you think you know people, but you are wrong. an airplane is like the dmv with wings. HOW on earth can these people afford to fly? they obviously cannot afford soap, water and deodorant (damn you proctor and gamble!!!).
i didn't make it to business class on my way to frankfurt (in case you haven't been able to tell thus far). and the difference is really not just the leg room, the swanky reclining seats, the free booze, the warm nuts, the rubber chicken grill marks, the "real" silverware", the cashmere blankets and down pillows (ok -- that is a blatant lie); its the way you are treated. the 'stewardesses' man "the main cabin" (as the airline of the americas likes to call it), and the 'flight attendants' work the front of the plane (and you better not use those pristine lavatories, mr. and mrs. commonfolk). i'm in the back where they pee on the floor (obviously) and eat with their bare faces. we 're living like dogs back here - someone help me.
