Originally Posted by N830MH (Post 12980437)

What kind of hot breakfast is that where I am flying out of PHX-ATL?

Originally Posted by DTWflyer (Post 12986865)

FC upgrades are so pointless now, I actually decline them on OLCI when I probably have a good chance of getting BF upgrade if I have Row 5 on the Airbus or the exit row on the DC-9 in the mornings. Give me 5A/5F and I'll be out like a rock with more legroom than the folks in F.

In the p.m., the only advantage of F is the free drinks. Depending on how the week is going, I may need them.

Originally Posted by Kwaj boy (Post 12989967)

WOW. Talk about cutting off one's nose to spite their face...turning down a first class upgrade for...what? Maybe a couple more inches of legroom? Whatever. I'll take the FC seat every time.

Originally Posted by UA vs NW (Post 12986415)

In September when flying HLN-MSP (913miles) leaving at 8:30AM, the breakfast served in F included cereal with milk, a banana and a prepacked muffin (the one they serve in coach class during pre-arrival meal service on USA-AMS flights). The milk was from the state of Washington, which indicates it was probably loaded in HLN.

Originally Posted by avflyer (Post 12991232)

I too prefer a hot breakfast but as for small jets, am simply thrilled that they now have a FC cabin - something we seem to be taking for granted already. CRJ can either suck or be comfortable. Getting a meal is nice too.

Originally Posted by Crazyhotelguy (Post 12994246)

True, US and CO do not have FC on their regional jets.

Originally Posted by DAYflier (Post 12989956)

The usual...My experience on that route, admittedly limited, is that the first class cabin is offered a choice of omelet & breakfast potatoes or muesli. All breakfasts served w/ astonishingly tasteless melon, yogurt, etc.

Originally Posted by UA vs NW (Post 12986415)

Some other observations about meal service on DL/NW during the past few months

This past weekend I flew a NW CRJ-900 from DFW to MSP (852 miles) in the morning, which is less than 900 miles; surprisingly, F cabin got breakfast service with a warm bagel. Is this route an exception in terms of meal service (like ATL-JFK/LGA)? Also the milk was from Texas, which indicated the meal was probably loaded in DFW.

In November when flying ATL-BOS (947 miles)leaving at 9:50AM, a single choice of lunch was served in F, which surprised a lot of people including the FA herself.

In September when flying HLN-MSP (913miles) leaving at 8:30AM, the breakfast served in F included cereal with milk, a banana and a prepacked muffin (the one they serve in coach class during pre-arrival meal service on USA-AMS flights). The milk was from the state of Washington, which indicates it was probably loaded in HLN.

Back in June when flying MSP-ABQ (981 miles) during lunch time, we actually got a choice of salad or hot sandwich, which confused the FA as well as us.

In August 2008 when I flew NW on DEN-MSP (680 miles) in the morning, they actually served an express version of breakfast in F (cereal with milk and a banana). I guess this is due to competition on that route. Do they still do that?

Finally, I am wondering whether NW will make exceptions to MSP-SEA route in terms of full meal service, as this is one of their most important domestic routes. Does anyone have any experience for dinner service?