1st Class
Jun 6, 2006 | 5:09 pm
#16
Join Date: May 2001
Location: NWA Platinum, PC Platinum, HH Gold, Radisson elite, Hertz #1 Gold; National Emerald, Wausau, WI
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Originally Posted by MJLogan
The difference between domestic coach and domestic first class is simple: first class offers passengers the basic, minimum standards of space, service and sustenance required by human beings. Coach does not.
Jun 6, 2006 | 5:10 pm
#17
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Biloxi, MS (GPT)
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Originally Posted by danbirchall
Oh, good point. 
I was thinking of MSP-LGA, which is >2 hours, unlike DTW-LGA. I had quite a nice breakfast in first going LGA-MSP the other week.
I was thinking of MSP-LGA, which is >2 hours, unlike DTW-LGA. I had quite a nice breakfast in first going LGA-MSP the other week.
Last edited by drat19; Jun 6, 2006 at 5:24 pm
Jun 6, 2006 | 6:01 pm
#18
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Reno, NV
Programs: NFY, AA EXP, Marriott TE
Posts: 531
pcmud, welcome to FC! It will change your life; you, too, will begin to maximize your segs and miles, on the off chance you may be occasionally be awarded entrance by virtue of your exalted status....
Seriously, enjoy. If it's your first time, it will be great. Just get on first, so you will have time to enjoy the boarding drink, and won't have to be bored in the jetway. The biggest advantage of FC is FIFO.
All the best, James
Seriously, enjoy. If it's your first time, it will be great. Just get on first, so you will have time to enjoy the boarding drink, and won't have to be bored in the jetway. The biggest advantage of FC is FIFO.
All the best, James
Jun 6, 2006 | 6:16 pm
#19
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: MSY
Programs: AA Plat Pro, UA Plat, VS Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 2,546
Definitely have fun with the drinks. The little bottles of Seagram's VO make me feel like a giant 
Jun 6, 2006 | 7:45 pm
#20
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Green Cove Springs, FL
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold, former elite in several airlines, but don't fly as much now
Posts: 153
Enjoy just being a "special" customer that day. One of my favorites is really inconsequential, but I just love for the FA to hang up my suit jacket, then bring it to me shortly before landing.
Enjoy it to the fullest!
Enjoy it to the fullest!
Jun 6, 2006 | 9:23 pm
#21
Join Date: May 2004
Location: formerly Gold now Diamond, formerly MSY, now LAX, formerly NW, now DL
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Definately check out the MEM and DTW Worldclubs...you have access flying in World Biz Class on international flights. You'll just have to show your WBC boarding pass to enter during any segments of your flight. DTW has a shower in the main lounge too if you need it.
Jun 6, 2006 | 10:55 pm
#22
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: MEMPHIS
Programs: NWA Silver
Posts: 116
Originally Posted by pcmud
Going to fly 1st Class in 2 weeks (MEM - DTW - LGA).
Any tips or suggestions to make the most of the experience?
Any tips or suggestions to make the most of the experience?
Jun 6, 2006 | 10:56 pm
#23
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: MSP
Programs: NW Plat, Hertz 5*
Posts: 292
Originally Posted by NOLAnwGOLD
Definately check out the MEM and DTW Worldclubs...you have access flying in World Biz Class on international flights. You'll just have to show your WBC boarding pass to enter during any segments of your flight. DTW has a shower in the main lounge too if you need it.
Jun 6, 2006 | 11:07 pm
#24
Join Date: May 2004
Location: formerly Gold now Diamond, formerly MSY, now LAX, formerly NW, now DL
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Originally Posted by CmdrThor
??? The OP is not flying internationally. Perhaps you confused LGA with LGW?
Picky picky...
So yeah....the Worldclubs are nice but if you are doing a bit of travel together this summer, maybe a $80 trial 2 month membership for the WorldClubs? Not a whole lots extra and you can use the membership at all three airports....6 visits for 2 people....just a thought since you've spleged on the FC tickets already...
Jun 6, 2006 | 11:39 pm
#25
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Originally Posted by NOLAnwGOLD
Laguardia, Gatwick, NYC, London, ALL THE SAME THING! Dang expensive!
Picky picky...
So yeah....the Worldclubs are nice but if you are doing a bit of travel together this summer, maybe a $80 trial 2 month membership for the WorldClubs? Not a whole lots extra and you can use the membership at all three airports....6 visits for 2 people....just a thought since you've spleged on the FC tickets already...
Picky picky...
So yeah....the Worldclubs are nice but if you are doing a bit of travel together this summer, maybe a $80 trial 2 month membership for the WorldClubs? Not a whole lots extra and you can use the membership at all three airports....6 visits for 2 people....just a thought since you've spleged on the FC tickets already...
It's $85 for the 60-day trial:http://www.nwa.com/services/bustrav/...empmember.html
Jun 7, 2006 | 12:45 am
#26
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Originally Posted by slippahs
Let me be picky as well; more for the OPs sake. It's $85 for the 60-day trial:
http://www.nwa.com/services/bustrav/...empmember.html
It's $85 for the 60-day trial:http://www.nwa.com/services/bustrav/...empmember.html
I couldda hit the clubs at SEA and MSP, then LGA, MSP and SEA on my way back, then SEA and MSP on my way east again (and maybe a CO club at EWR, if it gets one into those), and MSP and HNL on my way back.
Jun 7, 2006 | 7:56 am
#27
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: FNT, Michigan
Programs: DL DM (PMNW), occasional AMTK, National Exec Elite and IHG Spire
Posts: 751
Originally Posted by MJLogan
The difference between domestic coach and domestic first class is simple: first class offers passengers the basic, minimum standards of space, service and sustenance required by human beings. Coach does not.
(Too bad it's reality these days
)
Jun 7, 2006 | 11:10 am
#28
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI USA DL FO (until 2/04), NW silver '03, NW gold '04+'05 Plat '06+ (thanks, Leo!), DL SkyClub
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Originally Posted by drat19
Don't take the "early boarding for first class" for granted...get on the plane the moment the GA calls for first class boarding. If you think competition for overhead storage space is fierce back in coach, it's far worse in FC, where every traveler (it seems) has a rollaboard, and you WILL end up having to "swim upstream" at de-planing time if your bag is not directly above (or in front of) your assigned seat.
Jun 7, 2006 | 2:44 pm
#29
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Originally Posted by fdog
Just get on first, so you will have time to enjoy the boarding drink, and won't have to be bored in the jetway.
Enjoy the greater footroom, slightly wider seat, and just the feeling of being "up front".
Jun 7, 2006 | 10:24 pm
#30
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Had an AWESOME Chicken Ceasar Wrap today on MSP/SFO - but don't expect that on these routes!! You have two choices: Mini pretzels, or the posh nut/trail mix in it's ever soooo elegant foil pouch> I say take choice #3 - - - one of each!!! Enjoi NYC!!!!