flight price question with PE and UC

trekkerglenn · 17 Jan 18, 01:08 AM

checking dates and prices we have these two options

EC in/out is Ł2000

EC out/PE back is Ł2400

EC out/UC back is Ł3600

I've only ever dreamed of UC, my wife doesn't give a hoot as she says you feel the same bumps, creaks and turbulence no matter what seat. Me however I really want to experience more than EC.

So two questions

Is Ł300 pp on the return worth convincing the wife its worth it?

My children are 12 & 6, will the overall UC experience be wasted on them or annoy the other UC'ers as checking vids it all looks sooooo posh, should i just pay the Ł100 each pp for PE and be happy with a bit more legroom etc ?

love some advice as I've never seen such a small divide between the classes on price.

Cheers

ianc · 17 Jan 18, 03:01 AM

I flew UC with VA to Washington some years ago on business with 2 colleagues from work (so I wasn't paying). We were booked in PE, but my colleague wanted a window seat, but there were none, so he blagged all 3 of us an upgrade. Yes, it is a different world with lots of space, a larger seat that seemed to be infinitely adjustable (but not to make me any more comfortable!) etc. So it was nice, but completely wasted on me. I wouldn't pay extra for it myself. In your case it is Ł1200 extra for one way - a lot of money - I go to MCO twice a year return for less than Ł1k total - there are far more useful things to spend my money on. It is only 9hrs and you don't get there twice as fast even though it is usually more than twice the price.
Can't see why your kids need it. One option is treat yourself and let the others go in economy and spend the saving on something else they'd like. PE, with a bit more leg room and bigger seat, is better value if you are taking an extra bag, which would otherwise cost you Ł60 or so, and would be better if you are a bigger person. On my last trip (Sept/Oct), economy wasn't full (but PE was) and I was lucky - had a row of 3 to myself both ways - and only paid Ł406 (plus Ł75 to reserve the seat).

Guest · 17 Jan 18, 08:08 AM

UC is a good experience, PE is frankly not worth the extra money unless you need the extra bags and the upgrade price is the same as adding extra bags to the economy seats.

Frankly I would say that when spending your own cash neither of them are worth it, economy is good enough.

If you have so much money that spending 2000 or 3600 is essentially the same thing then give it a go, but if you would notice the extra 1600 not being there I think you would ultimately be disappointed that a slightly bigger seat and a couple of glasses of champagne had cost you that much - I'd much rather have a second European holiday with the money than a few more inches on the flight to MCo

Mrs sun · 17 Jan 18, 08:41 AM

I would go for PE Home fo the extra Ł400 I think it is well worth it ! It will be a nice way to finish your holiday.
Seats are so comfy, much more room anŁ yes you do feel a little special!
I would lov3 to try UC but unfortunately it’s a tad too expensive! Whatever you choose enjoy.

Mazbar · 17 Jan 18, 08:47 AM

We flew uc return last time, and yes it was expensive. Going out is when you get the service, coming home is when you get the sleep. I have never slept coming home in our previous 3 times of going. This time with a lie flat bed I got 5 hours of deep sleep leaving me refreshed when we got home and very little jet lag. We will now only travel uc even if it means we have to wait a extra year to save up.

17 Jan 18, 01:08 AM	#1
	17 Jan 18, 01:08 AM trekkerglenn Proud to wear my Ears
trekkerglenn Proud to wear my Ears Join Date: Aug 16	flight price question with PE and UC checking dates and prices we have these two options EC in/out is Ł2000 EC out/PE back is Ł2400 EC out/UC back is Ł3600 I've only ever dreamed of UC, my wife doesn't give a hoot as she says you feel the same bumps, creaks and turbulence no matter what seat. Me however I really want to experience more than EC. So two questions Is Ł300 pp on the return worth convincing the wife its worth it? My children are 12 & 6, will the overall UC experience be wasted on them or annoy the other UC'ers as checking vids it all looks sooooo posh, should i just pay the Ł100 each pp for PE and be happy with a bit more legroom etc ? love some advice as I've never seen such a small divide between the classes on price. Cheers

17 Jan 18, 03:01 AM	#2
	17 Jan 18, 03:01 AM ianc Apprentice Imagineer
ianc Apprentice Imagineer Join Date: Jun 10	I flew UC with VA to Washington some years ago on business with 2 colleagues from work (so I wasn't paying). We were booked in PE, but my colleague wanted a window seat, but there were none, so he blagged all 3 of us an upgrade. Yes, it is a different world with lots of space, a larger seat that seemed to be infinitely adjustable (but not to make me any more comfortable!) etc. So it was nice, but completely wasted on me. I wouldn't pay extra for it myself. In your case it is Ł1200 extra for one way - a lot of money - I go to MCO twice a year return for less than Ł1k total - there are far more useful things to spend my money on. It is only 9hrs and you don't get there twice as fast even though it is usually more than twice the price. Can't see why your kids need it. One option is treat yourself and let the others go in economy and spend the saving on something else they'd like. PE, with a bit more leg room and bigger seat, is better value if you are taking an extra bag, which would otherwise cost you Ł60 or so, and would be better if you are a bigger person. On my last trip (Sept/Oct), economy wasn't full (but PE was) and I was lucky - had a row of 3 to myself both ways - and only paid Ł406 (plus Ł75 to reserve the seat).

17 Jan 18, 08:08 AM	#3
	17 Jan 18, 08:08 AM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	UC is a good experience, PE is frankly not worth the extra money unless you need the extra bags and the upgrade price is the same as adding extra bags to the economy seats. Frankly I would say that when spending your own cash neither of them are worth it, economy is good enough. If you have so much money that spending 2000 or 3600 is essentially the same thing then give it a go, but if you would notice the extra 1600 not being there I think you would ultimately be disappointed that a slightly bigger seat and a couple of glasses of champagne had cost you that much - I'd much rather have a second European holiday with the money than a few more inches on the flight to MCo

17 Jan 18, 08:47 AM	#5
	17 Jan 18, 08:47 AM Mazbar Imagineer
Mazbar Imagineer Join Date: May 13 Mazbar's Reviews Restaurant Reviews: 6	We flew uc return last time, and yes it was expensive. Going out is when you get the service, coming home is when you get the sleep. I have never slept coming home in our previous 3 times of going. This time with a lie flat bed I got 5 hours of deep sleep leaving me refreshed when we got home and very little jet lag. We will now only travel uc even if it means we have to wait a extra year to save up.