Originally Posted by
DL2SXM
pound for pound, Delta has a much better product then Emirates. Delta doesnt have F international so disregard that. Lets look at the 77L in business.
Emirates packs them in with a 2-3-2 configuration; Delta has a 1-2-1 config. Huge advantage goes to Delta.
Coach class, Emirates packs them in like sardines in a very uncomfortable 3-4-3 config whereas Delta goes 3-3-3. Huge advantage to DL again.
Delta's inflight service might not match that of Emirates but its not like its abysmal. Delta does a pretty decent job and if I was flying in J or Y, the best way to go would be Delta.
You've chosen to compare DL's best product offering with EK's worst in each of your comparisons. For example, on EK's A380 seating is 1-2-1 and considerably more comfortable than anything found on the 767 which is the backbone of the DL long-haul fleet. The cabin is far quieter, more spacious, and has the added amenity of the bar/lounge area for a change of pace on longer flights.
Y just sucks in general. Yes, on the EK 777 you lose an inch of seat width with the 10-abreast configuration, however on the 77L and two-class 77W you also gain an additional 2-3 inches of pitch over a comparable AA/DL/UA aircraft. Furthermore, the trend for Y- seating on 777s and 787s is trending to the 17-17.2 standard width, so I would prepare to start getting used to it, because with DL's track record, they won't be far behind the curve of sticking it to the customer.
In terms of food, beverage, service, attentiveness, and customer value, all ME3 airlines destroy US3 airlines in these areas. It isn't even close.
Finally, you can't simply discount intercontinental F because DL chooses not to offer it. They don't offer the product because they know they could never compete with the far superior airlines which do.
Originally Posted by
DL2SXM
The M3's personal attack on RA is both immature and unethical. If they don't like the stance and opinion of RA and the US3, they can at least keep things professional and clean. I have lost all respect for these bumbling idiots that run the M3. Attacking RA and Delta Air Lines the way they have kind of makes you wonder if maybe they really do play unfairly with huge sums of money that mysteriously appear in the M3 coffiers.
Indeed. Richard has been quite the saint through all of this.
I seem to recall a quote by Rich stating links between ME3 airlines and 9/11 attacks. Talk about complete nonsense and a lack of professionalism. I personally have lost all respect for AA, DL, and UA in their endless quest to stifle competition, provide abysmal products, raise prices amid falling costs, slash loyalty benefits, cry to the government when things don't go their way, and do it all in the name of "giving the customers what they want." It is absolutely insulting, and it's about time they face some adversity. There is far too little competition, and too much collusion at AA, DL, and UA.