DL's new 75D interior. If this is the future, count me out
Former DM, I only fly government-subsidized DL these days to maintain my Flying Blue status. Flew PIT-ATL-SNA yesterday. Crews on both flights were great and even the MD-88 seat from PIT was reasonably comfortable on a short 1 hour flight.
But for my connection, I had the misfortunate of getting the new configuration 75D for ATL-SNA. What a piece of crap this front cabin is. Did a double take turning left from 2L to see 3 rows of coach (EC) seats and then 5 rows of what I'll charitably call "First Class". Really uncomfortable seats with not much recline. After a couple of hours, the absence of much cushion and padding makes them really uncomfortable. Then there is the lack of a closet up front that puts the unfortunate dude in 1B right in the galley and the first few rows in the spotlight from upfront. https://photos.smugmug.com/Airlines/...IMG_5692-L.jpg Great crew with open bar PDB and drink refills throughout the flight. But what's with meal service? Advertised as "Dinner", this was more like a lunch unless this is the new government-subsidized DL dinner standard. Choice of Cuban Sandwich or Shrimp/Orzo salad. For dinner?? Yeah Ed, it's all Qatar and Emirates' fault. Apparently earning $10 billion this year is not enough. :rolleyes: https://photos.smugmug.com/Airlines/...IMG_5697-L.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Airlines/...IMG_5700-L.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Airlines/...IMG_5699-L.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Airlines/...IMG_5702-L.jpg Not that AA or UA are much better although at least one gets more legroom and recline. Sadly, it's a race to the bottom in the US airline industry if you aren't flying transcon. |
On the bright side, each seat has a TV screen and the cabins look brand new. Delta's competitors have the same cramped, uncomfortable seats with no IFE and worn cabins.
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Which flight were you on? 5pm or 810pm? If 810pm then meal is correct. It wasn't dinner, but rather a light meal/snack. Normally DL offers same meal for lunch or dinner on most routes. What you got doesn't look like a lunch or dinner meal.
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The government pays for F tickets?
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Originally Posted by Austin787
(Post 28847025)
Delta's competitors have the same cramped, uncomfortable seats with no IFE and worn cabins.
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Originally Posted by readywhenyouare
(Post 28847041)
The government pays for F tickets?
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Originally Posted by flyerCO
(Post 28847039)
Which flight were you on? 5pm or 810pm? If 810pm then meal is correct. It wasn't dinner, but rather a light meal/snack. Normally DL offers same meal for lunch or dinner on most routes. What you got doesn't look like a lunch or dinner meal.
That'll teach me to believe anything on the DL app, although I should have believed the last line fine print. :D https://photos.smugmug.com/Airlines/...IMG_5687-L.jpg |
Originally Posted by enviroian
(Post 28847064)
No he's referring to a stupid article DL posted in its inflight mag going off on the ME3 airlines.
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The 75D does have a crappy interior... basically the 757 got the 737-900 treatment. The new slimline/tight seats.
Only positive is the IFE and power outlets, but other than that its worse than the old 757 interior. |
Looks like they should be rebranding those flights as Delta None. My MSY/LAX lunch of last week was far superior to your "dinner."
Looks like there was a sale on this stuff: http://www.fudusa.com/admin/images/T...150107_387.gif |
Whatever it's called it's a pretty sorry looking sammich. I hope Mrs. SFO wasn't with you -- those of us who read your TRs know she would not be pleased. :D
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Ok we count you out...see ya...Southwest offers 1 stop service from PIT to SNA...eliminates you having to flying on DL metal and connecting in ATL...win win for you.
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I'm with SFO777 and think it's a shame what DL did to the 757's.
Very cramped up front. Dinner or snack that is one sad looking snack for any airline. |
Originally Posted by SSF556
(Post 28847151)
Ok we count you out...see ya...Southwest offers 1 stop service from PIT to SNA...eliminates you having to flying on DL metal and connecting in ATL...win win for you.
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Originally Posted by SFO777
(Post 28847321)
Apparently, you also have trouble reading. How does flying Southwest help me re-qualify for Flying Blue?
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