Flying first class? Good for you

It’s definitely interesting when the cabin attendant closes the curtain separating the high flyers from the less fortunate; what does that curtain do? I mean, it’s pretty much see through. Does it block the sound? Or is it blocking the poor vibes seeping through to the first class? It does at least cover the whole section, sort of marking a threshold between rich and poor.

Why am I even complaining? I mean, I am flying and even sitting in a priority seat; many people don’t even have a bicycle to get to a desired place. I guess it’s because of the guy that stared down at me while I nonchalantly walked through the first class section; or the lady complaining that the complementary pretzels were stale and her soda didn’t have enough bubbly. I guess it depends on each person too.

But seriously, aren’t you thankful you’re getting to fly? Getting to sit where many can’t? Having those extra 10 inches of leg room? I feel like the more people pay for a better service, they expect it to be the best experience they ever had. I mean rightfully so, I think you should definitely get what you paid for; but seriously, complaining about these little things won’t make your flight any better; it’ll just make you look like a little kid wanting more candy. It’s just like the article “Confessions of an Airbnb Superhost” were the hosts started to charge more and guests started complaining even more, the more they charged their guests. Like they expected it to be a five star hotel with services going beyond what is normally expected.

The saying goes, money changes people; and it’s definitely sad to see. I’m not saying money is bad, but letting it control your emotions and your impulses, letting it control your priorities before kindness, honesty, ethical values, it doesn’t make you any better than an ungrateful beggar wanting more money.

So next time you fly first class people beyond the threshold, enjoy your flight, your seat, that extra leg room, side room; get your complimentary snack, or more, get a drink, and enjoy it for the rest of us, the less fortunate.