Globaliser, Know what you mean about N regs - had some truly terrible experiences. Probably the worst airline I ever flew on was the old Try Walking Across before its eventual demise. On the other hand I flew a few times with Piedmont both trans - pond and within the USA before it was swallowed up and found them to be excellent. Actually flew on a Piedmont 767 on the company's last service between LAX and Charlotte. Only about 50 of us on board and the champagne was flowing - arrived at Charlotte a little worse for wear! Another awful one was Hawiian between LAX and Honolulu in a beat up old L-1011. Dreadful service and surrounded by dozens of strident Americans going on holiday. And this after a five hour delay at LAX 'cos of a faulty hold door, thus giving plenty of time for our cousins to hit the bar! Truly awful trip.