We don’t talk about the horrors of flying economy enough. Crammed shoulder-to-shoulder with limited legroom, economy class can feel like a sardine can. Reclining your seat becomes a negotiation with the passenger behind you, and in-flightentertainmentoptions are often limited.
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Flying economy can be excruciating, especially if you are travelling with kids
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“I’m in Rio de Janeiro airport at the moment and I’m trying so hard not to cry”
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“We paid premium for both of them and we’re in economy for both of them”
“But the lady at the check-in couldn’t help us because she didn’t speak English and I can barely speak Portuguese. I’ve been dreading this flight for so long because it’s going to be so hard already and now this”
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Flying economy can certainly get you from point A to point B, but the journey itself can feel like a marathon in discomfort. Even the smallest pleasures become a battle.
This reality is exactly why travelers like the frustrated TikToker choose to pay a premium for comfort and escape. The premium price tag becomes an investment in a more dignified andcomfortableexperience, especially crucial for long journeys with little ones in tow. Premium cabins also often come with priority boarding, allowing you to avoid the cattle-call chaos of economy boarding, and access toairportlounges, providing a comfortable and relaxing space to wait before your flight.
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The entire story rattled commenters as many expressed their shock at the high price of the premium tickets and inquired why the author chose to pay for theticketsif she could not afford it. This raises a crucial question: is a premium cabin worth the splurge?
Commenters expressed their dismay questioning why the poster would pay $12,000 for tickets she can’t afford
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