I flew out to Los Angeles yesterday for a family celebration this weekend. Across the aisle from me on my JetBlue flight was a bit of commotion. A young couple had noticed some empty seats closer to the front of the plane, which they proceeded to sit down in and buckle up their seat belts. The flight attendant was summoned by a petite white-haired woman who occupied the third seat which was next to the window of that row. The young man and woman were asked to vacate the seats they had mistakenly identified as unfilled. “She has paid for all three of these,” the attendant informed them.
The young couple and everyone witnessing the brief scenario had smiles on their faces. “Good for her!” was the reaction.
Love it! As part of my self-care program I have decided about a year ago to only fly first class regardless of how far I go. It is about the comfort and enjoying the trip thru all its stages, but also about meeting interesting people (and making valuable contacts) along the way. I only travel 3-4 times a year but it made all the difference in the world. Another self-care rule that has been working for me “on the road” is one about choosing a hotel to stay at – it should look and feel better than my own house – otherwise why would I pay for it? 🙂
Why not buy a ticket for first class instead?
@Olga
That’s why you’re my go-to designer!
@Kare
Ah, no first class cabins on JetBlue. I imagine that’s why. She created her own little haven.