rwoman

I believe there are hooks in front of each section on row 31. Row 44 DEF also has bassinet hooks.

txaggielady

Make sure with the equipment changes your EC seats are still EC.
On a return flight from Haneda last year to DTW EC was so empty we had a row to ourselves. Unfortunately, our EC seat from DTW to SLC was the first row behind EC. The flight attendant stated they had "an equipment" change after we showed her our receipt displaying EC seats That we had paid for. Delta started loading standby people into EC much to our dismay. There was little help from the attendants because they were Northwest employees who griped the entire flight back about seniority and Delta. My dad was a Northwest Orient pilot (Tokyo based) and then meteorologist (MSP based) and he is probably rolling in his grave over the cattle car mentality of airlines and their outsourcing of airplane maintenance.

The person in front of us backed his seat down and it pinched and cracked my husbands laptop. Delta gave us miles ( no $$ for the repair) that weren't MQM's and promised to refund us the upgrade costs since we lost our EC seats we had paid for....it took 4 months to collect the refund from them and this only occurred because one of our friends who works for Delta put an inquiry in to the matter on our behalf.

I'll keep buying lottery tickets and maybe one day I can afford to fly on a private jet. LOL.

ladymuscadet

My husband and I are flying DL 184 (767) from JFK to CDG at the end of August. We originally selected EC seats 21F and 21G; however, according to seatguru.com, these seats are right next to the lavatory. The seat selection tool in our Delta account shows an empty space next to rows 20 and 21 and does not specify that there are bathrooms there (bathrooms are indicated behind row 6 and row 42). I called Delta to clarify whether bathrooms are in fact in the "empty space" next to rows 20 and 21 and the rep stated that they have changed the lay out of many planes and that if there were bathrooms there, it would be indicated on the seat map. He claimed that this is likely a cross-over area. Is this true? Could the Delta seating chart be more accurate than the seatguru map or is this just wishful thinking on my part?? It seems particularly deceiving of Delta to fail to "show" bathrooms in the middle of the EC seats...

brocklee9000

That sounds like the 76U, with 6 rows of 2-2-2 up front, and EC starting at row 16FG on the right, and 17AB on the left. Row 21 is right next to that "empty space" on the map in the middle, which is most definitely two lavatories. I understand the confusion, though. I noticed several weeks ago that Delta's seat maps have been updated to include lavatories, closets, and galleys, and the visual demarcation of these spaces has been revamped. However, the seatmap for the 76U doesn't exist on delta.com anymore, for whatever reason, but when you book a flight and are choosing seats, the seatmap is available...

I believe rwoman has comments about this partiular row somewhere earlier in this thread, and if she sees this maybe she can post a link to her review. Row 21 can be good, as 19 and 20 are often a hot topic in the "is there really limited recline/exit row/tray tables in the armrests" discussions. Keep in mind that 21 is still an exit row, but should have full recline. Personally, I love 16FG (or 17AB if 16 is taken) and grab them every time, but to each his own. There's soooo much space between the seat and the bulkhead (I'm 5'10" and have a 34" inseam and I can't even come close to the bulkhead), you get a full sized window and don't have to lean on the emergency exit window thing, and it's at the front of economy, and a little forward of the row, so it's a bit isolated and the only traffic is when the FAs bring drinks or meals. 20 and 21 are by the lavs, which get trafficked a lot, depending on the time of departure, since economy only has the lavs by 20/21, and at the back of the plane.

Oh, one more thing. Just keep an eye out occasionally on your seats after you do decide and make a reservation. There is a volatility in the 767 and A330 fleet, so sometimes they'll swap one model of the 767-300ER for another.

ladymuscadet

Thanks for the detailed reply, Brocklee! Really appreciate it. You're exactly right about the model--6 rows of 2-2-2 up front, with EC starting at 16FG and then 17AB. After realizing that 21FG might be bathroom seats, I switched us to 17CD (neither 16FG nor 17AB/FG are available) and might stick with that. We tend to like the bulkhead, and I'm glad for your confirmation that it's very roomy.

Thanks also for the tip about keeping an eye on the seats in case the plane gets switched! I will also keep an eye out in case 17AB opens up by some magical chance...

(Still pretty annoyed that the seating map provided by Delta does show lavatories behind row 6 and in-line with 42 but conveniently avoids showing the lavatories at rows 20 and 21 AND that the Delta phone rep assured me that there were no bathrooms there--"empty cross-over space"?? REALLY?)

brocklee9000

Yes, 17 CDE still have some decent room. Oh, and the other perk of being in the front of EC is that nobody reclines into you. There's a monitor mounted on the bulkhead wall, a bit above eye level so that you and the next few rows can see it. But I just bring an eyeshade in case it becomes a nuisance and I want to sleep. And earplugs/earbuds/headphones that can block out the ambient airplane noise. And some pills, just as a last resort. Those planes normally fly around 10 hour routes, but even that 7 hour trip is long with no personal IFE, or when you want to sleep overnight.

Oh, and I'm glad you picked up on it because I meant to also include looking out for 17AB and 16FG. There's a lot of time between now and August. It will be more difficult to get both of the seats, but not impossible. Worst case scenario, someone gets 17B and 17D, both aisle seats. Each route is different, but I notices seats start to open up especially during 3 to 2 weeks before departure, and then it goes kinda crazy the day of. If I'm connecting to a flight and I have less-than-desirable seats, I use the wifi to check seats (it's free to use on delta.com or the delta smartphone apps), and often times can make a switch. Good luck.

CarmenOM

I definitely agree with brocklee9000 about 17AB and 16FG; 16F&G are my favorite EC seats. I have also sat in 21G. While it is close to the bathrooms I did not find that a huge problem. There is a passage between the two aisles so that the lav doors open into the passageway rather than directly into the aisle.

Ladymuscadet, you might think about selecting 17 C&E, the two aisle seats, if they are both available, in the hope that you will end up with an unoccupied middle seat. The middle seat is less likely to be selected than the aisle seat. If the middle seat does get filled, the occupant will undoubtedly be willing to switch to the aisle seat so you and your husband can sit together.

stan1162

I have some pictures of a recent flight DH and I took. If someone wants them for posting, just send me a PM with where to email them.

ktremor

First time flying Delta in about 10 years and first time in Economy Comfort.
Flying BOS-AMS-BCN and VCE-AMS-BCN

I have EC on the BOS-AMS on a A330-300 and was being 6'3 was wondering if I should choose 12G or 13G?

On the AMS-BOS on A330-200 I have 11G which appears to be a really good seat from what I have read.

Thanks.

brocklee9000

From seatguru and posts on FT, it seems that G seats on the -300 should be okay, since A D F J seats have an electronics box underneath the seat. With your height, the bulkhead in front of row 12 might be a concern. I don't remember how close it is to the seats.

On the -200, 11C and G are good, as there is no seat in front of them.

ktremor

Thanks,

My worry is a close bulkhead as I usually like to stretch my legs out under the seat in front of me.

KLflyerRalph

Is free EC extended domestically to STE+ as well or not? I am fighting now with Delta Assist over this.
First they said yes but when I now want to assign, they refuse to put my family next to me.

CarmenOM

Here is the page on delta.com to support you:

https://www.delta.com/content/www/en....html#Discount

At the very bottom there is information about the benefit for companions on the same PNR.

menton1

Didn't EC originally offer 1st bag free on Domestic flights? I no longer see a mention of that on delta.com...

rwoman

As far as I recall, no, this was never an EC benefit.