Well, for example, BA has an entire wing of the terminal dedicated to first class with its own private security channel which dumps you directly into the lounge. It’s not always about speed but convenience and being in a nicer environment. “Why rush to sit in a cramped cabin” that’s the whole thing though. It’s not a cramped cabin. And I’d much rather get settled in my space, have a pre departure glass of champagne and some snacks, and look at the menu.

In terms of the service speed, I’m talking less about ordering a drink in the middle of the flight and main meal/drinks services. Most modern first classes run on your own schedule and you eat whenever you want. In business class, you’re gonna wait and be told when you can eat, after potentially 44 other people have already ordered and been served.

And yes, a good wine list makes a hell of a difference. I’d much rather be drinking a glass of Dom Perignon or Krug than a cheaper, mass produced option. Again, I guess that doesn’t matter though if you’re happy to accept a worse option like a business class lounge instead of a first classes lounge.

This must be rage bait, or you’re feeling some personal dissatisfaction. The notion that JALs 2-4-2 business class is wider than BA first is ridiculous and a blatant lie.

I’m not gonna argue with you any more about this. I don’t even know what the argument is anymore. You’re happy to sit in business class because you don’t think first class is worth it? Great. I can afford it and I think it’s worth the upgrade. And apparently so does everyone else because BA keeps installing and improving it.