Oh, to be in first class...

Commercial airplanes weren't always the flying buses that they are now. If you look at old ads, especially from the golden era of air travel in the 60s, you get the impression that service and even luxury wasn't restricted to first class - it seemed so glamorous just to be on a place. Sadly, those days are gone for most of us, unless we travel a LOT & get enough miles to use for upgrades or hit it really lucky & get bumped when the only seats left on the next plane are in first class. That happened to me once & on a cross-country flight to boot, and I cherish that memory every time I stumble out of the cattle car known as coach or economy class. Recently I was checking out Japan Air Lines, which recently upgraded its fleet, and here's a taste of what we're missing. Now that's luxury!

However, their Economy Plus looks pretty good - leg support just like your recliner at home and a footrest for when you're sitting up. I'll take it...