I flew from Charlotte, NC to Rome, Italy in first class. I paid almost the price of the entire round trip for this - but it was the first time I left the US. The seat was so roomy. The service imitated royalty. Drinks. Menu. White table cloth. A separator between you and your neighbor if you need that privacy. Your own private DVD with headphones. Seat fully reclines. I brought my own blanket just cuz it's soft and warm. I actually did sleep. Was it worth the price? Yes, it is worth an upgrade charge, but not that much money. I flew back in economy - and yes it was. Like I said, this was my first overseas flight so I have nothing to compare this to. The seats were noticeably smaller and barely reclined. Hopefully you like your neighbor. I could not have slept here. Lunch had 2 choices, food was fair at best. Drinks were rare and some of the time you had to pay for them. They played 2 movies and several TV shows twice. Luckily I had the middle 3 seats to myself so I lifted the armrests and laid down. The flight attendants were not the most congenial or friendly. Smiling was a rarity. I know what it's like to work a 12 hour shift, it's long and hard. But if you don't like your job and can't be smiley and approachable, then you might want to consider other professions.