2infinity
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I'm in planning mode for my next holiday (contemplating Cape Town to see the great whites). I have 900K QFF points. I prefer to use my points for business class fares, I don't see economy as a good use of points as the taxes etc cost almost the same as just buying the economy ticket. Just doing ye ole check award flight availability and I see some first class flights available as well. As all experienced award redeemers know business is double the economy points and first is triple the economy points. Having said that, am I prepared to spend half again what I would normally for a business award? I'm trying to see some sort of justification in it. The first class experience sounds all well and good but as someone that normally flies economy, business is a wonderful step up already. Business usually offers lie flat beds, better food/drinks, lounge access etc. First seems to offer these too but maybe a slightly better quality. I usually don't sleep on flights so the bed size/comfort not that important. I'm not too fussy about what I eat/drink, so that's not really that important. If I want a shower, the lounges have that available. First seems to offer you more privacy, but is this a good thing when travelling with others?
I just don't think I'm really sold on First, but I may never get another chance to experience it. Just wanted to see others thoughts on it, especially those that don't use premium too often but had tried both business and first long haul.
I just don't think I'm really sold on First, but I may never get another chance to experience it. Just wanted to see others thoughts on it, especially those that don't use premium too often but had tried both business and first long haul.