AusTXHiker
May 26, 00, 9:33 pm
Check-in and boarding was fast and easy. Business class passengers were offered mimosas upon boarding. An amenity kit (basic toiletries, socks, and eyeshades) was also provided which doubles as a CD case. The flight departed on time.
DL uses a 737-800 with a 2-2 configuration (4 rows). The seat pitch of approximately 36 inches is similar to DL's domestic first class cabin. The cabin was clean and in good repair. The seats were comfortable with adjustable headrests and footrests. The lavatory did not have extra amenities, just a bottle of hand soap.
Food menus (in English and Spanish) and the Vinum wine menu were handed out. The appetizer, goat cheese crostini with fig chutney, was good. The dinner selections were grilled marinated beef, pecan-crusted sea bass, and vegetarian pasta. I chose the pasta, which was fairly good. Desert consisted of vanilla ice cream sundae with chocolate syrup, whipped cream, chopped nuts, and garnished with a pirouline cookie. The flight attendants were attentive but not very friendly.
The selection of audio entertainment was good. The quality of the video and audio were also good. The "King and I" was shown after dinner. Drinks were offered as we approached Caracas. We arrived 20 minutes ahead of schedule.
Overall, the flight was a pleasant travel experience. However, there are certain areas DL can certainly improve on. The safety video should be translated in Spanish. DL needs to recognize its Spanish-speaking customers. It would also be ideal to offer a local dish as one of the meal choices. B+
DL uses a 737-800 with a 2-2 configuration (4 rows). The seat pitch of approximately 36 inches is similar to DL's domestic first class cabin. The cabin was clean and in good repair. The seats were comfortable with adjustable headrests and footrests. The lavatory did not have extra amenities, just a bottle of hand soap.
Food menus (in English and Spanish) and the Vinum wine menu were handed out. The appetizer, goat cheese crostini with fig chutney, was good. The dinner selections were grilled marinated beef, pecan-crusted sea bass, and vegetarian pasta. I chose the pasta, which was fairly good. Desert consisted of vanilla ice cream sundae with chocolate syrup, whipped cream, chopped nuts, and garnished with a pirouline cookie. The flight attendants were attentive but not very friendly.
The selection of audio entertainment was good. The quality of the video and audio were also good. The "King and I" was shown after dinner. Drinks were offered as we approached Caracas. We arrived 20 minutes ahead of schedule.
Overall, the flight was a pleasant travel experience. However, there are certain areas DL can certainly improve on. The safety video should be translated in Spanish. DL needs to recognize its Spanish-speaking customers. It would also be ideal to offer a local dish as one of the meal choices. B+