Does Red-Eye make a difference?
Oct 9, 2013 | 12:47 pm
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Does Red-Eye make a difference?
Delta put a notification on my upcoming TLV-JFK flight reading, "There has been a change affecting your trip. If you are not satisfied with this updated itinerary, you may be eligible to change your flight(s) at no extra cost."
The only differences that I can find is a change in the flight number and a notice that "This is a red-eye flight". Other than that, everything, include times, type of plane, and even my assigned seat is the same.
I know what a red-eye flight means in common parlance, but am wondering why Delta suddenly decided to announce it. Does giving the flight this tag mean that there is any real difference? Will there, for example, be fewer meal services?
The only differences that I can find is a change in the flight number and a notice that "This is a red-eye flight". Other than that, everything, include times, type of plane, and even my assigned seat is the same.
I know what a red-eye flight means in common parlance, but am wondering why Delta suddenly decided to announce it. Does giving the flight this tag mean that there is any real difference? Will there, for example, be fewer meal services?
Oct 9, 2013 | 1:43 pm
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Delta has recently been adding that designation to any flight that leaves after 10PM local time pretty much. As long as flight times haven't changed, don't expect any changes to the overall flight experience.
Oct 9, 2013 | 2:13 pm
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Change in flt number or even a change of only a couple minutes can generate this notice. Don't think this has anything to do with redeye.
Of course, the second sentence is nonsense but it is their standard language. These very minor changes are unlikely to mean anyone can change flts at no cost.
Of course, the second sentence is nonsense but it is their standard language. These very minor changes are unlikely to mean anyone can change flts at no cost.
Oct 9, 2013 | 4:36 pm
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Delta put a notification on my upcoming TLV-JFK flight reading, "There has been a change affecting your trip. If you are not satisfied with this updated itinerary, you may be eligible to change your flight(s) at no extra cost."
The only differences that I can find is a change in the flight number and a notice that "This is a red-eye flight". Other than that, everything, include times, type of plane, and even my assigned seat is the same.
I know what a red-eye flight means in common parlance, but am wondering why Delta suddenly decided to announce it. Does giving the flight this tag mean that there is any real difference? Will there, for example, be fewer meal services?
The only differences that I can find is a change in the flight number and a notice that "This is a red-eye flight". Other than that, everything, include times, type of plane, and even my assigned seat is the same.
I know what a red-eye flight means in common parlance, but am wondering why Delta suddenly decided to announce it. Does giving the flight this tag mean that there is any real difference? Will there, for example, be fewer meal services?