Rockhound has a valid point although I think he loses credibitlity with his manner on his second post. I'm in the business and I've been flying for hundreds of years (yes, I'm that old). I too have noticed that there is less info coming from the FD these days - especially on US majors. I have been on flights where no P/As were made at all from the FD. Sometimes on a very clear day you see some interesting landmarks. In the past the FD would bring this to the attention of the pax. I take on board what Bealzebub says, but I think he's a little too defensive. Sure strake has a point too and this for sure is the other extreme. I too would not want continous interruptions, but I think that significant route info is generally always welcome.