Delta vs. Virgin vs. Jetblue SFO-JFK
Jul 18, 2016, 1:48 pm
#1
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 15
Delta vs. Virgin vs. Jetblue SFO-JFK
Hello Everyone,
I've flown LAX-JFK with one of the Delta 767-300's in Economy and loved it due to the space and entertainment system (the seats were comfy too). Service was excellent as well. BOS-SFO was Virgin and although I liked the mood lighting and calming music (reminded me of Virgin Atlantic) their cabins definitely need a refresh.
If I go with Delta: 767-300 vs. 757-200. Which is better? Obviously the 767 is more spacious but the flights are either 8am or 9pm - both not ideal. Also I've heard some are older and need a refresh. The 757-200 has more times available and is newer but also a bit more clausterphobic since I'm used to widebody jets.
In terms of booking - how likely am I to get an upgrade on Delta if I book main cabin vs. comfort + if I want to get bumped up to Delta One? The Comfort + is only about 80 bucks more than regular main cabin. I also have Virgin Atlantic miles but supposedly those can't be transferred? Virgin's First Class doesn't really seem that great compared to Jetblue and Delta. For some reason Delta first class is cheaper than Jetblue's but I can't really afford either of them.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
I've flown LAX-JFK with one of the Delta 767-300's in Economy and loved it due to the space and entertainment system (the seats were comfy too). Service was excellent as well. BOS-SFO was Virgin and although I liked the mood lighting and calming music (reminded me of Virgin Atlantic) their cabins definitely need a refresh.
If I go with Delta: 767-300 vs. 757-200. Which is better? Obviously the 767 is more spacious but the flights are either 8am or 9pm - both not ideal. Also I've heard some are older and need a refresh. The 757-200 has more times available and is newer but also a bit more clausterphobic since I'm used to widebody jets.
In terms of booking - how likely am I to get an upgrade on Delta if I book main cabin vs. comfort + if I want to get bumped up to Delta One? The Comfort + is only about 80 bucks more than regular main cabin. I also have Virgin Atlantic miles but supposedly those can't be transferred? Virgin's First Class doesn't really seem that great compared to Jetblue and Delta. For some reason Delta first class is cheaper than Jetblue's but I can't really afford either of them.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Jul 18, 2016, 6:28 pm
#3
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 15
No status - I have a few thousand miles on Delta and 17,000 on virgin. I don't mind if the upgrade is one way. I guess my main questions are whether the Comfort + is worth it and whether to take the 767-300 at 8am or the 11:15 or 2:00pm 757-200... I like the 767 just because it's more spacious but from the photo's I've seen it's a bit dated unless they've refreshed the planes this year?
Jul 22, 2016, 9:39 pm
#4
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: New York (Brooklyn)
Programs: Delta Gold, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 441
There is no possible way you will be upgraded to Delta One. I am a Diamond on Delta and I am not even eligible for an upgrade on JFK to LAX or SFO routes, to get upgraded you need to use a Regional or Global Upgrade certificate if you have any (they are options for your platinum and diamond annual gift).