I flew down to Mombasa recently. On the return journey,I was upgraded from Economy to Premier class...for arriving at the airport earlier than everybody else!!!

For a 45min flight,the additional cost is not worth it...I got...


Some juice as soon as I sat down
A Kenyan newspaper to read
A sandwich,a meat-roll,roasted nuts,more juice and tea after take-off


In Economy,I usually get...


Roasted nuts and juice after take-off

I have just checked the price of the Premier ticket......Sh25,000

The Economy one is.....Sh14,000

So,when you think about it,you pay Sh11,000 for a glass of juice,a Kenyan newspaper,a sandwich,a meat-roll and tea!!!


Behind the gardens...Behind the wall...Under the tree (Including: Red...Dark Blue...Yellow)

You probably get more space as well... and more luggage... & preferred boarding... and more miles...

Space is at a super-premium in the air...

Like you... I would not pay extra for premier on my own dime lakini who do you think the MPigs roll on our dime?

Greedy when others are fearful,Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase WB

I've seen similar with BA to JoBurg - HUGE difference in cost but not much difference in comfort otherwise (proper silverware,real glasses,etc). Total waste of cash unless its really long haul (i.e. +8hours flight).

The problem with equality is that we desire that it be with those that have more than us rather that those that have less

Strictly meant for exclusiveness........... if guys who had paid knew you were there on upgrade they could have you thrown out,though you never asked for it they are very particular and the airlines are aware.

For those at the top of the pyramind of needs,cash is never a factor,so even if the flight was 15 minutes. Cost for premium class is always 4 times high. In most cases they dont even partake of things you mentioned. - For those paid for by company,tax payers,on upgrades etc will enjoy extras you mentioned.

A soda might cost you 200 at some places while the same thing will cost you 25bob at a kiosk.

Two things. You get double miles on the frequent flyer programme,and you can't fail to notice the difference in noise levels when you have a seat in front of the engines as opposed to sitting in one behind the engines.

Aiiiih,kwani ziko na bafu na choo?

'A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it's written on' - Samuel Goldwyn.

...plus you do not have to keep on standing up every time somebody seated next to you has diarhoea (sp.) and wants to go to the toilet all the time...

@mukiha - Full flight? What I do not understand is that they upgraded you coz you were early... I thought that would happen IF you came in later & Economy/Cattle class was full...

Greedy when others are fearful,Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase WB

Now I understand... LOL... you were sort of 'late' for the 7 O'Clock flight...thus the vacant seat would be in business class!!! LOL... Unless they upgraded u as a view to selling the vacant seat at 8 O'Clock.

BTW,7am or pm...

So was the 7am/pm flight full? Obviously,the 8am/pm was full (coz smaller plane)...

I like that 'entrepreneurship' at KQ... why let a seat go empty at 7 when they can re-sell the seat at 8... that check-in staff member deserved the wage increase...

I am going to try that the next time... get there early enough to catch an earlier flight then try for an upgrade...

Greedy when others are fearful,Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase WB

well,flying is still cheaper than driving yourself down there at coast. can't wait for my holiday in feb inshallah!

wHo.. DaRes.. wIns!