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first class, business or turist: the price different

admin — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 11:37:42 +0000

Most of us dreaming about flying at least once on a first class flight. For many people the business class is also too expensive, but every one got a story about a suprising upgrade. But realy – what are the price different and is it really worth it?

In the recent years air lines are upgrading the first class services, including gourmet meals, private suite and more. The object ofcourse is not only to sell more pricy tickets, but to improve the airline image.

The advantage of first class, and also business class are clear: They get you more comfortably and fresh to your business meeting or vecation. It start from the ground services that include lounges, shorters lines and less time at the airport. But, what is the cost of this luxury and convenience?

First class ticket – 2-3 times the economy

Usually you will pay for business class ticket at list double and sometimes even 10 times more then the regular economy air ticket. Today you can buy improve economy tickets, or light business, for about 50% more then the cheap ticket.
The first class ticket will cost you usually about 2-3 times more then the business ticket. You must always check of course.

Here is a list of examples of popular lines and prices, from late 2011:

Flight from Los angeles to Sydney Australia:

economy – 880-975 dollars
business class – 10400 – 12,000 dollars
first class – 19.800 – 26,000 dollars

Flight fron new york to London:

economy – 155-200 dollars
business class – 5,600- 7,000 dollars
first class – 13.500 – 14,000 dollars

Flight fron Frankfurt to Bangkok with Etihad airline

economy – 717 euro
business class – 1,450 euro
first class – 4,392 euro

Flight fron Berlin to Johannesburg with KLM airline

economy – 702 euro
business class – 4.629 euro

Flight fron Tel aviv to Paris with El Al airline

economy – 512 euro
business class – 1,580 euro
first class – 2,680 euro

Flight fron London to Hong Kong with British airways

economy – 860 euro
business class – 6,260 euro
first class – 10,400 euro

Flight upgrade – how can you get it

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:03:17 +0000

Every traveler with a coach ticket arrive to the airport with one wish: to get flight upgrade to business or first class. Of course, most of the time you will end in your coach seat, but there are some ways to increase the Chance for upgrade. Here are some of things you could do to get your flight ticket upgrade:

Dress well: you will surprise, but the airlines company think about the image of the prestige departments. You will never get an upgrade dressing like a back packer.
Use your agent: especially when you fly a lot with the same agent. Tell him you want a flight upgrade and let him fight for you.
Aim for unpacked flights: usually the early morning flights, but you can check with your agent.
Get early to the check in: the early you get the better chance you have to get an upgrade.
Use the frequent flayer card: if you are a frequent flier, you will get better chance to get an upgrade, especially if you collected a lot of frequent flier miles. You can remind it on the check in, in case they forgot your status.
Fly alone: If you fly with kids, you will almost for sure won’t get upgrade. Any way – the more passengers you are, the less your chance for upgrade.
Ask at the counter. If there is a place, asking might do the trick.

Best noise cancelling headphones

admin — Mon, 26 May 2008 10:32:45 +0000

Noise canceling headphone change the quality of your flight no matter if you are flying coach, business or first class. Only after you put them on you understand the amount of noise in the plane. The sleeping quality specially in long flights improves dramatically. It is not cheap but if you travel frequently it worth. here are the best headphone you can find today.

1. Bose Quite comfort 3 price: 350$

2. Sony MDR-NC500D Price: 400$

3. JVC HA-NC250 Price from 110$

4. Sennheiser PXC-300 Price 220$

5. Creative Aurvana X-Fi headphones Price: 300$

6. Logitech Noise Canceling Headphones: Price from 140$