Short Haul Premium class travel
As flaps forty has closed the Self upgrade SLF thread, I thought it might be an idea to explore a similar topic further.
I remain puzzled as to the difference between short haul business class and economy class ? I have never flown anything other than standard class on short haul flights but have been on carriers which have two seating areas. These are usually designated by curtain on a slider which can be moved up or down the cabin depending on numbers. Does that mean there is no difference is legroom? I presume that there isn't time to adjust seatting pitch for each flight.
I can easily identify the advantages of paying for business /first on longhaul, where space and sleeper beds are no the norm but, is it really worth it for short haul?
I can understand why airlines persist in offering the premium class service because the economics are compelling but for the passengers what do they get that is actually any different? Is it just kudos and a very expensive bottle of wine?