Apr 2, 2022, 7:53 pm
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FTers on DL's A321NEO Inaugural: DL1202, BOS-SFO, 20 May 2022
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First Delta A321neo inaugural flight? When?
May 20, 2022, 8:41 am
#136
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: MA
Programs: DL DM/2MM Marriott Platinum, HH Diamond,
Posts: 8,906
I’m sitting next to an engineer from ViaSat. It sounds like they are troubleshooting the WiFi with folks on the ground, but seems like they may need to reboot to fix something. He also mentioned something about live TV not working, which I didn’t consider but apparently also runs through ViaSat’s system.
Here’s my latest test result, it’s painfully slow
Here’s my latest test result, it’s painfully slow
May 20, 2022, 8:53 am
#137
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Delta Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC, Marriott Gold
Posts: 54
Mostly PR/Marketing folks. Bunch of photographers. One gentleman spoke briefly, I missed his name/title but think they said he was the head of Boston operations. There was a nice pre-boarding event with some light food/drinks, balloon arch, and big delta sign. It was a very festive environment
WiFi Update: The ViaSat engineer approached the flight crew and asked them to complete a full reset on the in-flight entertainment system to help rectify issues. It fixed the live TV issue, but WiFi performance is still pretty abysmal. It took me about 5 minutes to upload this screenshot with the latest speed test
WiFi Update: The ViaSat engineer approached the flight crew and asked them to complete a full reset on the in-flight entertainment system to help rectify issues. It fixed the live TV issue, but WiFi performance is still pretty abysmal. It took me about 5 minutes to upload this screenshot with the latest speed test
May 20, 2022, 9:03 am
#138
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
Programs: American Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 5,640
Nope. Just the station manager, ramp manager, PR team, etc.
Unfortunately, I won't be able to share any more pics until we get on the ground. This wifi is spotty, and it was a real struggle just to get this one pic uploaded (after many many failures!)
I don't *think* I'm hogging the wifi, but I am getting (inconsistently) 14.46mbps down, but the upload test failed outright.
Last edited by diburning; May 20, 2022 at 9:10 am
May 20, 2022, 9:29 am
#139
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Delta Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC, Marriott Gold
Posts: 54
Woah! I’m very jealous, that’s an awesome memento!
May 20, 2022, 11:46 am
#140
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: CVG
Programs: DL 3MM, US 972k (AA 0.0k), Marriott Lifetime Gold, Hertz G, Nurburgring in 8:29
Posts: 2,183
I’m sitting next to an engineer from ViaSat. It sounds like they are troubleshooting the WiFi with folks on the ground, but seems like they may need to reboot to fix something. He also mentioned something about live TV not working, which I didn’t consider but apparently also runs through ViaSat’s system.
Here’s my latest test result, it’s painfully slow
Here’s my latest test result, it’s painfully slow
May 20, 2022, 1:57 pm
#141
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: DTW
Programs: DL Platinum, National Exec Elite, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 6
A commemorative etched glass cube.
Nope. Just the station manager, ramp manager, PR team, etc.
Unfortunately, I won't be able to share any more pics until we get on the ground. This wifi is spotty, and it was a real struggle just to get this one pic uploaded (after many many failures!)
I don't *think* I'm hogging the wifi, but I am getting (inconsistently) 14.46mbps down, but the upload test failed outright.
Nope. Just the station manager, ramp manager, PR team, etc.
Unfortunately, I won't be able to share any more pics until we get on the ground. This wifi is spotty, and it was a real struggle just to get this one pic uploaded (after many many failures!)
I don't *think* I'm hogging the wifi, but I am getting (inconsistently) 14.46mbps down, but the upload test failed outright.
May 20, 2022, 2:06 pm
#142
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
Programs: American Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 5,640
Alright, now that I'm on the ground...
The plane at the gate
Gate agent recognizing a couple honeymooners that happened to book this flight
Swag handed out at boarding (Pratt and Whitney pen, A321neo inaugural pin, A321neo inaugural bag tag, A321neo key tag)
Sparkling wine PDB
First class passengers were handed gifts by the station manager (seen upthread)
1A/B have a cutout at the bottom of the bulkhead for legroom. 1C/D do not, although it looks like they’re not any farther away from the bulkhead wall.
First Class meal
Plane at the gate at SFO
Now to do it all again to go home!
The plane at the gate
Gate agent recognizing a couple honeymooners that happened to book this flight
Swag handed out at boarding (Pratt and Whitney pen, A321neo inaugural pin, A321neo inaugural bag tag, A321neo key tag)
Sparkling wine PDB
First class passengers were handed gifts by the station manager (seen upthread)
1A/B have a cutout at the bottom of the bulkhead for legroom. 1C/D do not, although it looks like they’re not any farther away from the bulkhead wall.
First Class meal
Plane at the gate at SFO
Now to do it all again to go home!
Last edited by diburning; May 20, 2022 at 2:34 pm
May 20, 2022, 2:32 pm
#143
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
Programs: American Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 5,640
Boarding my return. Looks like this brand new plane already had a decal removed.
Now that I am in 3A on the return, the under seat storage is not great. These seats extend further down toward the floor than previous seats. The center console storage compartment takes up a bit of space as well.
Now that I am in 3A on the return, the under seat storage is not great. These seats extend further down toward the floor than previous seats. The center console storage compartment takes up a bit of space as well.
Last edited by diburning; May 20, 2022 at 3:25 pm
May 20, 2022, 5:15 pm
#144
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,486
There was a similar storage issue with AA’s new F seats (more about bags than footroom) and they got so many complaints they ended up doing a modification to the seats.
May 20, 2022, 5:27 pm
#145
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Body in the CLE, soul still in New England
Programs: In 2023? Does it matter? SPG/Marriott: Plat; DL: Plat; B6: Mosaic
Posts: 2,979
Thanks for the ridealong. 
May 21, 2022, 2:01 pm
#146
Join Date: Apr 2022
Location: TPA | LGA
Programs: Delta Platinum | Marriott Platinum
Posts: 7
Group shared album
Me and a couple others from the flight have compiled our photos in a shared album. If you want and invite DM.
also, I really want that FC gift, who’s gunna sell it to me?
also, I really want that FC gift, who’s gunna sell it to me?