Originally Posted by SEA_Tigger
Off the top of my head, I can think of Midwest Airlines. They had a similar in-flight experience, "Signature Service", and while they did okay for a bit, once the LCCs entered those markets and knocked off that $50 extra you hope to charge, many of their passengers deserted them and they had to launch their "Saver Service" and add in the seats and take out the amenities.
"Signature Service" still exists, but I don't believe it is what it was before the LCCs came in (never flown them, myself).
I remember flying Midwest Express in those days. I was even a member of their frequent flier program.
Every seat was a leather seat one would find in a domestic First Class cabin. There were no middle seats. I used to have a hot meal of filet mignon with two side dishes and a salad. The linens were cloth and the cutlery was silverware. Wine was served, although I do not drink alcoholic beverages. Hot, soft chocolate-chip cookies were served as a dessert. The service and amenities were impeccable. Best of all, the price of the airfare was comparable to the airfare on other airlines.
Ah, how I miss those days...