(united airlines 1st class – 747 flight in the 70s)
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after booking an upcoming flight
i may have a few misplaced hopes and expectations
that this will be my experience in the air
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“let your dreams outgrow the shoes of your expectations.”
-ryunosuke satoro
Unless you are spinning up the engines on your own private G6, you may have to lower your expectations a bit. Great flashback!
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I believe you may be right
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I have never flown First Class, though on a honeymoon flight to Amsterdam in 1989, a ground stewardess upgraded us (free) to business class when she heard it was our honeymoon. The only difference was that we had leather seat covers, and the food was served on nice crockery with real cutlery. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I haven’t either, other than a short hop, but it was kind of fun
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to paraphrase a Dinah Washington song, what a difference a decade — or two — makes
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yes, like a virtual party in the air
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Those were the days!
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indeed!
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😎
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That could be me being cared for.
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))
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Lol I hope not! 😀
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)))
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Oh, how I wish that it was still a Pleasure to fly! 🙂
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Not quite the same
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Flying isn’t much fun now 😞
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Not nearly
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I still remember those ‘old days’ — uncrowded seats, wonderful food, hot towels distributed before and after meals. And believe me, I wasn’t flying first class!
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Ah, yes and same for me
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I have turned left a few times, but it’s not nearly as laid back as the scene in the picture!
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It looks pretty relaxed
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Wouldn’t it have been nice to fly like that? Plane seats are so uncomfortable these days.
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I would have loved it!
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That looks like hanging out in the living room, Beth! Hope you have a nice time on your upcoming flight!
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It sure does!
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We can dream. 🙂 Hope you have a good flight!
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Thanks
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This is a very interesting post! The first class area looks cozy like you’re flying in your house’s living room instead of a flight.
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Right, or in a lounge somewhere
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Wow, that wasn‘t half bad…. One of my very 1st flights at all was a long one, from Zurich Switzerland to Toronto – one flight per week, a single fare costing a monthly salary, and my husband something like 10 rows away from me…..
A very kind co-traveller offered his seat so that we two youngsters could sit together and hold hands on this so long, so scary flight! I got even offered a job in case I wouldn‘t find work in Toronto….. Of course we flew not 1st class, in fact I never did. But it was overwhelming all the same.
Then, much later, when my husband and I lived countries apart, I took planes like others take the bus. Now I try to avoid flying altogether.
Wishing you a good one though!
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Wow – I think we all have airline stories, good and bad
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That’s me in the foreground. I miss those days.
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I thought I recognized you
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Wishing you the seat of your choice, no crying children, no lost luggage, and an on-time departure. Great quotation, btw.
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Fingers crossed, and thanks
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Wow, so much has changed. I cannot even imagine that you were ever allowed to sit in a jet like in a lounge without fastening your seatbelt. However, this looks much more relaxing, most of all when supposed to fly for 12 hours…
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I would be there in a second, it does look relaxing
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I once flew from LA to NY in the bar at the top of the spiral stairs in a 747. I think of that when I fly now.
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That is so cool!
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One can dream… I hope you’re escaping to a warm weather location.
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Thanks!
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I hate to say it, Beth, but you are dreaming in Technicolor® 😉
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I could very well be
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Not that there is anything wrong with that!
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Air travel just ain’t what it used to be…unless you’re willing to make a very large investment towards your ticket.
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So teue
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Not entirely sure, but I think you are going to be disappointed 😦
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you could be right )
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When the Good X and I flew back to the US from China, there were only 11 people on a 747. It was the best. It’s really strange to emerge from a 14 hour flight rested.
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wow, that must have been surreal
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Wouldn’t that flying experience be nice these days? Instead of every centimeter of space measured out and used for something.
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it would be wonderful
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Wishing you a great flight Beth!
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thanks, ute –
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I USED to love flying! Beth, it’s clear you’ll have to lower your expectations. But it’s great to keep dreaming! I’m happy you get to take a trip, Beth! Safe travels when it arrives! 💛
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thank you )
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You’re welcome 💛
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Flying is not what it used to be Beth…
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right!
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I’ve only flown in cattle cars. Internationally too. Can’t even imagine a scene like that. Alaska once bumped me to first class for some reason. It was wonderful but nothing like your photo. I was just tickled anyway.
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that would be so fun!
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Good luck with that. Maybe if you close your eyes the whole way.
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or fall asleep and dream
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I am happy if the aeroplane I am on has all engines running, a couple of well-rested and happy pilots, no hijackers onboard, and sufficient quantities of barf bags. I hope yours has all of these too.
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my priorities for sure )
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Well, I know nothing of 1st class!
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same!
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😄😄😄😄😂🥰
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Maybe it’ll be this comfortable 💚
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let’s hope -)
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Flying used to be an “event” to be enjoyed. Now it is the obligatory pain we must experience to get where we need to go.
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a perfect analysis
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Recommended reading: Hostage by Clare Mackintosh… (not)
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)))
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Those were the days. Safe travels, Beth.
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yes, and thanks!
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