Originally Posted by
jk88usa
I could very well be wrong but doesn’t AA only complimentary upgrade to “Business” (the 2nd tier cabin) on their 321Ts? If that’s the case DL is getting ahead, but as I admit I never fly AA transcon
Technically correct, as AA offers three class (excluding MCE) transcon. But, I see D1 as a hybrid and if you just look at hard product, the 757-200 2-2 config in DL1 is the same as AA's "business." It's just AA's first that is usually 1-1. I still see it as DL catching up because previously, DMs on DL (who have higher qualification requirements that EXPs on AA) had to sit in C+ as best possible upgrade on these routes. EXPs were eligible for complimentary upgrades to lie flat seats!
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How does this jive with the recent SDC change to exclude D1? If the route is eligible for a complimentary upgrade now the SDC change doesn't make much sense.