First, First Class

On our recent trip to Hollywood, California, we flew United Airlines. We, of course, flew in what they call their Economy class. I have always know it as coach. As a frequent flier in coach, I have always wanted to fly first class, but could never really afford the ticket price. So, my first class envy has always been pretty high. But, now, United Airlines has caused my envy to raise yet another notch.

On our flight to California, we boarded the plane as usual and walked through the first class area to get to our seats. (I think airlines do this to make sure you know you are not a first class passenger) The plane had the normal first class seats, but then I noticed something different. United calls it their first class suite. I call it first, first class.

What the United suite is, is basically your own personal, all in one, area. It is like your own little pod away from everyone else. First of all, you have a seat that lays completely flat to make a bed. Not the two inch recline we had, but an actual bed. You have your own personal video screen and work station, complete with a laptop power source and fax. And each passenger receives a 5 course meal. We didn't even get peanuts!

So now, first class isn't even enough to desire. Now I want to sit in first, first class. But, until I strike it rich, I will be happy with my crammed coach seat, with it's 2 inches of recline, while I look around other people's heads to try and get a glimpse of the movie that is being shown.