Riding
the Dragon to China
Flying is by far one the most popular and convenient ways
to get to China. Assuming you have made the proper preparations,
you are ready right? Not necessarily. For you first-time
travelers there may have been conditions of which you have
not thought about. For example, there are three ways to
fly, economy, business and first class. Obviously, the difference
is in expense and comfort. But you may want to think about
how much you want to part with.
Economy.
Economy is the most common way to go to China. Budget rates
are a great way for you to go without giving up your child's
college tuition. Economy class gives you meals, movies,
pillows and blankets. Although not as badly accommodating
as a Pilgrim voyage on the Mayflower, it certainly is uncomfortable.
Wedged in as tightly as possible, you sacrifice space for
the sake of profit. Lord help you if you are obese, or sit
next to someone who is obese, because it is a long and miserable
trip (with or without the extra pounds). Even sitting in
a compact car affords you more room. You can barely recline,
lest you look up the nose of the person behind you. Flying
economy that long is ok once a year, or even every 3 months.
If you are going to be flying more frequently to China,
you may want to consider moving up.
Business.
Ah, business class. Much more expensive than economy class,
it may be worth it. You sit in big, comfy chairs, sipping
wine while dipping your shrimp in sauce. You get all the
perks of economy, only better. You have your own DVD player
at your seat, so you can watch whatever you want, whenever
you want. You can recline, though not a full 90 degrees,
so that you can sleep in comfort. There are less passengers
per steward/stewardess, so you get personalized attention.
First
Class.
Without question, it is the most expensive, albeit, the
most comfortable. You can convert your seating space into
a bed or visit with others in quiet and private. This section
is designed to be sleek, fashionable and modern. The meals
are topnotch, served for your specific taste whenever you
like.
Which
one is for you? Well, it all depends on how much you can
afford, or want to spend. In any case, the trip is always
worth it, because you have a whole new universe waiting
for you on the other end!
