Advice on flying Delta First Class to Honolulu
May 20, 2008, 4:16 pm
#31
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Look for a lever inside the armrest. I recall having to lift the lever and press the seat recline button at the same time.
Jan 15, 2010, 7:35 am
#32
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sorry for re-opening such old thread.
Do you have any idea, what services can one expect on First class LAX-HNL and HNL-SLC ?
Especially, I am interested in meal service. Delta's web site says:
"Alaska, Hawaii, and International Flights
Complimentary meal service is offered on select Alaska and Hawaii flights based on flight times and on international flights approximately five hours or longer."
Why select?
Do you have any idea, what services can one expect on First class LAX-HNL and HNL-SLC ?
Especially, I am interested in meal service. Delta's web site says:
"Alaska, Hawaii, and International Flights
Complimentary meal service is offered on select Alaska and Hawaii flights based on flight times and on international flights approximately five hours or longer."
Why select?
Jan 15, 2010, 7:47 am
#33
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sorry for re-opening such old thread.
Do you have any idea, what services can one expect on First class LAX-HNL and HNL-SLC ?
Especially, I am interested in meal service. Delta's web site says:
"Alaska, Hawaii, and International Flights
Complimentary meal service is offered on select Alaska and Hawaii flights based on flight times and on international flights approximately five hours or longer."
Why select?
Do you have any idea, what services can one expect on First class LAX-HNL and HNL-SLC ?
Especially, I am interested in meal service. Delta's web site says:
"Alaska, Hawaii, and International Flights
Complimentary meal service is offered on select Alaska and Hawaii flights based on flight times and on international flights approximately five hours or longer."
Why select?
Jan 15, 2010, 12:26 pm
#35
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hope they serve alc beverages... 
Jan 24, 2010, 5:42 pm
#37
Join Date: Aug 2007
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I've been reading that the snack is like really yucky. Why can't they include a small salad or decent "snacks" versus twix, pretzels, etc...? Pretty chintzy for First/Business class!
I'm curious ... Delta says only snacks in FC after 8pm but one of the flights from hnl leaving at 8:40pm shows dinner but the flight leaving hnl at 9:15pm shows only snack. What's up with that?
I sure hope they serve alc beverages, ProReo, because I'll need to fill up on something.
I'm curious ... Delta says only snacks in FC after 8pm but one of the flights from hnl leaving at 8:40pm shows dinner but the flight leaving hnl at 9:15pm shows only snack. What's up with that?
I sure hope they serve alc beverages, ProReo, because I'll need to fill up on something.
Apr 6, 2012, 9:34 am
#39
Join Date: Jul 2009
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I just flew to HNL in Delta F.
All I can say is lower your expectations and you'll be fine. The seating is marginally better than economy. Yes, there is AVOD. The level of service is a far cry even from economy to Honolulu ten to fifteen years ago. This is not a knock on the wonderful, competent FAs. The single meal is so so. Don't expect any prelanding snack. The Sun chips and cheese crackars flow freely. Don't expect Mai Tais.
OK, so how to make it special. I mean, it's your honeymoon! If you're coming from a hotel have them put up a picnic basket or a special meal on the fly for you. Forget any comestibles offered on board. You will be the envy of the F compartment.
Do preorder a lei greeting for when you land. I'm sure you'll find a source through the internet. Forget the carnation lei; it's your honeymoon. Ask them what's special in leis. Make sure it's something fragrant and wonderful.
Oh, and congratulations!
Jim
All I can say is lower your expectations and you'll be fine. The seating is marginally better than economy. Yes, there is AVOD. The level of service is a far cry even from economy to Honolulu ten to fifteen years ago. This is not a knock on the wonderful, competent FAs. The single meal is so so. Don't expect any prelanding snack. The Sun chips and cheese crackars flow freely. Don't expect Mai Tais.
OK, so how to make it special. I mean, it's your honeymoon! If you're coming from a hotel have them put up a picnic basket or a special meal on the fly for you. Forget any comestibles offered on board. You will be the envy of the F compartment.
Do preorder a lei greeting for when you land. I'm sure you'll find a source through the internet. Forget the carnation lei; it's your honeymoon. Ask them what's special in leis. Make sure it's something fragrant and wonderful.
Oh, and congratulations!
Jim
Last edited by slippahs; Apr 7, 2012 at 3:38 pm Reason: merge two into one.
Apr 7, 2012, 5:38 pm
#40
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Of course. Watch out for beverages and 'gels'.
Sep 23, 2012, 1:56 pm
#41
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: DCA
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to & from HNL
I'm just back from the 9 p.m. HNL to SLC in F, and a regular hot meal was served although honestly I can't recall of what. To HNL it was a chicken breast and BBQ sauce. Both to and from we were welcomed onboard with a choice of maitais or mimosas before departure, and plenty of drink options are available for the ride either way. My biggest complaint is the seat, as apparently I'm one of the few who can't fall asleep in a wide, yet for me uncomfortable, 767 seat. The only "regular" first class seats that I can seemingly get any sleep in at all are the Embraers with the headrests, and no, sorry I'm not carrying a stupid U-shaped pillow from DC to Hawaii with me.
Sep 26, 2012, 6:21 am
#42
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I agree they look funny but boy are they comfortable. :-)