http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/04/25/think-air-travel-is-like-riding-the-bus-think-subway/ Living the first class life -- at coach prices Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:54 -0700 hourly 1 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/04/25/think-air-travel-is-like-riding-the-bus-think-subway/#comment-28509 The return of Hannibal Class: Standing seats on airliners make a comeback | Upgrade: Travel Better Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:06:25 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=95#comment-28509 [...] Hannibal Lecter; I still chuckle with smug self-satisfaction at my labeling of this idea as “Hannibal Class” back in [...] [...] Hannibal Lecter; I still chuckle with smug self-satisfaction at my labeling of this idea as “Hannibal Class” back in [...]

]]> http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/04/25/think-air-travel-is-like-riding-the-bus-think-subway/#comment-25211 Where you sit depends on where you stand » Upgrade: Travel Better Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:33:55 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=95#comment-25211 [...] class products, especially to introduce lie-flat seating. But what about coach? Sure, we had the furor over standing-room-seats last week — a report which Airbus has disputed, saying they’ve [...] [...] class products, especially to introduce lie-flat seating. But what about coach? Sure, we had the furor over standing-room-seats last week — a report which Airbus has disputed, saying they’ve [...]

]]> http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/04/25/think-air-travel-is-like-riding-the-bus-think-subway/#comment-14713 Oren Thu, 10 May 2007 15:53:25 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=95#comment-14713 For a 30 minute hop between the Japanese islands, I would price the difference between this and an economy seat at about $40. For a 30 minute hop between the Japanese islands, I would price the difference between this and an economy seat at about $40.

]]> http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/04/25/think-air-travel-is-like-riding-the-bus-think-subway/#comment-11810 Looking backward: Airlines considering alternating forward and rear-facing seats » Upgrade: Travel Better Fri, 13 Apr 2007 01:59:16 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=95#comment-11810 [...] no, here we go again. About a year ago we had the hub-bub over the standing seats (which, for the record, I still believe existed). Now, new and improved for 2007: Rear-facing [...] [...] no, here we go again. About a year ago we had the hub-bub over the standing seats (which, for the record, I still believe existed). Now, new and improved for 2007: Rear-facing [...]

]]> http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/04/25/think-air-travel-is-like-riding-the-bus-think-subway/#comment-8406 Standing room only: real or not? » Upgrade: Travel Better Tue, 13 Mar 2007 02:19:51 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=95#comment-8406 [...] that they were pitching standing-room-only “seating” to Asian airlines. (I admit I still enjoy the phrase “Hannibal class” to describe these seats…) The Airbus spokesperson [...] [...] that they were pitching standing-room-only “seating” to Asian airlines. (I admit I still enjoy the phrase “Hannibal class” to describe these seats…) The Airbus spokesperson [...]

]]> http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/04/25/think-air-travel-is-like-riding-the-bus-think-subway/#comment-42 Anonymous Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:11:00 +0000 http://upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=95#comment-42 Toughens your nipples, doesn't it? Toughens your nipples, doesn’t it?

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