To think that friend shouldn't fly first class knowing the rest of us can't

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So, 4 friends travelling long haul flight for 2 week holiday. Well-off friend announces she's going first class, on the same flight. No way can the rest of us afford it.

AIBU

I would never do that.

If it was that big an issue (tho cannot imagine why) I would make an excuse to get a different flight so it wasn't rubbed in anyone's face.

Why would she want to be on her own? That's wierd.

Let her on with it, silly mare.

YANBU.

Is she slumming it when she gets there, or staying in a different hotel?

How long haul? If I could afford one of those bed type seats on a flight to the other side of the world then I would. But seems antisocial.

I don't think I'd have a problem with this as the other three of you will be together. I think it would be bad if three of you were in FC and one in economy.

It wouldn't bother me at all. Flying is a necessary evil to me and it is definitely more pleasant in business class. (Haven't flown first class)

Ooh no.. That's a bit off.

If she is so wealthy perhaps she could bump you all up to first.

Let her crack on. She'll be the one regretting it when she's there on her own and the 3 of you are together having a giggle and enjoying yourselves

Its 18-24hrs or so max out of a two week holiday.

YANBU, she is well within her rights to choose first class but its a bit off and could set a precedent for the rest of the holiday. Surely part of the fun is travelling together too?

pfft
so what

YABU - she can afford it so why not?

If she wants to be more comfortable on a long flight then I dont blame her. It's not like someone's going to be left in economy on their own anyway.

What's the flight length?

It wouldn't bother me.

Well, I'd wish it was me, but you know, other than that...

But then I'd have the idea of being so close to people I know that aren't family for the whole duration of a long haul flight, I need my own space - which you don't get on a flight.

It wouldn't bother me too much, I would let it go. It would be a completely different matter if she left you on your own to fly.

Typical long haul flight would be about £1000 in economy and more like £6000 in First.

In my view, to do this is totally at odds with a group of friends going on holiday together.

I have bought my own seats in First before as a big treat - I would never do it when friends were in another section.

I don't blame her tbh. However, it is a tad anti social.

It wouldn't fill me with high hopes about the rest of the trip

This. Two weeks away with this sort of friend seem a rather long time.

I guess that's her choice. I'd be more accepting if she had issues like a fear of flying or medical issues exacerbated by limited space BUT it's her holiday. Yes she has agreed to spend it with you, which she is for the most part, and if she wants to pay for 1st class it's her choice.

I wouldn't have a problem with this at all. I can never afford first or business but would pay for premium economy on a long flight if I could. It's only the flight, not like she's staying in a different hotel or something.

Depends how you see the flight I suppose. I see travelling as something to be tolerated to get to destination for holiday to begin, so sitting alone in first would be heaven. If she's rubbing it in faces, or was leaving one person on their own, then fair enough to be miffed.

I don't see the problem myself.

You can't really chat and be social in first if it's the big seat pod things so it doesn't make that much difference if you're all there or not.