Jaws43... if you are heading to Asia, United
is the way to go if you can't get reservations on Sinapore, Cathay, Japan, etc
airlines. It is very good in first with
personal service, someone always ready to
offer you something, friendly responsive
(No pajamas but wear comfortable clothes.)

UA to Hawaii is also very good. I was very
satisfied wtih my trip to Maui in First
(drinks, meals served fast... except for the
missing mahi mahi... but I got the captain's
steak.) Their staff though can be hit or
miss, it was mixed going, very nice returning.

While they flew us on a 757 (thought it would have been a bigger first class station) I
ended up being satisfied.

There are better airliens for first class.
AA has been mostly miss, Northwest (one flight in first) left me with a headache.
Never was in Delta first. Must try CO
(thinking of a trip to Vegas soon... need
a wild weekend break!)

As for you Merry Flyer... if you need the miles, go UA and enjoy your PremEx status
(I have news on that & me in the UA site!)
Otherwise if you are very happy with BA and
teh soft blue carpet and attention, stick
with what you know. CATMAN