Old Apr 10, 2013, 4:17 pm
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Hi fellow FTers!
I'm working on updated for the new roll out of Comfort + (C+)
Thanks!
rwoman

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On March 1, 2015, DL rebranded Economy Comfort as "Comfort+."
Delta - Comfort+
dl.com: LINK
Comfort+ FAQ - LINK
Offering:
  • C+ is a complimentary upgrade (space available) for DM and PM after booking. GM can access for free at T-72 and FO at T-24. (There is no longer a discount for GM/FO.)
  • Sky Priority boarding
  • Extra legroom and, on international a/c, extra recline
  • Free wine, spirits and regional craft beers, plus premium snacks
  • Complimentary premium entertainment from Delta Studio (No longer relevant as of July 1st; Entertainment now complimentary in Y)
  • On JFK-LAX/SFO flights, a Luvo sandwich wrap and frozen Greek yogurt bar, pillow, blanket, and sleep kit are included

A few general notes regarding DL C+:
  1. On international a/c, the bulkhead seats often have a significant amount leg room (other than the 764).
  2. The bulkhead and exit row seats are often narrower as the tray table and/or IFE unit are in the arm rests. The arm rests do not move which, coupled with a smaller seat, can be uncomfortable for larger pax.
  3. The first row of regular economy seating after EC IS NOT recommended. The last row of EC has the EC recline and members have reported that there's no extra space between this row and the first row of regular Y.
  4. Selecting C+ Seats - You cannot select or purchase C+ seats until after booking is completed on revenue or award tickets. The UG has to clear as well.
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Internationally Configured Aircraft
Per DL, International/transoceanic C+ offers 35" pitch and 6" recline. (LINK)

747-400 / 744 / 74S:
  • dl.com seat map: 747-400
    Rows 22-26 - 42 total C+ seats.
  • Legroom:
    Row 22 ABC/HJK and 24 DEFG are the bulkhead seats. 22C/H are noted as having unlimited legroom and some have noted that people can congregate due to the proximity of the lavatories, which are located directly in front of the first row of C+ on the 744. 22ABC have recently received poor reviews because of the lav and galley - people tend to congregate in this area and it can become stinky. Comments on 22K indicate that pax can access the aisle without disturbing other passengers. Also, the lavatory near 22HJK is blocked for BusinessElite pax, so there tends to be fewer disturbances and become less smelly over the course of a long flight. Also, seats 22B and 22J can be used for bassinets.
    Some might prefer the legroom of row 35/51 on the 744 with less recline and tray in armrest.
  • Related Threads and Posts:
    EC Bulkheads on the 74S
    Economy Comfort on 747-400
    The Official Delta 747-400 Interior Mod Tracking Thread
    tentseller's review of the 744 - LINK
    Comments on seat power on the 74S - LINK

777-200LR / 777-200ER / 772
  • dl.com seat maps: 777-200LR / 777-200ER
    Rows 31-34; 36 C+ seats
    NOTE: As DL reduced the number of Business Elite seats on the 777s, rows 29-32 are now the C+ seats.
    The C+/Economy seats on a/c has winged headrests.
  • Legroom:
    Row 29/31 seats are the bulkhead seats and have plenty of leg room. Rows 30-32/32-34 are standard C+ seats with USB and plug power. Row 44 (exit row) has excellent legroom, but no power outlets. The window seat sin this row are narrower because the tray table is in the armrest does not move up. The recline is standard recline.
    IFE:
    These a/c are equipped with IFE at each seat.
  • Related Threads and Posts:
    Recent comments on row 31 and row 29 (Bulkhead C+ seats): Delta 777 Bulkhead Seat
    chimphappyhour's feedback on a 777 flight LAX-SYD-LAX in EC - LINK.
    Thoughts on Row 31 - LINK
    modhop's video of the 777 - LINK
    My thoughts on row 35, the first row of Y after EC - LINK
    My pictures of row 31 - LINK
    777-200LR Economy Comfort & exit row questions

A330-300 / A333:
A330-200 / A332:
767-400 / 764 / 76D:
  • dl.com seat map: LINK
    C+ is rows 15-18
  • Legroom:
    On the 764, the bulkhead seats (row 15) have less leg room than the 763's; there's probably about 2' or so between the edge of the seat and the wall. The bulkhead seats do not have moveable arm rests and the tray table/IFE monitor are in the arm rests. In my experience, I felt like the A332/333 and 763's had better recline in EC than the 764.
  • IFE:
    These a/c are equipped with IFE at each seat.
    Note: The overhead bins above 16 CDE have emergency equipment in them and cannot be used for stowage of luggage.
  • Related Threads and Posts:
    Discussion on 17E vs. 18F: LINK
    mgoflyer's negative thoughts on 15G - LINK
    tentseller's thoughts on row 15 - LINK
    NecessaryIndulgence's thoughts on row 15 - LINK
    My pictures of Row 15: 15E: LINK; Space between Row 15 and the bulkhead - LINK
    My pictures comparing Row 15, "regular" EC, and normal Y seats - LINK
    My pictures of 18F with 17F fully reclined - LINK
    The London FAQ also includes many comments on the 764 - FAQ: Flying to London on DL

767-300ER - 76Z (v1 and v2) / 76L (previously seen as 76W) / 76T
  • dl.com: 76Z v1; 76Z v2; 76L; 76T
    • 76Z v1 - Rows 13-15 AB CDE FG and 16-17 AB FG
    • 76Z v2 - Rows 12-16
    • 76L - Rows 16-21
    • 76T - Rows 17-21
  • IFE:
    These a/c are equipped with IFE at each seat. There is also USB power and standard plugs.
  • Legroom:
    The bulkhead seats do not have moveable arm rests. On 763's with row 20 and 21 as EC seats, note these are both exit rows and seats recline in both rows.
  • Related Threads and Posts:
    rwoman's pics of seats 13 FG on the 76Z v1 - LINK
    gooslee's comments on the 76L - LINK
    CarmenOM's comments on the 76L - LINK
    Y29M's comments on the 763 row 17 (76T) - LINK
    rwoman's thoughts on the modified 76 (76T) - LINK
    53flyer's comments on the modified763 row 17 and the impact on legroom (76T) - LINK
    rwoman's comments on the exit rows (76L and 76T) - LINK
    garyfam's comments on the exit rows (76L and 76T) - LINK
    Seat 1A's photos of 17E (EC Bulkhead - 76T) and row 22CDE (regular Y bulkhead) (76L / 76T) - LINK
    CosmoHuman's comments on the outside first row (12AB and 12FG) on the 76Z v2 LINK
    TrojanTraveler's comments on the protruding exit doors on 12A and 12G on 76Z v2 LINK
    RaflW's comments on 16AB and other nearby seats with pics for the 76Z v2 LINK

757-200 (Delta One Equipped) - 75S:
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Domestic Configured Aircraft
Per DL, domestic Comfort + offers a minimum 34" pitch and normal recline. (LINK)

767-300 / 76P / 76Q
  • dl.com: 767-300 (76Q/P)
    C+ is rows 10-14
  • Legroom: Row 10 has a hard bulkhead in front of it, but the legroom is still decent. This row has an immoveable armrest and the tray table is in the armrest as well.
  • Related Threads and Posts:
    gooselee's comments on row 10 - LINK

757-300 / 753:
757-200 / 757 / 75D(H)/ 75X:
Domestic 757's are referenced below. Discussion on the non-PTV 752's - LINK.
737-900ER / 739
  • dl.com: 737-900ER / 739
    C+ is rows 10-13 ABC and 11-13 DEF.
  • IFE:
    This a/c has PTVs and power.
  • Legroom:
    The general feedback is 10C and 11D may be the best seats. Overall feedback is not great.
  • Related Threads and Posts:
    twnwz's experience on the 739: LINK
    Best seat on 737-900ER?

737-800 / 738 / 73H:
  • 737-800 / 738:
    • dl.com:
    • 737-800 / 738
      C+ is rows 10-15
    • IFE:
      This a/c has overhead video.
    • Legroom:
      Row 10 has standard bulkhead legroom for an economy bulkhead, making it challenging to get out from the window seat.
    • Related Threads and Posts:
      T.J. Bender's negative feedback on the 737 Row 10 - LINK
      cardood's thoughts on the 737 Row 10 - LINK
      CBear's comments on using a rear facing car seat - LINK
      lhitchner's feedback on the 737 Row 10 - LINK
  • 737-800 / 73H:
    • dl.com: 737-800 - 73H
      C+ is rows 10-12.
    • IFE:
      This a/c has PTVs.
    • Legroom:
      Row 10 has standard bulkhead legroom for an economy bulkhead, making it challenging to get out from the window seat.
    • Related Threads and Comments:
      None

737-700 / 73W:
  • dl.com: 737-700 / 73W
    C+ is rows 10-12.
  • IFE:
    This a/c has PTVs.
  • Legroom:
    Row 10 has good legroom. It is directly behind the F cabin and there is no fixed bulkhead, allowing pax in row 10 to store items underneath row 3.
  • Related Threads and Posts:
    rwoman's pics of the 73W Row 10 - LINK

MD-88 / M88:
  • dl.com: MD-88 / M88
    C+ is rows 10-14
  • IFE:
    None
  • Legroom:
    Row 10 has very good legroom.
  • Related Threads and Posts:
    javabytes' post on row 11 - LINK
    Bicostal's feedback on row 10 - LINK
    rwoman's pics of row 10 - LINK

MD-90 / M90
717:
A321-200:
  • dl.com: A321
    C+ is rows 10-14
  • IFE:
    PTVs and Delta Studio via wifi
  • Legroom:
    RaflW's post on the 321 C+ cabin
  • Related threads and posts:
    None

A320-200 / 32R:
  • dl.com: A320/32R
    C+ is rows 4-6
  • IFE:
    None
  • Legroom:
    No additional comments

A320-200/32K
  • dl.com: A320 / 32K
    C+ is rows 10-12
  • IFE:
    None
  • Legroom:
    No additional comments
  • Related threads and posts:
    None

A319-100/319
  • dl.com: A319 / 319
    C+ is rows 4-6
  • IFE:
    None
  • Legroom:
    No additional comments
  • Related Threads and posts:
    akonrandi's comments on A319/A320 seats - LINK.

A319-100/31J
  • dl.com: A319 / 31J
    C+ is rows 10-12
  • IFE:
    This a/c is equipped with AVOD
  • Legroom:
    No additional comments
  • Related Threads and posts:
    None

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Flying to Hawaii in C+:
- From DL's C+ page: 3-4" (7-10 cm) extra legroom/ Up to 50% more recline on select routes (JFK to/from SFO or LAX, and ATL/MSP/or JFK to/from HNL).

Related threads and posts:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...767-300er.html

C+ and Priority Boarding/Baggage Allowance:
Passengers in C+ get Sky Priority boarding unless their elite status provides a higher boarding zonemu access. There is no additional baggage allowance unless elite status or fare class provide it.

Related threads and posts:
jamersteroh's comments on zone 1: LINK
jamersteroh's comments on baggage: LINK

Status Changes:
There have been a couple of questions regarding C+ when a member's status drops down after January 31. Typically, seats will hold unless there is an equipment change. If there's a change, the passenger(s) will most likely be seated in regular economy. There are reports of some success contacting @delta to get reseated in C+.

Related threads:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...-ec-seats.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...op-silver.html

Threads/posts that may be useful for non-C+ information:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...-aircraft.html
Delta Preferred seating: LINK

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KLM - Economy Comfort

klm.com: LINK
Related FT Threads:
KLM New no Economy Comfort on DL-coded before check-in
DL.com won't let me select seats on KLM flight
KLM Seating, Including Economy Comfort
Delta.com Says KLM Economy Comfort is Free for Delta PMs, But it's Not True
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Old Feb 2, 2012, 12:38 pm
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Has anyone sat in row 31 of EC (the first) on a 777 flight? I have an upcoming 13 hour flight and was debating whether EC is worth the money. I was reading the first row of EC has more leg room, but the tray table is cumbersome and the tv screen is hard to see since it's farther away. Any comments would certainly be helpful.

Thanks!
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Old Feb 2, 2012, 1:05 pm
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Originally Posted by trk1987
Has anyone sat in row 31 of EC (the first) on a 777 flight? I have an upcoming 13 hour flight and was debating whether EC is worth the money. I was reading the first row of EC has more leg room, but the tray table is cumbersome and the tv screen is hard to see since it's farther away. Any comments would certainly be helpful.

Thanks!
Row 31 is the bulkhead; many of us consider them the best seats in Y on the 777 - they have power. While the seat is narrower, I think the legroom outweighs a narrow seat. Each seat has its own screen so seeing video should not be an issue.
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Old Feb 2, 2012, 1:28 pm
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Originally Posted by trk1987
Has anyone sat in row 31 of EC (the first) on a 777 flight? I have an upcoming 13 hour flight and was debating whether EC is worth the money. I was reading the first row of EC has more leg room, but the tray table is cumbersome and the tv screen is hard to see since it's farther away. Any comments would certainly be helpful.

Thanks!
Since there is no seat infront of you the armrest are fixed for they hold to foldout tray table and IFE monitor. I finds that this decrease the seat width as well as using the monitor less comfortable.

Tried 32C the next flight and did not find the seat in front of me to be cumbersome for leg room. I will take the better monitor position, wider seat over the first row leg room.
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Old Feb 2, 2012, 1:52 pm
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On my upcoming DL DTW-PEK (777 (3x3x3)) Row 31, seats A, C, G and J are available, along with much of the rest of EC (all of rows 33 & 34 and A, B, E, H and J of row 32).

With those choices open, is row 31 considered the best? Is there a preferred side of the plane?

If I take the window in Row 31, is there room to walk in front of the middle and aisle to get out, without having those passengers have to stand?

Thanks
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Old Feb 2, 2012, 1:55 pm
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Originally Posted by karpa
On my upcoming DL DTW-PEK (777 (3x3x3)) Row 31, seats A, C, G and J are available, along with much of the rest of EC (all of rows 33 & 34 and A, B, E, H and J of row 32).

With those choices open, is row 31 considered the best? Is there a preferred side of the plane?

If I take the window in Row 31, is there room to walk in front of the middle and aisle to get out, without having those passengers have to stand?

Thanks
There's feedback throughout the thread and the previous two posts... . There is usually room for the window seats to get out with minimal disruption to others.
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Old Feb 2, 2012, 2:20 pm
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Is there any way to see/does anybody know what cocktails they are serving atm? I remember seeing it in the SKY mag, but now you can't read'em online anymore.
This list is for domestic flights, but it should be a good indicator:
http://images.delta.com.edgesuite.ne...enu-print1.pdf
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Old Feb 2, 2012, 2:54 pm
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How does the armrest hold the monitor? From the google images it looked as though screens were fixed to the wall infront of row 31c. I bought 31c because I was surprised it was open this early (flight isn't until july) but I can always change.

Originally Posted by tentseller
Since there is no seat infront of you the armrest are fixed for they hold to foldout tray table and IFE monitor. I finds that this decrease the seat width as well as using the monitor less comfortable.

Tried 32C the next flight and did not find the seat in front of me to be cumbersome for leg room. I will take the better monitor position, wider seat over the first row leg room.
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Old Feb 2, 2012, 4:25 pm
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Originally Posted by karpa
On my upcoming DL DTW-PEK (777 (3x3x3)) Row 31, seats A, C, G and J are available, along with much of the rest of EC (all of rows 33 & 34 and A, B, E, H and J of row 32).

With those choices open, is row 31 considered the best? Is there a preferred side of the plane?

If I take the window in Row 31, is there room to walk in front of the middle and aisle to get out, without having those passengers have to stand?

Thanks
The left (ABC) side usually get off sooner than the right (GHJ) side on the triple seven.
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Old Feb 4, 2012, 2:04 am
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Thumbs down 764 Row 15

Good morning from DL 4 to JFK.

I can confirm row 15 is still EC:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c...1/ef511072.jpg

Not sure what or why there's a glitch, but figured I'd post an update!

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Old Feb 4, 2012, 12:33 pm
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EC on DL 842 SEA-JFK on 2/27?

Can anyone tell me if this flight has Economy Comfort and, if so, which rows are EC?

I believe the 757 for this flight is the one labeled 75X on seatguru, although the coach seat numbering starts at 18 on seatguru and at 19 on delta.com. That makes me think it may have been converted to EC although not yet officially offered on that route.

I realize that the 757s get switched around a lot, but want to plan anyway based on what is showing now. I'm hoping for an upgrade since it's a Saturday flight, but not counting on it.
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Old Feb 4, 2012, 12:51 pm
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Originally Posted by CarmenOM
Can anyone tell me if this flight has Economy Comfort and, if so, which rows are EC?

I believe the 757 for this flight is the one labeled 75X on seatguru, although the coach seat numbering starts at 18 on seatguru and at 19 on delta.com. That makes me think it may have been converted to EC although not yet officially offered on that route.

I realize that the 757s get switched around a lot, but want to plan anyway based on what is showing now. I'm hoping for an upgrade since it's a Saturday flight, but not counting on it.
DL842 seat chart for 2/27, SEA-JFK does not indicate EC seating.

I'd quickly snag the recline exit row aisles still available, 27C or 27D.
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Old Feb 4, 2012, 2:23 pm
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Originally Posted by LegalTender
DL842 seat chart for 2/27, SEA-JFK does not indicate EC seating.

I'd quickly snag the recline exit row aisles still available, 27C or 27D.
I was wondering whether the EC conversion might have been done but doesn't show on the seat map because EC officially is not yet available on domestic flights except JFK-SFO/LAX.

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Old Feb 4, 2012, 6:38 pm
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Originally Posted by CarmenOM
I was wondering whether the EC conversion might have been done but doesn't show on the seat map because EC officially is not yet available on domestic flights except JFK-SFO/LAX.
Outside of the routes where it's marketed, I do not think there's any guarantee unless it's an int'l configured a/c on the route. Domestic a/c equipped with EC are showing up, but I do not think it is super frequent yet.

Fortunately, exit rows are often great options!

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Old Feb 4, 2012, 6:59 pm
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Thanks, LegalTender and rwoman!

I've snagged 27D.
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Old Feb 5, 2012, 5:26 am
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Row 10 on A330-300 no longer EC?

I just got a schedule change for my MSP-AMS round-trip for summer (June out, August return) and I got automatically moved from 10J to 12J. When I clicked to get 10J back, I got a message saying 10J is not Economy Comfort, and that if I continued with my switch to 10J, then any amount I might have paid for EC would be refunded.

10A/B/H/J are all grey-colored (like regular seats - - not even Premium blue). This is true on my outbound as well.
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