Originally Posted by
sltlyamusd
Comparing AS F now to 5 years ago:
1) movie selection is better
2) food quality served is better, though portions may be smaller in some cases
3) seat pitch expanded from 36 to 41” on the 737-800 and 900/900er. Regardless of the condition of the Airbus fleet, it is better than sitting in a 36” seat on a 738.
However, the actual inflight service is not as consistent.
I would agree with your points as listed except the last one. Outside the inconsistency of PDB service, I have found the FAs to be consistently friendly and attentive (again, this is in First). There have been a few bumps as I have mentioned before when on a 4-5 hour mid-con it took almost an hour to get first drinks out but even on that flight, once they got going they were up and down the aisle for the entire rest of the flight. I must admit, I have not flown recently on any of AS competitors as frankly, I intend to churn miles on AS metal and have been happy with them for the most part since I started flying with them in the late 70's. For the true VX loyalists, nothing AS does will ever match their old airline and I would probably feel the same if AS was sold off to someone else. AS will make mistakes and stumble, but they have been consistent for the most part for me.