Originally Posted by
EXLEFTSEAT
UA is not willing to really invest into a FC product. If they offered a real FC product, something that distinguishes them from or puts them in line with other carriers known for a dedicated FC product, then they might have a chance. But no U.S. carrier does anything like that. I was in AA FC from NRT and it felt exactly like US Envoy. I would have been p'''''''d to pay full price for it. A suite? Different story.
No doubt about it. I used to pay for F on UA when they had the LAX-HKG non stop. It was never quite as good as CX but at least UA spent some $$ on catering (they even served Dom), walked F pax to the plane, & believe it or not, those old cloth recliner seats were as comfortable as anyone else's seats (including SQ). Seats were pretty standard thruout the industry except BA had the first generation suites & NH had recliners that went full flat (which was a big deal). We are not talking about the 70's here. This was 1999-2000
Maybe UA could try something unique. Like gourmet food, turndown service, enthusiastic f/a's that are as excited to be on the plane as you are, private suites w a mini bar, shower spas, a lounge w table service on board.......they would do very well. They could call it......Emirates
