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Originally Posted by
TXguy
Yep. That's the proper way to handle this--just fly Delta. It's a far superior experience. Even Southwest and JetBlue are superior to regular Y and to some extent even MCE on AA.[/QUOTE
Isn't Delta doing the same thing, down to the "Space Flex" lavatories? I haven'tI think the problem we're seeing goes beyond American, although I'm not a happy camper either. I actually flew United recently in Y, ORD-DFW, and it was a sardine can, especially the lavs. and I got stuck in a middle seat three rows from the back.
This is just my take. The short answer is yes, Delta is doing the same thing, Delta uses the small lavs and their 737-900s are tight, IMHO. My issue with Project Oasis is specific to the first class cabin on the 737-800s and the MAX 8. They are noticeably tighter than before, by design, I know. The lack of underseat storage, and the overall poor design of the seat leaves me convinced no one from American that's ever had to buy an airplane ticket actually sat in the seat in a cabin mockup. As for coach, American is shoving more seats in the back than both DL and UA with their 737-800s. I'm willing to be wrong about that, but believe I'm correct. Then there's the thing about Delta running a much better airline operationally and financially that makes American's approach and apparent tin-ear on the subject very difficult for me to take. I voted with my wallet. Will they care? I doubt it. And I'm OK with that.