Originally Posted by
davistev
Wow! What a sad state Delta is in when they can sell a premium product and provide little in return. I usually fly Alaska / Qantas but decided to give Delta a try since the fare was $1200 cheaper.
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Why do Americans put up with such mediocre offerings?
You saved $1200. If sitting in a slightly nicer chair between flights and getting a $15 applebees dinner is worth $1200 to you, then I guess you should fly quantas.