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Originally Posted by Yakk
*nod* -- for a time, prices for a given route where fixed by a central federal monopoly in most areas. This meant that airlines where not allowed to compete on cost -- so they competed on quality of service.
The removal of the fixed prices meant that airlines could compete on costs. And people preferred an airline that charged 2 to 3 times less than one that gave out lots of perks and toys and was really pleasant.
Note that you can return to the "good old days" by buying first class tickets. Your price will be much like the good old days, and you'll get lots of servile attitude and treats from the airline staff. . .
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Maybe. I've gotten a lot of really bad service in first class too. But I used to fly US Airway (America West prior to merge) often, mainly because the bump to FC was free after acquiring a relatively large amount of miles. I remember an FC attendant tell the guy in front of me me "How the hell would I know? I didn't didn't make them" when asked if the salads were fresh. United isn't any better IMHO. However United Red Carpet lounges are nice, again IMHO.
Want good FC? I'd vote for British Airways, Hawaiian or Qantas. One of the best meals I've ever had anywhere was on a Qantas flight in FC from San Fransisco to the South Pacific.