Originally Posted by Ed Hammer

first class isn't about who you are sitting with, it's a better seat, more room. boarding first, having someone waiting on you the whole trip, better food drinks etc. try making a 15 hour trip, paying first calss, and having a crying baby the whole flight....

bose noise canceling headphones are great I use them for editing video

edit: btw if someone attacks your country, you'll be crying help to those US Marines!