Are first class airline seats worth it?
On One Hand: Business ClassAccording to the Economist, first class tickets are not worth the extra cost if you generally travel business class. Business class seats are already closer to the front of the plane, have more leg room and more comfortable seats. The added benefits of a hot towel or a free alcoholic beverage don’t make the upgrade worth it.On the Other: If You Can Get a DiscountAccording to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, some fliers cashing in frequent flier miles, or those who know how to find special first class discounts, can often find the seats for less money than last minute coach seats. If you can pay the same price as coach or less, the extra comfort and ease of getting off the plane are worth it.Bottom LineMost airlines have a hard time selling first class seats because they generally aren’t worth paying twice the ticket price, especially if you’re upgrading from business class. However, if you can seek out a discount or use frequent flier miles to get a free upgrade,
