My spouse thinks flying business class is wasteful

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TeamE

Spouse and I planning our first ever trip to Europe. We are treating our adult children and their spouses as well. I thought it would be for nice for spouse and I to fly business class, since we have never had a huge splurge of a vacation, the flight is long, and we fly overnight. The difference in cost is $4K per ticket, so a total of $8K. Adult children and their spouses will fly coach. We have plenty of money; that isn't the issue. Spouse just feels that $8K is silly to spend when we can just fly premium economy, and he feels it's wasteful. We agreed to ask the jury and will abide by your decision!

The Jury’s Read

You’re strongly encouraged to indulge in business class for this trip. Given the sentiment in the room, it seems many believe this splurge is well-justified, especially for such a long flight. The support for upgrading stems from a desire for comfort and the idea that, after all these years, this vacation is your moment to enjoy life to the fullest. The overarching theme is that experiences like this should be savored, especially when financial worries aren't a concern.

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MakoShark94Juror

You only live once and those flights to Europe can really take it out of you and cause the first day or two upon arrival feel crappier. You can’t take it with you when you die and you’ll thank yourselves with the extra room and ability to actually get some decent quality sleep on the 13 hour flight. I’m sure 4k has gone to things you didn’t even want in the past and this is going to you, king & queen. Treat yourselves 👑

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Muneca1126Juror

I would pay the extra money. You say money isn’t an issue so why not splurge especially since its an overnight flight. You’ll be much more comfortable.

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BakerJuror

It will be so worth it! If you’re not worried about the money, treat yourselves!

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BuCKibiRDiEJuror

How generous of you and your husband to take everyone! I say upgrade! Life is short, enjoy the "ride"😜

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EveJuror

This is your trip as well as anyone’s. You deserve to be comfortable and if you have the money DO IT! Lol It would be so much fun. If he doesn’t want to do business class then he can sit in the back.

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quietjuror62Juror

If money were truly not an issue you’d be creating a class division in your own family by only buying business class tickets for yourself and spouse- and you did say you’ve never had a huge splurge of a vacation. Let this be it!

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