Old Apr 10, 2013, 4:17 pm
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Last edit by: RaflW
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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FAQ: Comfort+ Seating

Old Nov 1, 2011, 3:57 pm
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Arrow FAQ: Comfort+ Seating

Hi Everyone,

I know this is a topic that has been discussed in many threads...decided to create a one-stop-thread. Also, many of us have now had the chance to utilize the Comfort+ section on C+ equipped flights. I figured this could serve as a consolidated thread especially as people come to the forum looking for answers. I've put the a/c I am familiar with below and have pulled info from other threads.

I will happily update information I do not have based on others' input. For now, I'll leave it with the international equipped a/c and the thread can be updated with domestic information as the program is rolled out.

Please let me know if I missed anything!

Thanks!

robin

Delta's site discussing Economy Comfort

DL Announcement on FT regarding EC on domestic flights and forthcoming preferred seating: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...eats-news.html

FT Threads (I've listed the larger ones):
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...ort-brand.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...y-comfort.html

KLM EC:
klm.com: http://www.klm.com/travel/gb_en/prep...eat_choice.htm

Related FT Threads:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...ore-check.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...lm-flight.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...y-comfort.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...-not-true.html

Economy Comfort:

NOTE:

1. The bulkhead seats often have a significant amount leg room (other than the 764). These seats are narrower as the tray table and/or IFE unit are in the arm rests in some cases. The arm rests do not move which, coupled with a smaller seat, can be uncomfortable for larger pax.

2. The first row of regular economy seating after C+ IS NOT recommended. The last row of C+ has the C+ recline and members have reported that there's no extra space between this row and the first row of regular Y.

Recent thread on booking EC seats: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...ooking-ec.html

Selecting C+ Seats: You cannot select C+ seats until after booking is completed on revenue or award tickets.

International Aircraft:
Per DL, International/transoceanic Comfort+ offers up to 35" pitch and 6" recline. (LINK)

747 - International:
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 EC 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.
[B]IFE:
Related Threads and Posts:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...heads-74s.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...747-400-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...ng-thread.html
tentseller's review of the 744 - LINK
Comments on seat power on the 74S - LINK.

777 - International:
Rows 29-32; 36 C+ seats
NOTE: As DL reduced the number of Business Elite seats on the 777s, rows 29-32 are the C+ seats.
This a/c has winged headrests.
Legroom: Row 29 seats are the bulkhead seats and have plenty of leg room. Rows 32-34 are standard EC 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): http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...head-seat.html
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 C+ - LINK
My pictures of row 31 - LINK

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...questions.html

A330-200 - International:
A332 - C+ is rows 10-13 (seat map)
Legroom:
A332 - Row 10 is the bulkhead row. The J cabin is on the other side of the bulkhead.
IFE: These a/c are equipped with IFE at each seat.

Related Threads and Posts:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...ng-thread.html
c_d's pictures of 11D and 11F and the entertainment boxes that impede legroom - LINK; comments on 11D and 11F: - LINK
CarmenOM's comments on 11C and 11G, which have excellent leg room and row 10. Also row 11 has moveable armrests across the row - LINK

A330-300 - International:
C+ is rows 10-13 (seat map)
Legroom:
A333 - 10 AB and 10HJ now have a bulkhead/galley in front of them.
IFE: These a/c are equipped with IFE at each seat.

Related Threads and Posts:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...ng-thread.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...a330-300s.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...d-threads.html
tentseller's review of the A330 (pre-mods) - LINK.
kpfleming's thoughts on EC (dis)comfort (pre-mods) - LINK
rwoman's picture of 10J (pre-mods) - LINK
c_d's pictures of 11J and the entertainment box that impedes legroom (pre-mods) - LINK
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...s-ec-a333.html

767-300ER/76G - International:
The headrests have winged headrests.
C+: Rows 17-21 (76L/U/T) or rows 13-16 (76N/Z).

Legroom: See link below for pics of legroom on the modified 763ERs, which is still decent, but not as good prior to modification. The bulkhead seats do not have moveable arm rests. On 763's with row 20 and 21 as C+ seats, note these are both exit rows and seats recline in both rows.

On the 763's (not all types), there is a lavatory for Y passengers on the AB side. Passengers waiting to use the lav can congregate in the open area by the bulkheads. In some instances, passengers use the space in front of the CDE bulkhead seats to move to the other aisle. There is a lav on the FG side, but it is reserved for J passengers.

Please use a combination of configurations on delta.com and seatguru to determine where the lavs are on your aircraft. NOTE: Not all mods are showing on the seat maps.
767-300ER - 76L/76U/76T
dl.com
seatguru
767-300ER/G - 76G
dl.com; seatguru

IFE: There is IFE and USB and/or plug power at each seat.

Related Threads and Posts:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...76g-763-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...ng-thread.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...nomy-plus.html
c_d's thoughts on the 763: LINK
rwoman's comments on the 763 Rows 20 and 21 - LINK
Y29M's comments on the 763 row 17 - LINK
rwoman's thoughts on the modified 763 - LINK
rwoman's picture of 17A on the unmodified 763ER - LINK
gooslee's comments on the 76L - LINK
CarmenOM's comments on the 76L - LINK
Seat 1A's photos of 17E (EC Bulkhead) and row 22CDE (regular Y bulkhead) - LINK
53flyer's comments on the modified763 row 17 and the impact on legroom - LINK

767-300ER - 76Z - Version 1
Rows 13-15, Seats AB CDE FG, Row 16-17 AB and FG
IFE: AVOD at each seat.

Related Threads and Posts:
rwoman's pictures of row 13, seats FG - LINK

767-400ER - International:
Rows 15-18
This a/c has winged headrests.
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 movable 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:
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 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...london-dl.html

757-200 (BusinessElite Equipped) - International; Transcon (JFK-SFO/LAX/SEA):
Version 1 (75E): 11 C+ Seats - Rows 19-22; dl.com seat map
NOTE: There is a slide on the exit row door in front of 19A that can impede legroom. There is no window at row 22.
Legroom: Rows 19 are the bulkhead seats. 19A is not listed on the seat maps as an EC seat (listed as Preferred), but it IS an EC seat with a slide that does somewhat impede legroom.
IFE: All Y seats have AVOD with complimentary movies and other programming.

Related Threads and Posts:
SomeGuy's comments on seat 19A - LINK
usrleetch's comments on EC on the 75E - LINK
rwoman's pictures of C+ on the 75E, including Row 19 and Row 22 - LINK
rwoman's pictures of C+ on the 75E, including Row 18EF and Row 19F - LINK

Version 2 (75A): 18 EC Seats - Row 16-18 ABC-DEF - dl.com seat map
Legroom: Rows 19 and 16 are the bulkhead seats.
IFE: All Y seats have AVOD with complimentary movies and other programming.

Domestic Aircraft: -
Per DL, there are no plans for additional recline in domestic Economy Comfort. Minimum pitch is 34" and standard recline is 4". (LINK)

763's- Domestic
Seats: Row 10-13.
Row 10 has a hard bulkhead in front of it, but the legroom is still decent. This row has an immovable armrest and the tray table is in the armrest as well.

Related Threads and Posts:
gooselee's comments on row 10 - LINK.

757's - Domestic
Seats: Varies based on type of 757.
Please see above for internationally configured 752's. Domestic 757's are referenced below. Discussion on the non-PTV 752's - LINK.

752/75U: The 21 C+ seats are 19-22 on the right side and 21-23 on the left side. The left side row 21 basically starts between rows 20 and 21 on the right hand side. Row 23 C+ on the left hand side is right between the last row of C+ on the right hand side in front of it, and a non EC row on the right hand side just behind it.

Related Links and Threads:
Delta.com - Boeing 757-200 (version 1) - 757/75U
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...seat-guru.html

75J:
C+ is Rows 16-19ABC and 17-20DEF. This a/c has overhead IFE and no power at the seat.

Related Links, Threads, and Posts:
Delta.com - Boeing 757-200 (version 4) - 75J

75M:
There are 18 C+ seats - 16-18ABC and 17-19CDE. There is no IFE or power on this a/c.

Related Links, Threads, and Posts:
Delta.com - Boeing 757-200 (version 3) - 75M

75N: Reference discussions below.

Related Links, Threads, and Posts:
Delta.com - Boeing 757-200 (version 2) - 75N
AKC6's feedback on the 75N, rows 14-17 and reading lights - LINK

75V:
C+ is rows 21-23ABC and 19-22DEF. There is overhead IFE and there are no powerports.

Related Links, Threads, and Posts:
Delta.com - Boeing 757-200 (Hawaii) - 75V

75X: There are 26 EC seats - 4 standard rows plus the 2 seat near the 2R door.

Related Links, Threads, and Posts:
Delta.com - Boeing 757-200 (with personal video) - 75X
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...-row-best.html
Every1 Get A Life's feedback on the 75X overwing exits - LINK
gooslee's feedback on PTV equipped 75X's - LINK and LINK
gooselee's feedback on row 23 on the 75X - LINK

753:
Rows 14-18
Delta.com - 757-300

Related Threads and Posts:
lamont2718's feedback regarding restricted legroom in 16DEF: LINK
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...757-300-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...-any-good.html

737-900ER / 739 - Domestic
Seats: Rows 10-13

dl.com: 737-900ER

Related Threads and Posts:
twnwz's experience on the 739: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...xperience.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...737-900er.html

737-800 / 738 - Domestic
Seats: 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

737-700 (73W) - Domestic
Seats: Rows 10-12. 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.

dl.com: 737-700

Related Threads and Posts:
rwoman's pics of the 73W Row 10 - LINK

MD-88 - Domestic
Seats: Rows 10-12.

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 - Domestic
Seats: Rows 10-12; there is a soft wall in front of row 10. 10C is not necessarily recommended due to the aisle shift between the F and Y cabins. Reviews of room for row 13, the first regular row of Y have been acceptable.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...ve-thread.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...-bulkhead.html

717 - Domestic
Seats: Rows 10-13

dl.com: 717

Related Threads and Posts:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...ve-thread.html
mattp1987's photos of the 717 - LINK

A320 - Domestic
Seats: First three rows
Related threads and posts:
akonrandi's comments on A319/A320 seats - LINK
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...t-row-4-a.html

A319 - Domestic
Seats: First three rows
akonrandi's comments on A319/A320 seats - LINK.

DC-9 - Domestic
DC9-50's with no row 5 have C+.
Seat 6E is the bulkhead/aisle seat on the starboard side of the plane. and behind the F cabin. Bags can be stowed under the last row of F. Seat 7D has "unlimited" legroom.
NOTE: While dl.com may show seat 6D, there is no seat there.

CRJ-900's
Rows 5, 6, and 7
Note: The first row of EC tends to be more desirable than the exit row, as the exit row tends to have legroom similar to that of the other seats on the CRJ.

Related Threads and Posts:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...ed-crj900.html
Burj's comments on the CR7 and CR9 - LINK

CRJ-700's
Rows 4-5 - The legroom in Row 4 is very good.
Note: The first row of EC tends to be more desirable than the exit row, as the exit row tends to have legroom similar to that of the other seats on the CRJ.

Related Threads and Posts:
My photos of CR7 EC: LINK
Burj's comments on the CR7 and CR9 - LINK
modhop's video of the CR7 - LINK

Flying to Hawaii in EC:
- From DL's EC page: 3-4" (7-10 cm) extra legroom/ Up to 50% more recline on select routes (JFK to/from SFO or LAX, and ATL to/from HNL). However, I believe that not all of the a/c used on the routes have additional recline - it is a/c dependent and alcoholic drinks are not complementary.
- Cost appears to be up to $99 for EC to/from Hawaii.

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

EC and Priority Boarding/Baggage Allowance:
Passengers in EC get Zone 1 boarding unless their elite status provides a higher boarding zone/Sky Priority 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

Costs:

dl.com Economy Comfort™ Comparison - The cost of EC seats varies based on the length of the flight.

Costs for Medallion members:
International:
Diamond/Platinum Medallion/Flying Blue Platinum - Free
Gold Medallion/Flying Blue Gold/SkyTeam Elite Plus/AS MVPG - 50% off
Silver Medallion/Flying Blue Silver/SkyTeam Elite - 25% off

Transcon/Domestic:
Diamond/Platinum/Gold Medallion/Flying Blue Platinum & Gold/SkyTeam Elite Plus - Free
Silver Medallion/SkyTeam Elite - 50% off
Flying Blue Silver are noted as Silver Medallions in the DL system. KLRalphFlyer was able to get free EC at check in - LINK

On the Delta Shuttle, EC is part of the open seating - dgxoxo's experience - LINK

Passengers traveling on Y/B/M fares can also book EC seats for free.

Economy Comfort Companions:
There has been a bit of discussion on whether or not companions on a different PNR can be seated with a DM/PM (international) or DM/PM/GM (domestic) in EC for free. The T&C specify that companions must be on the same PNR.
The Economy Comfort Medallion travel companion benefit is applicable for up to eight companions traveling on the same reservation as the Medallion member.
However, in practice, DL appears to be honoring an EC seat assignment for one companion.

Related Threads and Posts:
PDX-RDM-AVL-TPA, a DM (PM at the time), experience/response from the DM line: LINK
mfdii, a DM, was able to get their spouse an EC seat but had to pay for their two children: LINK
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...ion-rules.html
paterdwb's unsuccessful attempt to get an EC seat for a companion on a different PNR: LINK

Experiences with ONE WAY costs:
$9-$99 per segment were reported as the domestic EC cost.
$40-$180 per segment were reported as the international EC cost.

LINK to ongoing spreadsheet related to reported EC costs.

Status Changes:
There have been a couple of questions regarding EC when a member's status drops down after February 28/29. 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 @deltaassist to get reseated in EC.

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

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

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Arrow FAQ: Economy Comfort Seating

From the dl.com EC page - I have broken the paragraph up for ease of reading.

Terms & Conditions:
Offering :
Economy Comfort™ seating is offered on Delta's two-cabin aircraft, subject to availability. Features differ slightly according to flight type/destination.

Features differ slightly according to flight type/destination;

Complimentary Spirits/Increased Recline:
Complimentary beer, wine, and spirits are offered in Economy Comfort on international flights operating between the US to/ from Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and flights operating between JFK to/ from LAX, SEA, and SFO; in addition, complimentary beer, wine, and spirits are offered in the Economy cabin on all long-haul international flights. Increased recline is offered on most long-haul international flights and flights operating between JFK to/ from LAX, SEA, and SFO. Economy Comfort fees are charged per customer per segment.

Fees:
Economy Comfort fees are charged per customer per segment.

Seats purchased while onboard are not valid for Medallion or partner airline discounts regardless of status or fare class. Domestic flights offer up to 3 more inches of legroom and international flights offer up to 4 more inches than the standard coach seat.

Gold and Silver Medallions:
Gold Medallions and their travel companions receive Economy Comfort at no charge for Domestic travel and 50% off on International travel; Silver Medallions and their travel companions will receive a 50% discount for domestic travel and a 25% discount for international travel. (LINK)

Discounts are applied to the published per segment fee. Economy Comfort discounts are determined based on the customer's status at the time of purchase.

Seats purchased while onboard are not valid for Medallion or partner airline discounts regardless of status or fare class.

Medallion Travel Companions:
Except with respect to Basic Economy fares, SkyMiles Medallions and select partner airline elite members and up to eight companions traveling on the same reservation may be eligible for discounts on Economy Comfort seating fees based on their status at time of purchase.

See Economy Comfort Comparison Chart for details. If the Medallion or partner airline elite member is no longer traveling on their original reservation, any companions traveling on the original reservation will no longer be eligible for discounts on Economy Comfort seating, and their Economy Comfort seat assignment may be removed.

Basic Economy / E Fares:
Basic Economy (E) fares are not eligible for paid, complimentary or discounted Economy Comfort, regardless of Medallion or other elite status, for flights flown on or after February 1, 2015.

MQDs:
Beginning January 1, 2014 SkyMiles members can earn Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) for purchases of Economy Comfort seats only when purchased through a Delta channel including delta.com, Fly Delta mobile app, Delta Reservations, Delta kiosks and select Delta airport locations. If an Economy Comfort seat is purchased at the airport in Amsterdam (AMS), Mumbai (BOM) or Paris (CDG) for a Delta operated flight, the member will not earn MQDs. MQDs will not be awarded for complimentary access to Economy Comfort. MQDs may only be earned by the member traveling whose name and SkyMiles number is included in the reservation.

Right to assign/reassign EC seats and right to a refund when paying for EC:
We reserve the right to assign or reassign an Economy Comfort seat at any time, even after boarding of the aircraft, for operational, safety or security reasons. The final decision resides with the ground staff and operating crew on the day of the flight.

Refunds will be issued to any reassigned customer if the customer is not moved to a comparable or better seat and no MQDs will be awarded. If a customer voluntarily changes his/her flight or seat selection once purchased, a refund for the original seat purchase will not be provided and no MQDs will be awarded.

SkyMiles program rules:
All SkyMiles program rules apply to SkyMiles program membership, miles, offers, mile accrual, mile redemption and travel benefits, respectively. To review the rules, please visit Membership Guide & Program Rules. Prices, offers, rules, and benefits subject to change.
KLM: Terms and conditions for Economy Comfort seats

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I've been on the 752v1. All coach has IFE on these but most content requires payment. The EC seats have complimentary movies and other programming.

Edit: This was on domestic flights. I'm not sure if they change the IFE on TATL flights to give all coach movies. Haven't ever had the pleasure of a TATL flight in a 752.

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I've been on the 752v1. All coach has IFE on these but most content requires payment. The EC seats have complimentary movies and other programming.
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Wow! Thanks for this! I've got a flight coming up in EC on a 777 at the end of the year and was just wondering if it would be worth trying to get row 31 from the GA when I get there. Sounds like it might be better than 34. My only question not covered here is whether or not having a window seat in 31 is worth it or if you're still just looking at a whole lot of wing?
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Originally Posted by chimphappyhour
Wow! Thanks for this! I've got a flight coming up in EC on a 777 at the end of the year and was just wondering if it would be worth trying to get row 31 from the GA when I get there. Sounds like it might be better than 34. My only question not covered here is whether or not having a window seat in 31 is worth it or if you're still just looking at a whole lot of wing?
No so much of the wing, but you will get a nice view of the front of the engine pod.
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how does it compare to United economy plus?
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Greetings from 31A on a 777 (waiting for departure to DXB). Legroom is awesome. View of engine pod is second to none.

I got the bulkhead at the gate. Was originally in a non-EC aisle. Was charged $80 at the gate, even as a PM. Does that sound correct to you guys? GA said only Diamonds get free EC but that, as a PM, I got a 50% discount. I paid up obviously but was definitely surprised to have to do so.
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Originally Posted by irfan23
Greetings from 31A on a 777 (waiting for departure to DXB). Legroom is awesome. View of engine pod is second to none.

I got the bulkhead at the gate. Was originally in a non-EC aisle. Was charged $80 at the gate, even as a PM. Does that sound correct to you guys? GA said only Diamonds get free EC but that, as a PM, I got a 50% discount. I paid up obviously but was definitely surprised to have to do so.
EC is supposed to be free for both DM and PM. What airport are you departing from that said that PMs get a 50% discount?
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Does KLM MD11 have EC seats?
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Originally Posted by irfan23
Greetings from 31A on a 777 (waiting for departure to DXB). Legroom is awesome. View of engine pod is second to none.

I got the bulkhead at the gate. Was originally in a non-EC aisle. Was charged $80 at the gate, even as a PM. Does that sound correct to you guys? GA said only Diamonds get free EC but that, as a PM, I got a 50% discount. I paid up obviously but was definitely surprised to have to do so.
For sure GA was wrong. EC should be free for you.
I believe DL will make refund, just write a complain on DL.com.
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Does KLM MD11 have EC seats?
Per SeatGuru, yes, the MD11 has EC - remember the charges for KL's EC seats are different than DL. Any further inquiry is probably best made on the KLM forum.
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rwoman...you are so organised! Thanks.
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Thanks - it is only because I get sick of repeating myself.
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