Originally Posted by kyushuman
But if it's the 747-200, it's the older barcaloungers (just like TG's F seats, actually). In that case, it's an easy choice--TG. If it's the 744, then I would still go for TG, because it really does feel "First Class". But if you like your flat seat more than great service, go for NW. Have fun!
The Upper Deck on NW’s B742 was formerly sold as First Class. I personally find these to be the best Business Class seats of any USA-based airline - including the new seat recently introduced by NW. If the OP desired the new seats, then he/should could connect via SFO, PDX or SEA (NW-coded AS flights).
I’ve only flown TG thrice: once between NRT-BKK after NW cancelled its flight & reaccomodated me, and one roundtrip between BKK & SIN. I wasn’t impressed (actually, I found the service to be rather poor) and would continue to go with NW. But my personal preference between LAX and BKK would be MH (via TPE/KUL) -- better than SQ & CX, IMO ^ ^ ^ .