Catman:

You asked whether things are any better in international business class. Unfortunately, based on my data points I would have to say that they are not. For example, my fiancee flew from SFO to HKG last week in business class on United. When she arrived, she was absolutely LIVID about the way she had been neglected while the businessmen in the seats surrounding her were pampered.

Apparently she was offered beverage service only twice during the 15 hour flight while the men in front of her were given unlimited refills. When she finally asked for a refill of her Port, the FA made a catty remark ;-) along the lines of: "Oh, the lady likes her liquor!"

HKF