To book business class at 3 times the price?

Yes well worth it on such long haul. If you start from somewhere in Europe you will save thousands

We did to Japan - the flights nearly cost more than the rest of the holiday...

but we could afford it, we could hit the ground running when we got there and go back to work much quicker when we got back. It was so nice too.

Australia - yes I would - if you can afford it.

It's worth it, but be warned - it's hard to go back to economy after you've tasted all that space!

Absolutely do it if you can comfortably afford it! Ultra long haul in economy is not a pleasant experience!

I've flown long haul business class once (we paid using air miles) and personally I don't think it's worth it for the difference.

It depends, it's very personal. I live a 13 hour flight away from my family so do long haul all the time. I have friends who scoff at business because they can sleep in any position, anywhere, don't have back pain etc., even though they can absolutely afford it. And they would rather spend the money on something else.

Personally business is worth it for me. I am uncomfortable and in pain about 8-9 hours in so the last 4 hours of the flight are absolute torture for me in economy. But I can afford business, I don't have to cut back for it.

I don't care about the experience or better service. It's the ability to lie down that does it for me.

Deending on the airline - 100% yes. DH is Australian so we travel fairly frequently to visit family and vice versa and for us, it's definitely worth it.

I would 100%!!

I only fly that way - currently sat in business about to take off. Totally worth it for the space, seat, food etc. I actually enjoy flying when it's not all cramped up and horrid!

Australia is a long long flight, plus depending on where you're swapping you can get on some fantastic airlines who have great business / first class cabins.

On this basis - absolutely I would. This is something I would (and have) spend a bonus on - something extra that I didn't need to save for.

I think you kind of have to get your head around that you're buying something different - not make it a pure mathematical equation. E.g. economy plus room in nice hotel is definitely going to be cheaper - but you're not comparing apples with apples. If of course you can't see past the "doesn't get you there any quicker" logic, then it'll never make sense,

Yes it's worth it!

I have flown UK to AUS and NZ in all classes and yes Business is definitely worth it with the right airline/plane, my preference is Singapore (despite the recent tragedy). Premium is OK but is not much more than a slightly bigger economy seat, business is a wonderful 6ft bed and it is a long way.
Fly in the A380 if you can.

Based on this I would do it.

I think I’m at the point in my life both age/comfort and financial wise that I will save to make sure first/business class is part of the trip price. Does that mean I travel a little less…yup. would I give up a trip of a lifetime if I couldn’t afford the increase…Probably not. But for the most part this is fine because I still get my ‘big’ holiday once a year and that also works for my life right now.

I'd look at having a stop over somewhere first before deciding on BC flights.
We once stopped over in LA for the day and just spent the whole day walking - felt really refreshed afterwards.

Get emergency exit row seating at a fraction of the cost

You may be able to find something for less money if you're willing to fly a European airport (and book a cheapo connection to get there.) Just play around with different departures and airlines and see what comes up.

Depends what your agenda is.

If you expect to be working straight after arrival then yes it is worth it and some would argue necessary.

If you are taking a long holiday then just book an extra day in a posh hotel to recover at a fraction of the price.

I flew Business from Dublin to Chicago with Aer Lingus last year. If you can afford it definitely do it, the difference is massive.

I usually book economy and hope to get an offer to upgrade 1 or 2 of the legs and its generally more reasonable. If you're flying Qatar or Singapore their business class standards are worth it to me, I just try and upgrade the 2nd leg so something to look forward to and make 1st one more bearable

Recently flew 17 hrs Seattle to Singapore in Business Class with Singapore Airlines. Lounge in Seattle sucked but the flight was amazing.

Even if I could afford it, I honestly don't think I would. Spending so much money on a plane seat, albeit a much more spacious and comfortable one, just wouldn't sit with me. I'd constantly be thinking about the multiple better things I could spend all of that money on.
Not to mention that I'm a nervous flyer, so as soon as the plane started shaking that would be it for me anyway. You could sit me on a golden throne and I'd still be shitting bricks.

I would 100%. I will not do cattle class on long haul flights and I make no apologies for that! Absolutely do it imo.

If you can afford it, go for it. The difference is huge, especially during night sectors if your BC provides a flat bed.
The downside is, it’ll ruin you for ever flying long-haul cattle class again.

I would. I love flying business class. The ability to stretch out, nod off, all the extra attention etc is bloody brilliant, especially with children!

I wouldn’t and I fly long haul a lot because of family abroad. Flying is the least nice part about a trip abroad and I don’t think paying extra makes up for it. And it’s only a day. We’re a small family (all about 5’2” and 50kg) except DH who is a bit bigger so we fit everywhere. And the last time I went to the states we had an empty seat next to us both ways so you could get lucky too.

I’m just back from the UAE. Business there but could only get economy back ( last minute) the emirates economy experience was absolutely bloody awful. Never ever again - 7 hours and 30 minutes and only offered two drinks. Seats were narrow and uncomfortable. Hated every single second of it. Usually we fly BA premium ( or business for special occasions) I’ve not tried the new premium on emirates ( they didn’t have it on our route) the business class was lovely though. If you’re considering emirates then I would absolutely do the business class.