No, it's expensive but not "private plane" expensive. I rode first-class international once because I was recovering from covid and didn't want to deal with the pain of coach (and the travel company that was responsible for my getting covid was paying some of the bill). I'm also 6'4" and don't physically fit in coach. So like, yeah, I'm being physically forced out of coach cause it's too small and I have to pay out the ass to just exist on a plane without physical pain. Must mean I have my own jet, and not that I'm getting fucked.

[–] hydration9806@lemmy.ml 13 points 9 months ago (2 children)

From another tall guy, how was it? Obviously not worth the price, but is it absolutely not worth the price or just very not worth the price?

[–] chuckleslord@lemmy.world 15 points 9 months ago

It was the most comfortable plane flight in my life. It wasn't super comfortable, the sleeper pod things are made for smaller people obviously, but there wasn't pain and there were positions I could move through if one got a little too uncomfy. It was so nice compared to every other flight in my life.

[–] jadedwench@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago

While I am not super tall, I am heavy. The one time I got to fly international first class was the first and only time I could sleep on a plane. I got a nice large bourbon, fluffy comforter, pillow, and burrito-ed myself in that pod. It was utterly glorious. I was glad that I wasn't paying for it... Was something around 4k for a 5-6 hour flight.

If the flight is international and sufficiently long, getting better seats is worth it. Better food. Free booze. Lounge access (it depends...). More space. If the price is right, get first.

[–] TenderfootGungi@lemmy.world 7 points 9 months ago

Those taking first class are often traveling on a company’s dime or using credit card points.