Another reason to fly yourself

Jose wrote in news:EPppf.4095$fO5.3265
@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com:

That's not first class. That's Midwest Express.

Actually it was business class on United. Or was it American. I forget.

Jose

I'm impressed. I didn't think anyone but Midwest Express offered the fresh
baked cookies...

I upgraded to 1st class on an America West trip from NY to Reno this past
week (with 1 stop each way). Interestingly enough, I was fairly impressed
by one of the legs - from NY to Phoenix. The service was excellent, and the
breakfast, while not extraordinary in terms of food quality was at least
unique and "special" compared to "buy an egg in a box" meals they were
offerring to coach class. Warm pancakes with strawberry sauce and whipped
cream...

The short hops (2hrs) had no special service worth mentioning. They didn't
even give away headphones. Just wider seats. Admittedly, the extra space is
comfortable.

The long trips both offered glass and metalware (though knives were plastic
- thank goodness they didn't give us steak!) And one attendant for 16
people instead of two attendants for 150, making for pretty constant drink
refills. But on the return trip, the meal was basically the same sandwich
in a box that they offer in coach, except on a plate and without the $5
fee... Oh, and they were "out of the chicken".

No fresh-baked goods or lobster tails were offered.