I have a 3rd team lvl 75 right now. At level 77 they will get epic flyers. Questing from 77-80 is made faster with epic mounts. I have two teams that will need to do daily quest so I can afford it. If you have never used an epic flyer there is no opinion on the matter. Everything is done faster once you get an epic flyer. They are worth the money. Gear can be crafted or purchased off the ah. Travel is a huge part of the game. If you wish to travel like a snail stick with slow birds. If you want to travel at high speed get the epics. I would suggest getting them at lvl 77 so you can quest very fast to 80. Not everyone can afford that but if you can its so so so so worth the money.