In all of the 90s I was working in Milan. Did LAX-ORD-FRA-LIN on LH and UA most of the time.
On a trip home from LIN I don’t know if the baggage handlers had a pre-announced strike or it was impromptu but the Captain came on the PA and asked for volunteers to load baggage. No containers. Just loose in the hold.
On another trip I had checked in at FRA for my flight to ORD and was in the waiting area. I normally flew Business. Heard my name called. Went back to desk. Counter lady exchanged my Business seat for a FC seat. I asked if I should thank her or the computer. She said her. 😊
On a UA flight from ORD to FRA I had a seat next to the galley. It was a single seat with a shelf to my right instead of another seat. Before takeoff a FA was walking down the aisle with a bottle Veuve Clicqout. I commented that it was my brand. She said Here and handed the bottle to me. As we got closer to take off another FA came by and asked if I wanted it put on ice. I had plenty of bubbly on that flight.