Staff Travel is a perk of the job. The
ONLY reason for it is to get a spare seat on an aeroplane assuming it isn't full of people
who have paid full fare. If you are lucky enough to get anything beyond Economy (or WT if you prefer
), fantastic but you have to remember that you paid £50 for this seat rather than £5000. Therefore, wind your neck in and accept that you rank somewhat lower in the pecking order than the Black Card holder in 1A. If I'm on an ID90, my main interest is getting on the flight. Which seat I'm in ranks somewhat lower. If I want to guarantee Club or beyond, I'll pay for it like everyone else.