Originally Posted by Miesque (Post 27410858)

I feel compelled to do a follow-up to my earlier comments based on the catastrophe of my Delta One Transcon Flight from JFK to LAX on Friday evening since the turd cherry on top was that not only did we have an aircraft change but we got regular non Transcon food and less beverages (two hours into the flight they were already out of Club Soda). I was flying JFK-LAX Delta One on a 767, had booked my own seat on the window (5A). Checked in soon after the 24 hour checkin was available. Everything all set and looking good. Right as I am arriving at JFK I notice my seat has changed from 5A to 4A and I further investigate on the Delta Ap and see we are now on a 757, but I look at the amenties and it is still listed as lie flat seats so I naturally assumed it was the 757 Transcon config and even through I am a bit annoyed about that as I specifically maneuvered schedule wise for the 767 I foolishly thought everything else was fine. WRONG. I walked onto the plane and turned into the First section and stopped dead in my tracks, it was just an old fashioned 757. Not even close to 180 recline seats. After sitting down I see the ground crew having an intense conversation with the flight crew. Then over the intercom along with a profuse apology about the change in planes was the news that food would not be transcon but regular and that there would be less beverages and food than usual (and yes, regular wines, not Transcon wines). There was obviously also a delay with this all going on and the most irritated First Class cabin (including myself) that I have ever seen. On a positive, they did follow FEBO so I was one of the first ones to order so I got the tiny overcooked beef filet with potatoes.

Originally Posted by StayingHomeIsBetter (Post 27412281)

Now, we will see a series of posts for whom this is a non-issue, since it was not their issue.

Originally Posted by AntonS (Post 27412793)

Would it be better to cancel the flight or delay it for several hours so that a 20 out out 200 people could get 180-degree recline on a 5 hour domestic flight?

Originally Posted by GoAmtrak (Post 27413383)

It would be better for the GA to make a gracious, apologetic announcement -- including info about how to request compensation and/or rebooking if they're not being proactively offered -- so as to avoid the aforementioned shock upon boarding. Reasonable folks are understanding of operational circumstances, but loathe being kept in the dark.

Originally Posted by GoAmtrak (Post 27413383)

It would be better for the GA to make a gracious, apologetic announcement -- including info about how to request compensation and/or rebooking if they're not being proactively offered -- so as to avoid the aforementioned shock upon boarding. Reasonable folks are understanding of operational circumstances, but loathe being kept in the dark. Back at pmUA I had a p.s. flight sub to a regular 757 as part of blizzard recovery/capacity increase, and everyone was way more at ease due to the clear announcements at the gate.

Originally Posted by DL2SXM (Post 27413618)

does this happen at all on AA, UA or even B6?

Originally Posted by cmd320 (Post 27403613)

Based on your logic, airlines should never have started allowing customers to pre-select their seats either. I mean, if I select a seat early then it reduces the choices for everyone else. :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by mridley2 (Post 27405103)

Any updates on timing for implementation?
I'm flying TCON D1 in a couple weeks and i'm wondering if this option might be available to me soon.. thanks

Originally Posted by MSPeconomist (Post 27644978)

Is it "soon" yet?

Originally Posted by MSPeconomist (Post 27644978)

Is it "soon" yet?

Originally Posted by WWads (Post 27645405)

I'd put money on it never happening.