We pay through the nose for international travel, there's just no bones about that - (which is why I can't WAIT for the Delta model of non rev travel to be the norm).

For example - to fly from SEA to LHR in C on NW - 500$ - yep, 500$ - Coach is $350. I found that I could fly confirmed from LHR to DUB for 60$, then home on Delta for less than 30$.


You probably COULD get an upgrade, but you'll pay...