High mileage and often pretty damn mean.
Singapore Air is tops! Business class is like First Class on other Airlines. Economy class is pretty damn good. I have flown first class on several airlines but only business class on Singapore Airlines. Business class on Singapore Airlines was superior to first class on the other airlines. They are the best. I hear Cathy Pacific is equal but I have never flown them.
I forgot to add this. I kinda like the guy or gal upfront in the left seat to have a few gray hairs. It bothers me when I see dudes that has only been shaving a few years in the left seat. I know they are good and must pass very stringent standards but I still like a few grey hairs in the left seat.
In reference to female pilots I have absolutely no problems. When I got my tickets, the best instructor was an incredible beautiful lady. When we were in an aircraft her sex and beauty were of absolutely no factor. During training I did not even realize she was beautiful nor a women. She was a professional doing her job. She was 100% professional and good at what she did. That is the reason I selected her to be my instructor.
Today she is a very senior captain with Southwest Airlines. She earned her position by her skill!