IMHO the modifications NW has made on their DC-10-40s, other than being really old, just put them on par with nearly every other domestic FC seat on 2 class aircraft on other airlines that I've been on. It was great when they offered lots of leg room and especially footrests, but it seems that NW has just made a good business decision: offer what everyone else is offering as far as the product is concerned, but make it more available to its elite fliers.