A little off topic maybe, but hey it was a Mod that brought it up.
I too have had meals/cabin service of various quality over the decades, but without doubt the best cabin service I ever had as a passenger was on Air New Zealand, on my last International flight returning from the USA after that Ansett contract.
It was in business class, but unbelievable service.
It was only after we arrived in Auckland that I found out why, the Guy I was seated next to all that way was the NZ Rugby Coach, and they had to really look after me as they did him, VERY well.
