Delta across the atlantic in a 767 in coach
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Delta across the atlantic in a 767 in coach
Well I usually fly BA across the pond but this time I have to fly DL on a 767. And looking at the pics it looks awful. No PTV's and the seats look superthin. Is it that bad?
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It all depends where you set your bar to. Flew a 767 many years ago MIA-GTW (8 hours over, and 10 hours back), and it wasn't that bad. Only IFE we had were books, and a travel companion. But my expectations (and flying experience) were very small back then.
If you're comparing it to current new models (777s, A330a, etc), you might be disappointed.
Steve B.
If you're comparing it to current new models (777s, A330a, etc), you might be disappointed.
Steve B.
#3
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I flew LGW-ATL and it was worse than I thought it could be. No IFE, old and uncomfortable seats, disgusting food. Crew were very friendly though. Unless you've got ar eally good reason to do it, DON'T!
#4
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Have done it many times from Ireland. Always enjoyed the trip, never had a problem. Have always found the seats to be adequate. Food has always been perfectly edible. Seat back T.Vs. don't interest me anyway. But we are infrequent social travellers! So what have we got to compare it with?
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Originally Posted by ramraideruk
I flew LGW-ATL and it was worse than I thought it could be. No IFE, old and uncomfortable seats, disgusting food. Crew were very friendly though. Unless you've got ar eally good reason to do it, DON'T!
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Originally Posted by chrissxb
I second that and did fly a DL 777. if you need to fly Delta Coach ... use an AF code share PTV, food, wine ... ^
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I am disappointed to hear about DL's international coach service; I just assumed it would be comparable to Continental! Thanks for the heads up!
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Originally Posted by ContinentalFan
I am disappointed to hear about DL's international coach service; I just assumed it would be comparable to Continental! Thanks for the heads up!
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Originally Posted by faithwins
Well I usually fly BA across the pond but this time I have to fly DL on a 767. And looking at the pics it looks awful. No PTV's and the seats look superthin. Is it that bad?
The best thing for European carriers these days is to lose a pax to the US competition for a flight or two, because everybody will come back asap...
#10
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Don't do it unless you have to! I flew MAN-ATL once on 767 economy and I will never forget it - or at least my back will not let me. Been suffering from back pains ever since that day - really. The leg room has to be the worst in the market, my seat was shockingly uncomfortable, and my window-seat mate on a completely full plane was,well lets just say he/she was travelling to the US to complete the surgery, and required a wheelchair to get to the bathroom....9 times I think it was.....
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There is only one major difference in comfort between a person flying in a DL Y seat internationally and a cow going to the slaughter house in a box car. The cow is better off because that trip is only one way. @:-)
#12
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JFK-GRU is in a 767, and the flight is 9 hours. It can be frustrating because they don't give you a lot to distract yourself - and the pitch is tight, but otherwise I felt no noticeable difference from the Transatlantic flights I had on KLM in 03, LH in 01 or BA in 98. In fact, I found the service to be really good - and the food not awful.
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Originally Posted by Threy
It is a bankrupt airline from the US after all..., but you will survive and it will also strengthen your loyalty to BA afterwards ...
Originally Posted by Threy
The best thing for European carriers these days is to lose a pax to the US competition for a flight or two, because everybody will come back asap...
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Originally Posted by Threy
It is a bankrupt airline from the US after all..., but you will survive and it will also strengthen your loyalty to BA afterwards
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Originally Posted by ClipperDelta
While BA may have PTVs to distract you, their Y (WorldTraveler) seat pitch on the 744s is one of the tightest/worst in the business...31" throughout. At least on DL's 767s, the middle block seats generally have 32" seat pitch.