New Delta seat look?
Nov 12, 2014, 8:31 pm
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I don't think its that old... the seats are definitely 'slimline' type to pack more in the plane.
Hard to say without actually sitting in one for several hours.
Hard to say without actually sitting in one for several hours.
Nov 12, 2014, 8:44 pm
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Looks like DL is following UA's lead for installing slimline seats as fast as possible. Welcome to the party Delta flyers 
The seats are horribly uncomfortable and are truly only good for about an hour of air time then your a$$ is completely sore.
Flyer Friendly, or whatever Delta equivalent uses.
The seats are horribly uncomfortable and are truly only good for about an hour of air time then your a$$ is completely sore.
Flyer Friendly, or whatever Delta equivalent uses.
Nov 12, 2014, 8:49 pm
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Nov 12, 2014, 9:57 pm
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Same md-88 seat, new covering...
Surprised so many think the seat has changed dramatically.
That said, the tufting seems like it's not needed.
They also remind me of Turkish Air from a design perspective...do love the red seat belts on Turkish
Surprised so many think the seat has changed dramatically.
That said, the tufting seems like it's not needed.
They also remind me of Turkish Air from a design perspective...do love the red seat belts on Turkish
Nov 12, 2014, 10:31 pm
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Nov 13, 2014, 4:56 am
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While I welcome an attempt at introducing color, these seem to be the same existing MD88 seats with a new facade. I am really not a fan of the design.
Make the seats more comfortable and give greater pitch. Domestic FC is looking more and more like Y everyday. ..
Make the seats more comfortable and give greater pitch. Domestic FC is looking more and more like Y everyday. ..
Nov 13, 2014, 4:56 am
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Nov 13, 2014, 5:15 am
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I don't mind the design but worry that it will date quickly. I wonder if that quilted bit will provide any more padding?
Nov 13, 2014, 5:53 am
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Doesn't look like anything special to me..... though I won't cast judgement until I actually sit in one.
I've flown AA, US, DL, and UA in domestic first on many many occasions.... still have to say that the most comfortable seats are pre-merger UA A319, 320, and B752 first class recliners - they have the best recline and most comfortable native position. Even though these are the oldest style in most fleets, they are still the most comfortable by a wide margin in my eyes.
I've flown AA, US, DL, and UA in domestic first on many many occasions.... still have to say that the most comfortable seats are pre-merger UA A319, 320, and B752 first class recliners - they have the best recline and most comfortable native position. Even though these are the oldest style in most fleets, they are still the most comfortable by a wide margin in my eyes.
Nov 13, 2014, 5:59 am
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Have you actually flown in these DL seats, or do you just assume it's the same seat and padding as used by UA?