Originally Posted by sh9168
Why Not? I just flew BOS to LAX nonstop on United for $435. I got upgraded on the return trip. They had a 3 course meal that was delicous. Drinks and hot nuts were first then Hot towels. Then the meal (a choice of stuffed shells or chicken. Then they served coffe and tea. Then they rolled out the ice cream sundae cart. Then another round of drinks. Now thats FC and no this wasn't a premier service flight. CO also has service like this.
You made a good point. As a Plat Elite, I appreciate NW's courtesies in upgrading me from economy. But the three times last year I bought roundtrip revenue tickets in F, I flew transcontinental on UA because I knew I would receive the guaranteed meal and added FC service on their flights.
If NW had not cut back F services, my revenue tickets would have been on NW instead of UA. We all make our own economic decisions. Maybe NW is still ahead with the cutbacks despite the F flights you and I took on UA.