get escorted to Business Class. They think you are some frightfully important person-especially the puzzled one who sat beside you.

My next feat is to try the same in Business and be sent to First Class where I truly belong.

I must try that on my local songtaew and see where it gets me  

economy = misery
business = misery lite

I also am 6ft 4 and all legs.  I will not fly if I have to fly economy.  Those few extra inches mean so much to me.. My first trip over I flew economy and I was so sore and miserable that I vowed never to fly that way again. I also now opt for an aisle seat so I can get up and down without disturbing anyone.  If I can't afford to fly and enjoy myself I might as well stay home.

I have certainly touched some nerves here.

My point was that so many people, (Judge yourselves) fly business and then get very mean at destination. They complain that their income isn't as much as it used to be and make sacrifices and start penny pinching. I work in a very rich country and I could afford to fly business if I wanted. The reason I don't is as I stated in my original post. Another reason is I feel guilty at wasting money that could well be put to a better use like a bit extra for the boys and a bit extra on added comforts on arrival,which are shared with the current boy.

I'm not a mean person but I am careful not to WASTE on myself. For you tall girls there is nothing you can do but go business after all you are not responsible for your height and you are doing the right thing for yourselves and the poor sods in Economy as Hommie calls them . I bet if there were some POOR BUGGERS back behind the curtain Hommie would be in there like a shot.

I wish that fat people would have as much consideration,  I believe that in 90% of cases their size is due to sheer greed.

If I were an over-sized person then I would not consider the extra money for upgrading to be a waste.

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TrongpaiExpat wrote:

if no empty seats are available you might get moved up front to Business  and have an orgasm

ROFL!

i think if your income is above a certain level it's worth the extra cost... i'm little so i feel comfortable in economy, but after 10hrs, I still feel a bit buggered coming off economy...

business does give you much more room... much more comfortable and better food/service so much more pleasant.

i think it comes down to income and how big u are... i do agree tho, business is a lot more than economy... so for most it's not worth it