Classic, as a shareholder you will be happy to hear that the meal service in First has been 'sped up' in response to customer feedback.
When we had the classic 747 without bunks, the seats in First were generally not lie-flat sleeper seats.
When the sleeper seats were installed passenger priorities seemed to change, especially on the routes where First is busiest....The middle east and east coast US routes. Passengers were complaining that the service was dragging into the night, when all they wanted was something light to eat before bedding down.
Whether the service in First is completed in 2.15min or 3 hours would have little bearing on our crew rest, as only half the First crew would be on rest at any one time anyway. There would always be someone there throughout the entire flight duration to serve you.
And don't forget, as a First passenger you have the freedom to choose when and what you eat. So if the courses are coming too fast and you want a more leisurly meal.....say so!
