Quote:
Originally Posted by Old Dog New Trick
Oldrotorhead,
I'm pretty sure no one in government is allowed to get reimbursed for anything over a regular coach fare. Whether someone with 'elite' tier status is upgraded by the airlines or they pay the difference out of pocket that law was passed years ago.
I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure the law was changed because of the complaints you mention or it was before that.
Now with that being said and although JetBlue is all coach, why would millionaires fly JetBlue when they could buy First Class tickets on Delta, United or my favorite Virgin America?
Then again, I've known lots of rich people that are the most frugal people in the world.
Still, no one should berate another for who they or their families are.
|
The CEO of IKEA is one of the richest people in the world, but apparently he was always big on flying coach, leading by frugal example.
It would be interesting to know if the Trump family have displayed any changes recently in terms of travel(say previously first class, but now economy as a sign of alignment with their voter base....or just a question of short term need/availability reducing options).
Anywho, much better outcome than if Ivanka was in first class and being chastised more effectively.
Good news it was just a pair of morons who telegraphed their obvious agenda.
If this were the current First Family back when they were First Family Elect, it would have gotten quite ugly as content for race baiters if it were a pair of rednecks.
In any case, totally unacceptable behaviour by members of the public towards family members of elected politicians.