Ms. Fishbait here:

OMG, I remember Eastern Airlines!! Mr. Fishbait and I were newly engaged on opposite coasts and commuted often (on those cheap, cheap fares) and it seems we were always upgraded.. For what reason, I have no idea: we were only 20 yrs old, dressed in jeans, but perhaps polite (or they knew our flight record??)?? On the flight I took to make my wedding arrangements, I was chatting with the FA and she slipped me 3 bottles of champagne to take off the plane with me (I don't think I was even of legal age in some states!)

And FC on Pan Am was a delectable experience! Only 7,8 yrs old, treated like a queen! I remember the upstairs lounge and bar... An experience I am reminded of when I see the ads for Virgin's Upper Class.. Those were the days of FC travel!