Dec 8, 2014, 1:03 pm
Last edit by: Renes Points
dl.com Press Release: Delta Redefines Cabin, Upgrades Premium Economy Options. Delta One, First Class and Delta Comfort+ offer premium experiences; Main Cabin and Basic Economy offer options for all customers.
The New Delta Experience - LINK
New domestic F seat (737) - LINK
New Comfort+ seat (737) - LINK
Fly Your Way video - LINK
The New Delta Experience FAQs - LINK
Per the email, Delta GMs will lose complimentary access to Comfort+ at booking, but will gain complimentary access to Comfort+ on both domestic and international flights 72 hours before departure.
From Delta.com FAQ link:
Delta Comfort+ purchases made through a Delta channel (including delta.com, Fly Delta mobile app, Delta Reservations, Delta Kiosks, and select Delta airport locations) will earn Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs).
Starting March 1, 2015, Delta customers can choose between:
Newly designed Delta One, First Class and Delta Comfort+ seat covers will be installed on aircraft through mid-2015. Customers can learn more about Delta's branded products at delta.com/firstlook or watch a video of the upcoming changes on YouTube
- Delta One, formerly BusinessElite, is offered on long-haul international routes; also between New York-JFK and Los Angeles or San Francisco*
- First Class is offered on short-haul international and domestic routes**
- Delta Comfort+ offers an upgraded experience on all two cabin aircraft around the world
- Main Cabin experience is provided everywhere Delta flies offering a high standard of customer service
- Basic Economy offers Main Cabin service with fewer flexibility options available in select markets.
Newly designed Delta One, First Class and Delta Comfort+ seat covers will be installed on aircraft through mid-2015. Customers can learn more about Delta's branded products at delta.com/firstlook or watch a video of the upcoming changes on YouTube
New domestic F seat (737) - LINK
New Comfort+ seat (737) - LINK
Fly Your Way video - LINK
The New Delta Experience FAQs - LINK
Per the email, Delta GMs will lose complimentary access to Comfort+ at booking, but will gain complimentary access to Comfort+ on both domestic and international flights 72 hours before departure.
From Delta.com FAQ link:
Delta Comfort+ purchases made through a Delta channel (including delta.com, Fly Delta mobile app, Delta Reservations, Delta Kiosks, and select Delta airport locations) will earn Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs).
Delta Redefines Cabins, Rebrands BE & EC as Delta One & Delta Comfort+
Dec 6, 2014, 12:34 pm
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They do not give access to what currently passes for "premium economy", unless one is PM or DM, correct? Others must pay an upcharge for the privilege of sitting in this section. Right now, one upgrades MBY into J when available. I wouldn't want to make W (premium economy) the upgrade class. 
FREE for Diamond/ Platinum/ Gold Medallion, and Y, B & M fares
50% OFF for Silver Medallion or free for Silver Medallion within the check-in window
50% OFF for Silver Medallion or free for Silver Medallion within the check-in window
Dec 6, 2014, 12:38 pm
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Dec 6, 2014, 12:55 pm
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FREE for Diamond/ Platinum Medallion, and Y, B & M fares
50% OFF for Gold Medallion
25% OFF for Silver Medallion
50% OFF for Gold Medallion
25% OFF for Silver Medallion
Dec 6, 2014, 12:57 pm
#49
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Adding onto the above, my guess would be Delta Implements Comfort Plus (or whatever they call their Premium Economy cabin) as follows:
Y/B/M = Premium Economy, with normal fare restrictions
W = Premium Economy code shares for partner-marketed, and possibly discounted premium Economy on Delta.
Y/B/M = Premium Economy, with normal fare restrictions
W = Premium Economy code shares for partner-marketed, and possibly discounted premium Economy on Delta.
Dec 6, 2014, 1:28 pm
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Dec 6, 2014, 1:41 pm
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- If you'd like to earn extra MQMs
- If you'd like to upgrade to BE (with miles) or FC (higher priority)
- If you'd like a flexible/refundable fare
My main point in mentioning that Y/B/M fares are premium economy fares is that IF Delta's hypothetical new dedicated mid-cabin replaces the current Economy Comfort on int'l flights, the int'l upgrade situation does not change at all. You'd still need Y/B/M, which would be their new Premium Economy product.
Dec 6, 2014, 3:34 pm
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Can someone please clarify what the MQM earning rate means? Say a KL ticketed and operated flight ORD-AMS with a V fare is about 4100 miles. Base miles is 25%. Will I earn 25% of those 4100 miles in MQMs or will I earn the full 4100 miles as in 100%?
Dec 6, 2014, 4:11 pm
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Read more:
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...-airlines.html
Dec 8, 2014, 12:26 am
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IME, DL W maps exclusively to the cheapest W bucket (eg: A on AF), sort of the same way you need low inventory to book a partner award. You can check this out pretty easily by mock booking on dl.com and then the partner website. You'll usually get many more (expensive) options on the partner.
Dec 8, 2014, 7:18 am
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Delta's big announcement is out
Good bye BusinessElite, hello Delta One.
Good bye Economy Comfort, hello Comfort+
Good bye free Economy Comfort for GMs, hello Comfort + 72 hours before checkin.
Good bye HOOUs, hello free drinks for all in Comfort+, and "premium snacks" on longer flights.
Other notes: New seats covers for Delta One/First/Comfort+. Upgrades still available as normal.
Details: http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=20295&item=124664
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...xperience.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL6v...ature=youtu.be
Good bye Economy Comfort, hello Comfort+
Good bye free Economy Comfort for GMs, hello Comfort + 72 hours before checkin.
Good bye HOOUs, hello free drinks for all in Comfort+, and "premium snacks" on longer flights.
Other notes: New seats covers for Delta One/First/Comfort+. Upgrades still available as normal.
Details: http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=20295&item=124664
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...xperience.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL6v...ature=youtu.be
Dec 8, 2014, 7:20 am
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Dec 8, 2014, 7:22 am
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My first reaction is that Delta One sounds more like a FC product. This could be a big hassle for business travelers who are permitted business class on certain trips but not IFC.
ADDED upon looking at the press release: JFK-SEA isn't listed with JFK-LAX and JFK-SFO as a Delta One route. I wonder whether this is a step back from the attempt to sell JFK-SEA as BE or is just a mistake.
ADDED upon looking at the press release: JFK-SEA isn't listed with JFK-LAX and JFK-SFO as a Delta One route. I wonder whether this is a step back from the attempt to sell JFK-SEA as BE or is just a mistake.
