Why I'm now a firm believer in DL leather vs NW cloth
Jan 17, 2010, 10:20 am
#1
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Why I'm now a firm believer in DL leather vs NW cloth
On a recent NW CR2 flight (leather, obviously) I was in 1C. 1D had a bowel issue and soiled their skivvies all the through to the point she left a small 'puddle' on the seat. I was borderline ill from both the site and smell (when the smell lingered after she left for the lav I looked over and saw the surprise).
I immediately told the FA who had the unfortunate task of cleaning this mess. Luckily there was a seat open and the FA was nice enough to discretely pass me a note pointing out the location.
Ok, so this happened on a RJ w/out FC but imagine where that fecal matter goes on an old NW cloth seat? Yep, it soaks right in. I'll take the downsides of DL leather (cold in winter/warm in summer) anytime in exchange for the fact it can actually be cleaned.
I immediately told the FA who had the unfortunate task of cleaning this mess. Luckily there was a seat open and the FA was nice enough to discretely pass me a note pointing out the location.
Ok, so this happened on a RJ w/out FC but imagine where that fecal matter goes on an old NW cloth seat? Yep, it soaks right in. I'll take the downsides of DL leather (cold in winter/warm in summer) anytime in exchange for the fact it can actually be cleaned.
Jan 17, 2010, 10:46 am
#3
Join Date: Dec 2004
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The cloth seats were more comfortable. I would just close my eyes and enjoy the comfort. But leather can be cleaned more easily and that does make a big difference, and probably the only reason I prefer leather in public places.
I know the difficulty in such situations. I was on a non-Delta flight a few years ago and the baby in the seat in front of me had diarrhea and they kept changing the diapers on the seat with some of the soiled tissue being placed on the seat until they had time to dispose of it.
Leather or no leather, for sanitary reasons some things should be done in the lav on the drop-down table that the plane had.
I know the difficulty in such situations. I was on a non-Delta flight a few years ago and the baby in the seat in front of me had diarrhea and they kept changing the diapers on the seat with some of the soiled tissue being placed on the seat until they had time to dispose of it.
Leather or no leather, for sanitary reasons some things should be done in the lav on the drop-down table that the plane had.
Jan 17, 2010, 11:00 am
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Last year I was flying back from LAS-JFK in F, I set next to a guy who soiled himself and had his brownies stained through his khakis. He asked me to switch seats with him because he had to go back and froth to his kids in the back. Thank God for leather seats, I drained my water glass and used to blankets to wipe the smell off. But still smelled and I could not tell this poor guy his browny tales.
Jan 17, 2010, 11:19 am
#5
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On a recent NW CR2 flight (leather, obviously) I was in 1C. 1D had a bowel issue and soiled their skivvies all the through to the point she left a small 'puddle' on the seat. I was borderline ill from both the site and smell (when the smell lingered after she left for the lav I looked over and saw the surprise).
I immediately told the FA who had the unfortunate task of cleaning this mess. Luckily there was a seat open and the FA was nice enough to discretely pass me a note pointing out the location.
Ok, so this happened on a RJ w/out FC but imagine where that fecal matter goes on an old NW cloth seat? Yep, it soaks right in. I'll take the downsides of DL leather (cold in winter/warm in summer) anytime in exchange for the fact it can actually be cleaned.
I immediately told the FA who had the unfortunate task of cleaning this mess. Luckily there was a seat open and the FA was nice enough to discretely pass me a note pointing out the location.
Ok, so this happened on a RJ w/out FC but imagine where that fecal matter goes on an old NW cloth seat? Yep, it soaks right in. I'll take the downsides of DL leather (cold in winter/warm in summer) anytime in exchange for the fact it can actually be cleaned.
BTW: Leather was extremely cold in ATL yesterday morning upon boarding....that's my minor complaint
Jan 17, 2010, 4:24 pm
#12
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NO, NO, NO !!!
I deliberately fly DC-9 segments whenever possible, and will tweak my schedule to do so. I just recently flew a -50 with the new leather upholstery for the first time. While I prefer good cloth covered seats, the new leather really helped give the plane a new, clean feel. I'll now vote for leather too.
I deliberately fly DC-9 segments whenever possible, and will tweak my schedule to do so. I just recently flew a -50 with the new leather upholstery for the first time. While I prefer good cloth covered seats, the new leather really helped give the plane a new, clean feel. I'll now vote for leather too.
Jan 17, 2010, 5:44 pm
#14
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All I can say is I will take comfort over anything but I do prefer cloth.
Recently was on JNB-ATL.. delayed leaving JNB, 16:50+ flight and no bay open in ATL so sat over an hour on plane in ATL before disembarking.. all told over 19 hours on that DL 777.. NO seat keeps its comfort that long but they do get harder, uncomfortable faster with leather IMHO.
Recently was on JNB-ATL.. delayed leaving JNB, 16:50+ flight and no bay open in ATL so sat over an hour on plane in ATL before disembarking.. all told over 19 hours on that DL 777.. NO seat keeps its comfort that long but they do get harder, uncomfortable faster with leather IMHO.