<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by TimF10:
(snip)I think it is sad that first class is becoming less available (many AA routes) or gets downgraded. It takes away some of the fun of flying.</font>
Real first class (as opposed to U.S. carriers' marketing of the front half of a two-class airplane as 'first class' - their international code-shares sell the same seat as biz) is likewise endangered. I suppose it will persist in a few markets, but in most places it's disappearing. Take some pictures to show the kids - otherwise they'll think dad is making up stories.