This is the story about LapLap

Who does not want beef in the bibimbap

And asking was difficult to refrain

About banchan components on the plane

Her flight companion, worth more than gold

Is her daughter, who is eighteen months old

“What is Bibimbap”, you might think?

For a picture, just click on the link

Included in this FlyerTalk thread

Do not worry, there’s no need to dread

As this pertains to business class

We’re not trying to be a pain in the —

…all right. No more poetry — for now…

Delta Air Lines announced today that a New International Economy Comfort Section for Long-Haul Flights will be introduced this summer, with features that include complimentary alcoholic beverages throughout the flight, additional leg room, slightly more seat recline, a specially designed seat cover, additional complimentary in-flight entertainment options, and in-seat power for electronic devices.

Seats in this new economy class section will cost between US$80.00 and US$160.00, but will be complimentary for Diamond Medallion and Platinum Medallion Delta Air Lines SkyMiles members and up to eight of their companions. Gold Medallion SkyMiles members will be eligible for a 50% discount on these seats, while Silver Medallion SkyMiles members will be eligible for a 25% discount.

This story takes having a flight attendant “fed up” with a passenger to a whole new level.

Have you ever shared any of your in-flight meal with a flight attendant — and a supposedly young and attractive one at that — on the job during a flight? Well, FlyerTalk member BowTieGuy was fortunate enough to do just that, as he exclaims, “She ate my beef, and I loved it!”

If the meal was that successful, one has to wonder how dessert went…

Many people would be thrilled just to be able to secure an airline reservation with a seat in the premium class cabin, let alone be upgraded to it. In fact, there are those who have not yet — and may never will have — the opportunity to travel in a premium class seat on a flight.

Then again, there are those such as FlyerTalk member gabgab who ask “What is the worst first-class seat you have ever had?”

As true to form on FlyerTalk, there is already a growing list of candidates to answer that question, as well as some differences in opinion as to exactly what defines a first-class seat…

Is it frowned upon to be Asking for seconds during meal service in First class…?

The answer is that it depends on how one asks.

During a domestic flight in the premium class cabin several years ago, I was served a bowl of mushroom soup as part of the meal service. I do not typically care for mushrooms, but this was the best mushroom soup I have ever had, and I let the flight attendant know my thoughts. She promptly returned with another steaming hot bowl of mushroom soup and a big smile. Although I did not purposely try to get another bowl, she went out of her way to do so — and I greatly appreciated it.

However, FlyerTalk member kh105000 had a starkly different experience on one particular flight: “My most memorable CO 1st class dining experience was the FA getting distracted before getting to me with my beverage and nuts, then engaging upfront in chitchat with another FA. When he finally got back to my seat I asked for the drink and nuts and he said ‘you don’t get seconds, and any way we’re out of nuts.’ When I responded that he never served me the first time he left, returned with the missing nuts and slammed them on the tray.”

As is said often on FlyerTalk, your “mileage may vary”…

The wandering mind of HIDDY is a scary thing, but it does make for a revealing discussion.  Do you keep your underwear on under first pajamas?

Apparently, after reading through what FlyerTalk members are posting, F passengers need to learn how to use overhead bins.

For those of you who need it, here is a primer:

• Do not hog the entire overhead bin with your jacket or other small item.
• Do not complain if the flight attendant moves your belongings if ignoring the above suggestion.
• Do not touch the belongings of other passengers when attempting to fit your items in the overhead bin.
• Eat before you board instead of placing perishable food — especially odoriferous items — in the overhead bin.
• Check your baggage if it will not fit in the overhead bin — do not attempt to shove and push while holding up the boarding process.
• Even though it has nothing to do with overhead bins, do not place your feet— especially odoriferous ones — on the bulkhead wall in front of you, or anywhere else other than under the seat in front of you, if applicable.
• Furthermore, do not change the diaper of your baby between the first class cabin and the galley.

As you can see, the direction of the discussion veers further off-topic but becomes no less interesting…

One person in business class, the other in economy. How do you feel about these 2 passengers swapping seats periodically during a longhaul flight?

While in the process of boarding an aircraft for a flight, FlyerTalk member johntaylorny noticed some Unusual passenger behavior in First Class. Funny and weird.

A man was shouting sounds that emulated a gobbling turkey. This continued into the flight until the man fell asleep.

FlyerTalk members surmise as to the cause of this strange behavior, and some of the assumptions sound just as bizarre as the behavior itself. What do you believe may be the reason?

Lufthansa is trialling new lie flat business class seats, but there is a trick involved to getting one of these seats.  Buried in the A380 launch thread is news of the trial, and how to get the seats.