Originally Posted by
FLYMSY
Asking a question like that makes it obvious that she’s not a frequent flyer, at least, not on U.S.airlines. I probably would have burst out laughing.

Why? US Based airlines charge a lot for mediocre experience, while competitive airlines charge the same or less for superior experience.
Is it too much to ask for what you think you're paying for? Either US based airlines need to charge less, or they need to offer better service/product.