Poll of the Day > Delta is rolling out first class suites for international flights

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http://news.delta.com/worlds-first-all-suite-business-class-introduced-delta-one

US-based airlines suck, so it is nice to see them trying to catch up to what foreign airlines have been doing for years. Would still like to see proper first vs business class options though, and they still have a looooong way to go to rival airlines like Emirates.
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I have a friend who flew Eremites first class to Dubai. I dont know what his dad does, but they are loaded because those tickets are $20k a pop. The amenities are ridiculous.
Check it out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBH66KB2PJU
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That's cool. He usually just gives away Steam games.
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Would like to see more pre-boarding amenities like with Air France. Delta's lounges are nice, but they arent particularly opulent.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRbTPmNt2GM
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Thats so nice of you @DeItaBIadeX
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DABGx8Jxssc
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I can't say I've ever really understood the point in super-fancy air travel. It just seems like such an absurd waste of money, given that you're only going to be traveling for a few hours. I guess it's a decent way for people who can't afford such a lifestyle normally to spend that time pretending to be fabulously wealthy, given that dropping $20k on a plane ticket is cheaper than having a particularly extravagant home, but it's still pretty pointless. Provided I've got enough leg room and my luggage doesn't get lost, I'm happy. I'll get my fancy food by just going to a fancy restaurant, which is far more cost-efficient (or better yet, I'll make it myself).
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adjl posted...

I can't say I've ever really understood the point in super-fancy air travel.

Some people have a ton of money, but not enough to fly private. Thats pretty much all there is to understand.
The big secret about first class flights is that most people in first class dont actually pay for it. It is either covered by your company (for business trips), through frequent flyer miles, or an upgrade to reward loyalty.
I used to think frequent flyer programs were BS, but now I love them. I have ~220k skymiles with delta which is enough for a free first class round trip pretty much anywhere in the world.
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CountessRolab posted...

Some people have a ton of money, but not enough to fly private. Thats pretty much all there is to understand.

Flying private's also pretty pointless, unless it's for security reasons or truly time-sensitive situations. That explanation doesn't really make it seem any less pointless.

CountessRolab posted...

The big secret about first class flights is that most people in first class dont actually pay for it. It is either covered by your company (for business trips), through frequent flyer miles, or an upgrade to reward loyalty.

Which still doesn't make it seem not pointless. That just changes whose money is being wasted. Realistically, if my company's willing to spend $20k to get me a super-fancy flight, I'd much rather they spend a tenth of that on a regular flight and spend the rest buying me 180 $100 meals.
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KStateKing17 posted...

Thats so nice of you @DeItaBIadeX

That can't be me, I'm not warned. >:D

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Originally clicked this topic because I saw my name. :P
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adjl posted...

CountessRolab posted...

Some people have a ton of money, but not enough to fly private. Thats pretty much all there is to understand.

Flying private's also pretty pointless, unless it's for security reasons or truly time-sensitive situations. That explanation doesn't really make it seem any less pointless.

CountessRolab posted...

The big secret about first class flights is that most people in first class dont actually pay for it. It is either covered by your company (for business trips), through frequent flyer miles, or an upgrade to reward loyalty.

Which still doesn't make it seem not pointless. That just changes whose money is being wasted. Realistically, if my company's willing to spend $20k to get me a super-fancy flight, I'd much rather they spend a tenth of that on a regular flight and spend the rest buying me 180 $100 meals.

Based on you logic, any form of luxury can be considered "pointless". And if your company is paying for 20K flights, I guarantee that you are getting a massive meal stipend when you arrive.
I just dont understand what point you are trying to make. Luxury by definition is wasteful.
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CountessRolab posted...

Based on you logic, any form of luxury can be considered "pointless".

To some degree, yes, but that's not a binary distinction. Some luxuries are a great deal more pointless than others. Luxury flights definitely qualify for that, given how cost-inefficient they are compared to similarly luxurious experiences elsewhere.
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I wouldn't want to work for a company that spends 20K for a flight. I'd rather people at the bottom get paid their fair share than that much be wasted.

SkynyrdRocker posted...

I wouldn't want to work for a company that spends 20K for a flight. I'd rather people at the bottom get paid their fair share than that much be wasted.

and i wish magic was real. reality sucks
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CountessRolab posted...

SkynyrdRocker posted...

I wouldn't want to work for a company that spends 20K for a flight. I'd rather people at the bottom get paid their fair share than that much be wasted.

and i wish magic was real. reality sucks

Nothing about that scenario is inevitable, though, and by glorifying excess like this, you're only contributing to the problem.
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Delta can fuck off for leaving a friend of mine stranded and telling us to go fuck ourselves when we expected them to account for their fuckup.

Paid for a broke friend to fly to see a sick grandpa, Delta missed the layover flight, and my friend was left in the airport overnight. Then we had to re-book a new flight because they wouldn't honor their fuckup, nor provide a hotel or even an apology. Never use Delta.
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*shrug*
I have only ever had positive experiences with Delta.
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