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Originally Posted by
Clipper110A
SAETA Ecuador
"de Primera" single class of service
mid 1990s
Yes, these flights were great! I lived in Quito for a couple of years in the 90s and flew SAETA to Miami a few times. It was one of the best "single classes" (aka Economy Class) around with heaps of legroom, tiny empanadas after takeoff and free alcoholic drinks.
Delving in my boxes again I've found what appears to be a First Class menu from NW, for the Hong Kong-Tokyo route in 1982.
[B]Northwest Orient First Class Service, November 1982
Hong Kong-Tokyo
Lunch
Hors d'Oeuvres
Salad
Tossed Green Salad
French, Thousand Island or Blue Cheese Dressings
[B]Choice of Entrée
Fillet of Beef Steak Maitre d'Hotel
Chateau Potatoes ++ Glazed Carrots ++ Buttered Broccoli
Ginger Mushroom Duck
Steamed Rice ++ Glazed Carrots ++ Buttered Broccoli
Fillet of Sole in Dill Sauce
Chateau Potatoes ++ Glazed Carrots ++ Buttered Broccoli
Lunch Roll with Butter
[B]Dessert Service
Fresh Fruits
Cheese Tray
Rum & Raisin Ice Cream
Coffee ++ Tea ++ Sanka
There also was a Chilean Airline named LADECO that briefly operated with the same single class of service and an "upgraded" service product from standard industry coach offerings. I flew them once but am still wondering if I still have the menu in my files. My recollection was they were really good also...