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Old Nov 25, 2018, 10:45 pm
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jdrtravel
 
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Originally Posted by bretthexum
These 777 mods are seriously having me re-think my loyalty to Delta. As a DM, I've enjoyed the free C+ for years. I have 3 trips to Japan in the spring, and no C+ on the MSP-HND route anymore. PS is $1300 extra for my dates. Also trying to use a GUC, can't confirm D1 in advance... and definitely not wasting one on PS. Ugh. Big time devaluation.
Originally Posted by kjnangre
DL doesn't mean it as a devaluation. Proper international premium economy is very popular and is becoming standard offering in the industry. It's a quite reasonable decision DL has made. I get that none of that actually helps you and your decision to look elsewhere is quite reasonable too.

Yes, agreed. Also, and sorry for being blunt, but I would guess that DM's who are flying international coach are not the customers DL is worried about loosing. And remember that there are still preferred seats and exit rows.
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