Over the past decade, we’ve seen airlines in the United States do a better job of monetizing premium cabins, including first and business class. Back in the day, first class would be outrageously expensive. Most seats wouldn’t be sold, but rather, would go to people upgrading. Nowadays the percentage of first class seats outright paid for continues to increase, as airlines often decrease the price difference between economy and first class.
In this post, I’d like to share my take on when first class is worth it — how much extra am I willing to pay for a first class seat, and how do I decide whether to try to upgrade or pay outright?
After all, a fully flat bed with direct aisle access…
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
