Well, I did it. I bought a 1st class airline ticket.

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  • quiet
    we'll miss you our friend. RIP
    • Sep 2001
    • 25115

    #46
    Originally posted by SleazyDream


    what did it cost?


    I'm such a cheap bastard that i always stuff my parents into economy when i buy them tickets. I'm even sending them a day earlier to vegas than me cause it was cheaper that day.

    (my mom works for me and she wants to come to the party)
    it was for the year 2000 new years. dom, crystal - the whole works. basically a complete party, with us passing the speed of sound at midnight. it was something like 15000 CAD (for two).

    obviously not something you do every day. i did it, because my dad had always talked about flying on the concorde (and going supersonic) since i can remember. i'm glad we did it.
    we'll miss you our friend. RIP

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    • hershie
      Confirmed User
      • Jun 2002
      • 4642

      #47
      i flew from Seattle to Tokyo (about 10 hours) on a 767 in the middle of the row (5 seats across) and noone was in the whole row and the arm rests went up so I got to lie down and sleep during the flight. Wish I could say the same for the return flight.

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      • Sunshine McGillicutty
        So Fucking Banned
        • Oct 2002
        • 475

        #48
        Originally posted by Bobo


        How are Friday's?
        Couldn't tell ya.. the only time i can remember departing on a friday was SFO -> Heathrow a few years ago. I wasn't even thinking 1st class upgrades back then.

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        • SleazyDream
          I'm here for SPORT
          • Jul 2001
          • 41470

          #49
          Originally posted by quiet


          it was for the year 2000 new years. dom, crystal - the whole works. basically a complete party, with us passing the speed of sound at midnight. it was something like 15000 CAD (for two).

          obviously not something you do every day. i did it, because my dad had always talked about flying on the concorde (and going supersonic) since i can remember. i'm glad we did it.
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          • WiredGuy
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            • Aug 2002
            • 34512

            #50
            Originally posted by quiet


            it was for the year 2000 new years. dom, crystal - the whole works. basically a complete party, with us passing the speed of sound at midnight. it was something like 15000 CAD (for two).

            obviously not something you do every day. i did it, because my dad had always talked about flying on the concorde (and going supersonic) since i can remember. i'm glad we did it.
            That's a great gift to give your father, one of those things that someone has always wanted to do their entire lives and you made it a reality for him. Good for you. Sounds really cool too and not that bad a price, I heard it was about $25k CAD for NYC-London on the concord (for one).

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            • picindex
              Confirmed User
              • Oct 2002
              • 1038

              #51
              Originally posted by Bobo
              Tthose that have flown 1st class and economy tell me that 1st class is well worth it.
              Its not.

              I fly Jet Blue now and they rock! If I go International then I will for sure spend the bucks to fly 1st Class. Well worth the money! I really want to take a concord flight but thats about $8,000.00-$12,000.00 last I checked.

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              • Brown Bear
                Confirmed User
                • May 2002
                • 4982

                #52
                My favorites:

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                Cathay Pacific

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                • quiet
                  we'll miss you our friend. RIP
                  • Sep 2001
                  • 25115

                  #53
                  Originally posted by WiredGuy


                  That's a great gift to give your father, one of those things that someone has always wanted to do their entire lives and you made it a reality for him. Good for you. Sounds really cool too and not that bad a price, I heard it was about $25k CAD for NYC-London on the concord (for one).

                  WG
                  it was truly awesome. the concorde is like no other plane in the world (obviously). our flight was just 1.5 hours out, then 1.5 hours back (roughly). my dad will talk about it for the rest of his life.

                  if you have the money, go for it. amazing.
                  we'll miss you our friend. RIP

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                  • jennycards
                    Confirmed User
                    • Feb 2002
                    • 1124

                    #54
                    Originally posted by Bobo
                    I'm flying economy this time out just because the cheap sluts (insert: 'females') will be in that section.
                    I talked to a train company employee who pays nothing for train rides and he told me he always traveled 2nd class because all the cute chicks are there.
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                    • Rictor
                      Old Timer
                      • Jan 2001
                      • 12208

                      #55
                      I like a good road trip if the drive is under 8 hours. Vegas is too far...I'm not into driving thru the desert.

                      As for 1st class vs. coach...I just sleep anyway...or watch the movie...so it really doesn't matter to me.

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                      • Joe Sixpack
                        So Fucking Banned
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 3793

                        #56
                        Originally posted by quiet


                        it was truly awesome. the concorde is like no other plane in the world (obviously). our flight was just 1.5 hours out, then 1.5 hours back (roughly). my dad will talk about it for the rest of his life.

                        if you have the money, go for it. amazing.
                        Life is all about packing as many experiences as possible into your lifetime. Sounds like fun and a great gift for your Dad! I must get on a concorde someday. It's not surprising that the French created the most stylish and fastest commercial jet on Earth. A lot of people hate the French but I love their passion. They eat and drink better than any nation on earth. French wine IS the finest on earth and French cuisine puts the rest of Europe to shame, even Italy. No wonder the English hate them. They have the best art and the most beautiful architecture - and I think their women are hot too. Well... not all of them.

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                        • theking
                          Nice Kitty
                          • Sep 2002
                          • 21053

                          #57
                          Unfortunately I don't fly anymore because of my back. Most flights are too long for me. When I travel, I travel by motor home and usually have a friend drive me, or I hire a driver. If I drive myself I will stop at every road side rest area to walk and relieve some of the pain from sitting an hour. Additionally from what some of my friends have told me and from what I have seen on T.V. I don't think I would fly anyhow. The show up time and some of the bullshit you have to go through to board a plane, since 9/11, I would have little toleration for. I do not like to be treated as livestock. By the way I have never flown first class. I am just to tight with a nickel.
                          Last edited by theking; 11-15-2002, 12:44 AM.
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                          • Joe Sixpack
                            So Fucking Banned
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 3793

                            #58
                            Originally posted by theking
                            Unfortunately I don't fly anymore because of my back. Most flights are too long for me. When I travel, I travel by motor home and usually have a friend drive me, or I hire a driver. If I drive myself I will stop at every road side rest area to walk and relieve some of the pain from sitting an hour. Additionally from what some of my friends have told me and from what I have seen on T.V. I don't think I would fly anyhow. The show up time and some of the bullshit you have to go through to board a plane, since 9/11, I would have little toleration for. I do not like to be treated as livestock. By the way I have never flown first class. I am just to tight with a nickel.
                            Most flights are too long? Hah, you pussy! In Australia, you have fly about 14 hours non-stop just to get to another first world country (excluding New Zealand). I love flying, takeoff always gives me a thrill and I even like airline food.


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                            • Brown Bear
                              Confirmed User
                              • May 2002
                              • 4982

                              #59
                              Originally posted by Joe Sixpack


                              Life is all about packing as many experiences as possible into your lifetime. Sounds like fun and a great gift for your Dad! I must get on a concorde someday. It's not surprising that the French created the most stylish and fastest commercial jet on Earth. A lot of people hate the French but I love their passion. They eat and drink better than any nation on earth. French wine IS the finest on earth and French cuisine puts the rest of Europe to shame, even Italy. No wonder the English hate them. They have the best art and the most beautiful architecture - and I think their women are hot too. Well... not all of them.
                              French food is among my least favorite.

                              Italian & Greek food is much better in my opinion.
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                              • Paul Markham
                                Too old to care
                                • Jun 2001
                                • 52942

                                #60
                                What's "Economy" I've heard about it but I'm sure it's just a myth like the Loch Ness Monster.

                                There's where us normal people sit, just behind the flight deck, drinking our free champaigne cocktails. Then where the poor people sit, in Club, and the rest of the plane is for our luggage.

                                The only thing I cannot figure out is where all those crowds I see at airports disappear to.



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