Fisrt Class?

**Dana** · 10-18-2003

I was wondering if anyone knew the price difference on plane tickets from coach to first class? After getting off my sardine can for a plane and viewing these lovely seats I was just wondering how much you have to pay for that? Anyone?:D

jonesee3 · 10-18-2003

Ok----here is an example....I am flying from Honolulu-Orlando then Orlando to Dallas then back to Honolulu for our trip in January. Coach (which is what I will be buying) for those cities is $786.00. I just looked up the same exact flights but first class--:dazed :dazed :dazed $2075.00!!!
Maybe if I win the lotto while visiting, I will take first class back to Honolulu!
Crazy prices! But heck, if I could afford it, I'd do it!
:) :) :)
Heather

graybill · 10-18-2003

We just flew round trip from Phila. to San Francisco 2 weeks ago.
The round trip in coach was 372.00 each. For the trip home we asked how much to upgrade to first class. About 1800.00 per ticket!!! Needless to say, we stayed in coach.

graybill

**Dana** · 10-18-2003

Wow! There is a reason I fly like a sardine. I could buy another trip with those costs. For a two hour plane trip it is not worth it. Holy cow it's not that nice up there.Thanks for the information you two.

disneydana · 10-18-2003

NO WAY!! That is unbelievable. I never would have guessed first class would have cost so much. I am currently trying to book a flight to San Juan and am watching prices. I guess I won't be checking into first class tickets!

**llama** · 10-20-2003

Sometimes, if the plane is fully booked, they'll ask for volunteers to be bumped to the next flight and they'll put you in first class This happened to us in Denver and the next flight was only l hour later. Trouble is - now I'm spoiled. We once took a bump to a later flight and they gave us two free tickets anywhere in N. America.

**Dana** · 10-20-2003

That would "rock". I would take the first class over the free tickets I think. Only because I have never tried it and now that I know what it costs, I could never afford it.....oh well...maybe someday.:D

Turnwrench · 10-20-2003

First class isn't always that outrageous. Make sure you ask, just for fun, for the lowest first class rate whenever you make a reservataion.

There are fares, not always advertised, with some carriers that will get you into first class for not much more than a full coach (not a heavily discounted) fare. You will have to ask for it however, as most carriers won't offer it.

Just a little insight from an airline insider.....

**Dana** · 10-20-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Turnwrench
First class isn't always that outrageous. Make sure you ask, just for fun, for the lowest first class rate whenever you make a reservataion.

There are fares, not always advertised, with some carriers that will get you into first class for not much more than a full coach (not a heavily discounted) fare. You will have to ask for it however, as most carriers won't offer it.

Just a little insight from an airline insider.....

What if you have a package plan through Disney. Am I still able to request this? Thaks for the insider's view. It's always welcomed here. Please let me know. I never make my own arrangements and always had a travel agent do it. Now I went with WDW travel and let them handle all the details. I have a winter Package deal. Thanks again for the tip.

Turnwrench · 10-20-2003

Also keep in mind that most of the people in first class are there because they are frequent fliers who have upgraded or are traveling on frequent flier free awards tickets, or airline employees riding on standby passes. Very few first class seats are actually sold for those astronomical prices.

Turnwrench · 10-20-2003

Dana, any travel agent should be able to request that for you, including WDW Travel. Just let them know that you want the lowest available first class fare and see what shakes out. If you aren't successful, send me a private e-mail with your flight itinerary and I'll see if I can do anything for you.

**Dana** · 10-20-2003

Wow that's a very kind offer. I'll call them in the morning. I'll let you know tomorrow night what comes of it. I don't want you to put yourself out or anything ok. I appreciate your help. The kindness that is tossed around on this site is one of the number one reasons I love it here. AGain, thanks.:D

GrumpyDad · 10-20-2003

When I was in corporate America we had a policy, over 4 hours or across an ocean you could fly business or if business was not available first class. The extra room is nice, the decent food was nice, but more then anything it was the chance to relax without a toddler kicking the back of my seat for 4 hours that made it worth it.

My youngest DD's first trip to WDW was also her first flight. This was back in the days when United was the business airline and was also proud of being the official WDW airline. Anyway, at that time I was doing a lot of traveling and was a 100,000 mile member. For this trip I used a bunch of frequent flyer miles for my DW and DD's tickets and when we got to the airport I asked if they could seat us all together, my DD tells her that Daddy is taking her to WDW. The lady asked if I was a frequent flyer and I showed her my card, she looked at the computer and asked us to wait until the rest of the plane was boarded. Carolyn is watching everyone getting on the plane and is getting worried that it will leave without us. Finally the lady calls me up to the podium and, grinning ear to ear, says she has three seats, but there is an aisle between them would this be ok? I look at the tickets and they are in first class. :) Super nice trip out and a great first trip at WDW for the family. On the way home it is off to coach. As we are making our way to row 600 or whatever it was my DD stops looks around and announces that she DOES NOT want to sit here and wants to go back to the front of the plane. Took a while for her to accept that that was a rare treat indeed.

-harry

**Dana** · 10-20-2003

What a wonderful surprise for you and your family. That was an awesome example of great customer service skills. I always find the one that can't be bothered...:laugh Seat 600??? I think I was in that same exact seat the other night. I didn't get the pleasure of the kicking toddler, but I did get the screaming baby for 1 1/2 hours. The poor guys ears were driving him crazy. I felt so bad for him. I never seen a plane empy that quick though..:laugh :laugh :laugh

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Fisrt Class? I was wondering if anyone knew the price difference on plane tickets from coach to first class? After getting off my sardine can for a plane and viewing these lovely seats I was just wondering how much you have to pay for that? Anyone?:D __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 269 days 13 hours 13 minutes

10-18-2003	#3 (permalink)
graybill Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 213	First Class? We just flew round trip from Phila. to San Francisco 2 weeks ago. The round trip in coach was 372.00 each. For the trip home we asked how much to upgrade to first class. About 1800.00 per ticket!!! Needless to say, we stayed in coach. graybill __________________ Disneyland 1959 Disney World 1979 DVC 2001

10-18-2003	#4 (permalink)
Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Wow! There is a reason I fly like a sardine. I could buy another trip with those costs. For a two hour plane trip it is not worth it. Holy cow it's not that nice up there.Thanks for the information you two. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 269 days 13 hours 13 minutes

10-18-2003	#5 (permalink)
disneydana Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: atlanta Posts: 645	NO WAY!! That is unbelievable. I never would have guessed first class would have cost so much. I am currently trying to book a flight to San Juan and am watching prices. I guess I won't be checking into first class tickets! __________________ GO HOKIES!!

10-20-2003	#6 (permalink)
llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Sometimes, if the plane is fully booked, they'll ask for volunteers to be bumped to the next flight and they'll put you in first class This happened to us in Denver and the next flight was only l hour later. Trouble is - now I'm spoiled. We once took a bump to a later flight and they gave us two free tickets anywhere in N. America. __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 30 days 0 hours 13 minutes

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Fisrt Class?

10-18-2003	#2 (permalink)
jonesee3 Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hawaii (but I am a FL resident) Posts: 67	Ok----here is an example....I am flying from Honolulu-Orlando then Orlando to Dallas then back to Honolulu for our trip in January. Coach (which is what I will be buying) for those cities is $786.00. I just looked up the same exact flights but first class--:dazed :dazed :dazed $2075.00!!! Maybe if I win the lotto while visiting, I will take first class back to Honolulu! Crazy prices! But heck, if I could afford it, I'd do it! :) :) :) Heather

10-20-2003	#7 (permalink)
Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	That would "rock". I would take the first class over the free tickets I think. Only because I have never tried it and now that I know what it costs, I could never afford it.....oh well...maybe someday.:D __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 269 days 13 hours 13 minutes

10-20-2003	#8 (permalink)
Turnwrench Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 138	First class isn't always that outrageous. Make sure you ask, just for fun, for the lowest first class rate whenever you make a reservataion. There are fares, not always advertised, with some carriers that will get you into first class for not much more than a full coach (not a heavily discounted) fare. You will have to ask for it however, as most carriers won't offer it. Just a little insight from an airline insider..... __________________ Turnwrench --"You're mocking me, aren't you?"

10-20-2003	#10 (permalink)
Turnwrench Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 138	Also keep in mind that most of the people in first class are there because they are frequent fliers who have upgraded or are traveling on frequent flier free awards tickets, or airline employees riding on standby passes. Very few first class seats are actually sold for those astronomical prices. __________________ Turnwrench --"You're mocking me, aren't you?"

10-20-2003	#11 (permalink)
Turnwrench Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 138	Dana, any travel agent should be able to request that for you, including WDW Travel. Just let them know that you want the lowest available first class fare and see what shakes out. If you aren't successful, send me a private e-mail with your flight itinerary and I'll see if I can do anything for you. __________________ Turnwrench --"You're mocking me, aren't you?"

10-20-2003	#12 (permalink)
Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Wow that's a very kind offer. I'll call them in the morning. I'll let you know tomorrow night what comes of it. I don't want you to put yourself out or anything ok. I appreciate your help. The kindness that is tossed around on this site is one of the number one reasons I love it here. AGain, thanks.:D __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 269 days 13 hours 13 minutes

10-20-2003	#13 (permalink)
GrumpyDad Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,182	When I was in corporate America we had a policy, over 4 hours or across an ocean you could fly business or if business was not available first class. The extra room is nice, the decent food was nice, but more then anything it was the chance to relax without a toddler kicking the back of my seat for 4 hours that made it worth it. My youngest DD's first trip to WDW was also her first flight. This was back in the days when United was the business airline and was also proud of being the official WDW airline. Anyway, at that time I was doing a lot of traveling and was a 100,000 mile member. For this trip I used a bunch of frequent flyer miles for my DW and DD's tickets and when we got to the airport I asked if they could seat us all together, my DD tells her that Daddy is taking her to WDW. The lady asked if I was a frequent flyer and I showed her my card, she looked at the computer and asked us to wait until the rest of the plane was boarded. Carolyn is watching everyone getting on the plane and is getting worried that it will leave without us. Finally the lady calls me up to the podium and, grinning ear to ear, says she has three seats, but there is an aisle between them would this be ok? I look at the tickets and they are in first class. :) Super nice trip out and a great first trip at WDW for the family. On the way home it is off to coach. As we are making our way to row 600 or whatever it was my DD stops looks around and announces that she DOES NOT want to sit here and wants to go back to the front of the plane. Took a while for her to accept that that was a rare treat indeed. -harry __________________ . Jan 2008 Yacht Club ~* Jan 2007 Caribbean Beach Dec/Jan 2005/2006 Disney Poly / Disney Wonder New Years Trip Nov 2003 - Caribbean Beach ~* Nov 2002 – Coronado Springs ~ Feb 2001 – Boardwalk Feb 2000 – Swan ~~~~~ Feb 1999 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1998 – Boardwalk Feb 1997 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1996 – Beach Club ~~~ May 1995 - Swan Feb 1995 – Dixie Landings ~*~ May 1994 – Dolphin

10-20-2003	#14 (permalink)
Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	What a wonderful surprise for you and your family. That was an awesome example of great customer service skills. I always find the one that can't be bothered...:laugh Seat 600??? I think I was in that same exact seat the other night. I didn't get the pleasure of the kicking toddler, but I did get the screaming baby for 1 1/2 hours. The poor guys ears were driving him crazy. I felt so bad for him. I never seen a plane empy that quick though..:laugh :laugh :laugh __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 269 days 13 hours 13 minutes

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