Best/worst first class
Oct 27, 2007 | 7:54 am
#17
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: MCI
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American's got that beat. I flew from Tucson to DFW leaving at 1:20 PM, arriving 2 hours 10 minutes later. I think we may have gotten those little bags of "snack mix" along with drink service. It almost made me regret redeeming the upgrade certs.
Oct 27, 2007 | 11:59 pm
#18
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SZX/HKG/BWI
Programs: UA 1K 1.1MM, CX Diam 1.0MM, Bonvoy LT Titanium, Hertz PC, MGM Pearl
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The thought of using plastic cups and plasticware (obv exclusive of right after 9/11) in first/business class is incomprehensible to me. But I guess when everyones trying to save a buck or two, anything can happen.
Oct 28, 2007 | 12:56 am
#20
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Denver
Programs: UA 1K in training
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Oct 28, 2007 | 4:05 am
#21
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: lapsed UA 1K (now a lowly 2P), HGP Platinum
Posts: 9,607
Swiss First has been the best I've flown. I was so let down by Singapore Business that I can't imagine their First is that much better. 
The worst First I've flown has been Thai. (Well, there was Indian airlines, but I count the flight as essentially a domestic flight, so it's not fair to compare).
The worst First I've flown has been Thai. (Well, there was Indian airlines, but I count the flight as essentially a domestic flight, so it's not fair to compare).
Oct 28, 2007 | 4:47 am
#22
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For some reason, my usual airline (OK) serves business class pre-departure drinks in plastic cups. I've enquired and they said it has to do with some sort of safety law. I still can't understand what it's about, as they do collect the cups before take-off (and it's not cost cutting because in-flight they use proper glass ones including china mugs for tea). Guess it's a rule dreamt up by some stupid bureaucrat at the Czech Civil Aviation Authority or whatever it's called.
Oct 28, 2007 | 4:53 am
#23
Join Date: Feb 2001
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The most restrictions occur on the ground as that is where you might have to evacuate with no notice.
Therefore, they need plastic cups while taxiing because they don't want to worry about broken glass hindering an evacuation.
At 30,000 feet, glass is fine, because either:
a) you'll have time to stow things in preparation for an emergency landing.
or
b) Ummm, in the case of b, let's just say that it really doesn't so much matter about the broken glass.
Therefore, they need plastic cups while taxiing because they don't want to worry about broken glass hindering an evacuation.
At 30,000 feet, glass is fine, because either:
a) you'll have time to stow things in preparation for an emergency landing.
or
b) Ummm, in the case of b, let's just say that it really doesn't so much matter about the broken glass.
Oct 28, 2007 | 7:27 am
#24
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SZX/HKG/BWI
Programs: UA 1K 1.1MM, CX Diam 1.0MM, Bonvoy LT Titanium, Hertz PC, MGM Pearl
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For some reason, my usual airline (OK) serves business class pre-departure drinks in plastic cups. I've enquired and they said it has to do with some sort of safety law. I still can't understand what it's about, as they do collect the cups before take-off (and it's not cost cutting because in-flight they use proper glass ones including china mugs for tea). Guess it's a rule dreamt up by some stupid bureaucrat at the Czech Civil Aviation Authority or whatever it's called.
Oct 30, 2007 | 9:52 am
#26
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: NYC
Programs: No longer loyal "over-entitled" 1K
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I think it's the closest thing to private jet on commercial airliner.
And it looks like CX new C isn't well received by a lot of frequent flyers. CX's New F, however, looks better than SQ's new F (on 77W).
Oct 30, 2007 | 10:09 am
#27
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Beautiful Switzerland
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 511
Swiss First has been the best I've flown. I was so let down by Singapore Business that I can't imagine their First is that much better.
The worst First I've flown has been Thai. (Well, there was Indian airlines, but I count the flight as essentially a domestic flight, so it's not fair to compare).
The worst First I've flown has been Thai. (Well, there was Indian airlines, but I count the flight as essentially a domestic flight, so it's not fair to compare).
I just had the opportunity to fly Swiss First thanks to voucher upgrade and was amazed. This was so nice, expect for the fact the you have the same (small) monitor then in C. But with that special "mattress", the nice linen and pillow I was able to sleep very comfortable and arrived relaxed. Food, Service, pre board treatment etc just great. Any time again.....
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Oct 30, 2007 | 1:10 pm
#28
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