“Do You Know Who I Am?”: The Definitive Thread of DYKWIA Stories
Dec 5, 2015, 5:07 am
#5687
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Effectively grounded
Programs: BA GGL for a little while longer
Posts: 844
As a variant on the Walk of Glory, I flew BA to DBX a few months ago in WT+ (Prem Economy). I was in the very front row of this cabin and Club World (Business) was immediately in front of me.
I didn't even need to walk - one glance was enough to convince me that I'd made the right choice to pay 1/3 the price for a perfectly comfortable seat which frankly was no more cramped than the "pile em high sell em expensive" CW dormitory
I didn't even need to walk - one glance was enough to convince me that I'd made the right choice to pay 1/3 the price for a perfectly comfortable seat which frankly was no more cramped than the "pile em high sell em expensive" CW dormitory
Dec 5, 2015, 7:43 am
#5688
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: London
Posts: 17,007
As a variant on the Walk of Glory, I flew BA to DBX a few months ago in WT+ (Prem Economy). I was in the very front row of this cabin and Club World (Business) was immediately in front of me.
I didn't even need to walk - one glance was enough to convince me that I'd made the right choice to pay 1/3 the price for a perfectly comfortable seat which frankly was no more cramped than the "pile em high sell em expensive" CW dormitory
I didn't even need to walk - one glance was enough to convince me that I'd made the right choice to pay 1/3 the price for a perfectly comfortable seat which frankly was no more cramped than the "pile em high sell em expensive" CW dormitory
Dec 7, 2015, 8:19 am
#5689
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: PVU, SLC
Programs: DL Pork Medallion, PP, GE
Posts: 1,657
The only premium economy I've seen or been in was on AF. While it was arguably better than Y, you piqued my curiosity and I took a look at WT+. I can see why it's so popular. BA's website shows a couple different seats, but they all seem to actually recline, which I think is great. I hated the 'slump' of the Premium Voyageur seats.
Dec 7, 2015, 8:27 am
#5690
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Washington, DC, Chapel Hill, NC (RDU)
Programs: DL Plat (won't hit DM again) 2MM (2.5), HH Gold, PC Gold, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 5,632
Not sure if the seat is being changed as they install the new Business cabins.
I've also flown VA and VS premium economy and these seats do actually recline.
Dec 7, 2015, 10:02 am
#5691
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: ORD/MDW
Programs: DL DM; SPG Gold
Posts: 1,733
Same seats, just newer. They are a bit hard. That's what I don't like. Otherwise, while not awesome, definitely better than coach.
Dec 7, 2015, 10:26 am
#5692
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NYC
Posts: 938
Last Thursday, 6am, JFK T4.
On the pre-check line, the lady two in front of me starts removing her boots. These boots seemed pretty high and she was struggling to get them off.
Guy in front of me reminds her that she's in the pre-check lane and can keep her shoes on. She yells back - I'm a Delta Silver, I know how to handle security here!!
On the pre-check line, the lady two in front of me starts removing her boots. These boots seemed pretty high and she was struggling to get them off.
Guy in front of me reminds her that she's in the pre-check lane and can keep her shoes on. She yells back - I'm a Delta Silver, I know how to handle security here!!
Dec 7, 2015, 11:08 am
#5693
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Runway 22 @ KROC
Posts: 706
Last Thursday, 6am, JFK T4.
On the pre-check line, the lady two in front of me starts removing her boots. These boots seemed pretty high and she was struggling to get them off.
Guy in front of me reminds her that she's in the pre-check lane and can keep her shoes on. She yells back - I'm a Delta Silver, I know how to handle security here!!
On the pre-check line, the lady two in front of me starts removing her boots. These boots seemed pretty high and she was struggling to get them off.
Guy in front of me reminds her that she's in the pre-check lane and can keep her shoes on. She yells back - I'm a Delta Silver, I know how to handle security here!!
Dec 7, 2015, 11:17 am
#5694
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
Posts: 19,036
Dec 7, 2015, 11:28 am
#5695
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: USA
Programs: Many. Some top-tier, others not.
Posts: 281
Last Thursday, 6am, JFK T4.
On the pre-check line, the lady two in front of me starts removing her boots. These boots seemed pretty high and she was struggling to get them off.
Guy in front of me reminds her that she's in the pre-check lane and can keep her shoes on. She yells back - I'm a Delta Silver, I know how to handle security here!!
On the pre-check line, the lady two in front of me starts removing her boots. These boots seemed pretty high and she was struggling to get them off.
Guy in front of me reminds her that she's in the pre-check lane and can keep her shoes on. She yells back - I'm a Delta Silver, I know how to handle security here!!
Maybe she isn't the one who's the DYKWIA.
Dec 7, 2015, 11:31 am
#5696
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Midwest
Programs: Delta PM, Hhonors Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 114
Last Thursday, 6am, JFK T4.
On the pre-check line, the lady two in front of me starts removing her boots. These boots seemed pretty high and she was struggling to get them off.
Guy in front of me reminds her that she's in the pre-check lane and can keep her shoes on. She yells back - I'm a Delta Silver, I know how to handle security here!!
On the pre-check line, the lady two in front of me starts removing her boots. These boots seemed pretty high and she was struggling to get them off.
Guy in front of me reminds her that she's in the pre-check lane and can keep her shoes on. She yells back - I'm a Delta Silver, I know how to handle security here!!
EDIT: Maybe not so LOL. SFBayGuy makes a good point.
Dec 7, 2015, 11:33 am
#5697
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: USA
Programs: Many. Some top-tier, others not.
Posts: 281
Dec 7, 2015, 11:33 am
#5698
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: ATL
Programs: DL PM; Marriott Gold; ANZ Gold
Posts: 43
Of course, every week there's also always someone in line behind me who asks whether they can keep their laptops in their bags etc., so I understand people are just trying to help.
Dec 7, 2015, 11:36 am
#5699
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BDU
Programs: DL:MM, Marriott:LTT
Posts: 8,779
I've got a pair with a metal shank that I try not to wear to the airport, but every so often when walking through the metal detector the noise lets me know I've got them on. The Silver lady likely knew her shoes were similar.
Dec 7, 2015, 11:37 am
#5700
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: USA
Programs: Many. Some top-tier, others not.
Posts: 281
BTW, I'm a "Silver" too. A 1.7MM Lifetime Silver whose air travel is far less now than in years past, but a Silver nonetheless.