SEA-JFK: Lie flat (767) out, C+ back (757) or C+ out (767) recliner F back (757)
May 13, 2017, 3:47 pm
#1
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SEA-JFK: Lie flat (767) out, C+ back (757) or C+ out (767) recliner F back (757)
Flying SEA-JFK, I can only get one direction in F and the other direction C+ within budget. I do not really count on upgrade on this route as DL Gold, but who knows.
Option 1. SEA-JFK on lie flat business 767, return JFK-SEA on 757 in C+.
Option 2. SEA-JFK on C+ 767, return on domestic 757 (recliner) F.
Same price.
Having guaranteed lie flat on 767 in one direction is great, but I still lean towards option 2, because C+ on 767 in very comfortable and there is bigger chance of upgrade on 767 (36 lie flat seats) compared to 757 (20 seats).
Option 1. SEA-JFK on lie flat business 767, return JFK-SEA on 757 in C+.
Option 2. SEA-JFK on C+ 767, return on domestic 757 (recliner) F.
Same price.
Having guaranteed lie flat on 767 in one direction is great, but I still lean towards option 2, because C+ on 767 in very comfortable and there is bigger chance of upgrade on 767 (36 lie flat seats) compared to 757 (20 seats).
May 13, 2017, 3:52 pm
#2
Join Date: Nov 2013
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I would choose option one with the lie flat going out (especially if it's a redeye). Unless you do a SDC from the non-stop to a connection through LAX, where you'll get D1 service.
As a DL Gold, I would not expect an upgrade on this route. Obviously this depends on time of day and day of the week.
As a DL Gold, I would not expect an upgrade on this route. Obviously this depends on time of day and day of the week.
May 13, 2017, 6:04 pm
#3
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Flying SEA-JFK, I can only get one direction in F and the other direction C+ within budget. I do not really count on upgrade on this route as DL Gold, but who knows.
Option 1. SEA-JFK on lie flat business 767, return JFK-SEA on 757 in C+.
Option 2. SEA-JFK on C+ 767, return on domestic 757 (recliner) F.
Same price.
Having guaranteed lie flat on 767 in one direction is great, but I still lean towards option 2, because C+ on 767 is very comfortable and there is bigger chance of upgrade on 767 (36 lie flat seats) compared to 757 (20 seats).
Option 1. SEA-JFK on lie flat business 767, return JFK-SEA on 757 in C+.
Option 2. SEA-JFK on C+ 767, return on domestic 757 (recliner) F.
Same price.
Having guaranteed lie flat on 767 in one direction is great, but I still lean towards option 2, because C+ on 767 is very comfortable and there is bigger chance of upgrade on 767 (36 lie flat seats) compared to 757 (20 seats).
May 14, 2017, 9:47 am
#5
Join Date: Jul 2015
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I think if you are going to pay for F you should use that to get a flat bed seat and make it worthwhile.
But bulkhead C+ on a 767 is just about as good as recliner first in terms of space. C+ on 757 is not as much of an upgrade.
But bulkhead C+ on a 767 is just about as good as recliner first in terms of space. C+ on 757 is not as much of an upgrade.