This isn't something that I would personally skimp on. Knowing very little about tires, I would assume the more expensive option will probably be safer and cost less in the long run.

See Terry Pratchett's Boots theory of socioeconomic unfairness.

Better off Dead, Weird Science, Real Genius, and my personal favorite, War Games.

Like I said, enjoy your privilege and your flight. 'Spending a bit more' isn't in the cards for a lot of people.

Personally, I actually do quite well and my family is very comfortable. I'm just not under the illusion that I'm better than anybody else because of the number in my brokerage account. But as you say, YOU DO YOU.

You not seeing it as elitist to spend a couple hundred extra for a flight is extraordinarily elitist.

Even at a hundred bucks extra for the ticket, a family of five on teachers salaries might have to save for months to afford the 'good airline' for the first vacation they've taken in 5 years.

But nah...You're right. I'm just stupid. Enjoy your privilege and your flight.

Ah. I see.

You wouldn't want to have to rub elbows with us unsavory types.

The difference here is that your work is paying,in which case I would totally agree. It's definitely not worth it to go the discount rate.

Out of your own pocket is a different story