Lie-Flat Seats: The Definitive Thread
May 31, 2010, 4:46 pm
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Lie-Flat Seats: The Definitive Thread
I've flown 6 round trips to South America this year and haven't gotten a ride on one of the converted aircraft. I know the first planes were deployed on the LHR routes but figured I would have had a chance to see one by now.
Is Delta still upgrading these planes or is it currently on hold?
Is Delta still upgrading these planes or is it currently on hold?
Oct 7, 2010, 10:43 am
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Hahah, I asked this question last week and did some searching... It appears that the odd numbered window seats between rows 3 and 7 are the best...
Row 1 is good [most privacy and its row 1], but the light from the galley and the FAs using the closet in front of the seat is bothersome and makes sleeping difficult.
Row 1 is good [most privacy and its row 1], but the light from the galley and the FAs using the closet in front of the seat is bothersome and makes sleeping difficult.
Oct 7, 2010, 2:54 pm
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Not all of the XXX-LHR routes are 764s anymore, sadly. The additional frequencies that DL added ATL-LHR and DTW-LHR are on regular ol' 763s.
dl.com thankfully gives you the message: "Flat bed seats are not available on this flight." on the search results page.
dl.com thankfully gives you the message: "Flat bed seats are not available on this flight." on the search results page.
Oct 7, 2010, 3:18 pm
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My mistake... Will be on a 764!
Oct 8, 2010, 1:07 pm
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I haven't flown BE in ages; do all of the JFK-LHR flights have lie flat in J? it says on delta's web site that all lie flat seats have direct access to the aisle; does this mean that if you are in a window seat you don't have to jump over the aisle seat even if its in the sleeping position? Finally, on the JFK-LHR leg do BE pax get access to Fast Track thru customs upon arrival in the UK? thanks
Oct 8, 2010, 1:23 pm
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I haven't flown BE in ages; do all of the JFK-LHR flights have lie flat in J? it says on delta's web site that all lie flat seats have direct access to the aisle; does this mean that if you are in a window seat you don't have to jump over the aisle seat even if its in the sleeping position? Finally, on the JFK-LHR leg do BE pax get access to Fast Track thru customs upon arrival in the UK? thanks
On the 77LR, the lieflats are 1-2-1, so again, everyone has direct aisle access.
Oct 8, 2010, 2:40 pm
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I think so, but I am not sure... I know that we will get access to Yotel for 2-hours to refresh ourselves or take a short nap. They will also provide you with a snack pack as well.
Oct 8, 2010, 4:10 pm
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Tried snagging either 3A or 3D, but both are occupied 
Settled for 5D and I guess 5A/D is the "second" best seats behind 3A/D on this aircraft.
BTW, I think DL's champagne is sparkling wine? It would be
if it is real champagne 
Settled for 5D and I guess 5A/D is the "second" best seats behind 3A/D on this aircraft.BTW, I think DL's champagne is sparkling wine? It would be
if it is real champagne
Oct 9, 2010, 12:40 pm
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Also, the Yotel voucher is good for 1hour (not that it's a big deal, the cabins are so tiny I'm not sure why you'd want to spend any longer).
Oct 9, 2010, 3:12 pm
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They might have changed it, but when I was on 5 and 6 in late February it was Piper-Heidsieck Brut. Isn't that the real thing?
Mar 22, 2011, 3:47 am
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Is there a list of all current flights with lie flat seats?
I want to burn some SWUs before they expire in the next few months, but only on flights with flat bed seats. Is there a list somewhere on the delta site or here?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Last edited by sfcaFLYER; Mar 22, 2011 at 4:01 am
Mar 22, 2011, 3:56 am
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I think you mean flat bed seats.
I don't think any 763 and 744 has flat bed seats at this time. There are a few 77E with flat bed seats, but the chance of getting one of them is very low. You should go for the 764 and 77L routes, like LAX-SYD, DTW-HKG, USA-LHR, ATL-DXB, ATL-JNB, ATL-SIN, etc.
I don't think any 763 and 744 has flat bed seats at this time. There are a few 77E with flat bed seats, but the chance of getting one of them is very low. You should go for the 764 and 77L routes, like LAX-SYD, DTW-HKG, USA-LHR, ATL-DXB, ATL-JNB, ATL-SIN, etc.
