Delta PTV questions
Apr 27, 2009, 6:44 pm
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Delta PTV questions
Hi all,
I have a BOS-SLC-HNL itinerary coming up in June (744 on way back), and (luckily) both flights will have PTV's, as this is the first time I will fly on a DL plane with PTV's (as I flew on Song before and LX, never DL mainline). I did a search on both here and DL website, and neither of them helped. So just got a couple questions on the system:
1. What are the charges for everything? Does one cost cover everything or do you have to pay for each individual thing?
2. Do you have to pay for PTV use by credit card or can you pay cash to the FA?
3. DL will seriously charge on the 6hr 40m 763 flight from SLC to HNL? I would imagine they would have a certain length of flight where they won't charge for PTV, as I doubt they do on 18 hrs. BOM-ATL...
4. How's the reliability of the system? How often does it break down, and when it does, are you screwed for the flight with no IFE?
5. How does the PTV work for the bulkhead rows? I'd think it would be on the wall ahead, but what about on the 757 where the wall is ~4 feet away? Is it in the armrest like BE?
Thanks for all the help!
I have a BOS-SLC-HNL itinerary coming up in June (744 on way back), and (luckily) both flights will have PTV's, as this is the first time I will fly on a DL plane with PTV's (as I flew on Song before and LX, never DL mainline). I did a search on both here and DL website, and neither of them helped. So just got a couple questions on the system:
1. What are the charges for everything? Does one cost cover everything or do you have to pay for each individual thing?
2. Do you have to pay for PTV use by credit card or can you pay cash to the FA?
3. DL will seriously charge on the 6hr 40m 763 flight from SLC to HNL? I would imagine they would have a certain length of flight where they won't charge for PTV, as I doubt they do on 18 hrs. BOM-ATL...
4. How's the reliability of the system? How often does it break down, and when it does, are you screwed for the flight with no IFE?
5. How does the PTV work for the bulkhead rows? I'd think it would be on the wall ahead, but what about on the 757 where the wall is ~4 feet away? Is it in the armrest like BE?
Thanks for all the help!
Apr 27, 2009, 6:50 pm
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You are an inquisitive young man.
1. Live TV (over mainland), CD music, Dl radio, some games, and flight tracker are free. Video on demand and movies are, I believe, $5.
2. Either one - swipe cc or give FA cash.
3. Seriously.
4. IME, it's inop about 10 percent of the time. You can ask the FA to reset your unit or row, but if that doesn't work, yep, no IFE for the entire flight (assuming it is full and you can't move). However, DL will often compensate you if you complain, usually with miles.
5. In the armrest.
You are an inquisitive young man.
1. Live TV (over mainland), CD music, Dl radio, some games, and flight tracker are free. Video on demand and movies are, I believe, $5.
2. Either one - swipe cc or give FA cash.
3. Seriously.
4. IME, it's inop about 10 percent of the time. You can ask the FA to reset your unit or row, but if that doesn't work, yep, no IFE for the entire flight (assuming it is full and you can't move). However, DL will often compensate you if you complain, usually with miles.
5. In the armrest.
Last edited by jbatl; Apr 27, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Apr 27, 2009, 6:53 pm
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It's on the bulkhead on the 767-300 Domestics. Armrests on the 757s. I think it's on the bulkhead on the 737-800s, but not 100% sure (haven't made it past Row 4 on a 737-800 with PTVs yet...)
Apr 27, 2009, 8:23 pm
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Be careful with the 738s and 752s not all of them are PTV equipped. Even if your flight lists as having them at the moment, actual equipment can change (and frequently does) up until the day of departure.
Remember to bring headphones if you are sitting in Y unless you want to pay for them.
In addition to films for $5 each, HBO specials are also available for I think $3 each. As mentioned earlier, you will have to pay in Y (but not in F).
Remember to bring headphones if you are sitting in Y unless you want to pay for them.
In addition to films for $5 each, HBO specials are also available for I think $3 each. As mentioned earlier, you will have to pay in Y (but not in F).
May 19, 2009, 11:55 am
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Are all movies and HBO programming free on international flights in coach?
May 19, 2009, 1:38 pm
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What class of service are you flying in? If you're in coach and expecting a PTV on a NW/DL 747-400, you'll be disappointed since there are none. NW/DL 747-400s only have AVOD in business class.
May 19, 2009, 1:38 pm
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May 19, 2009, 1:39 pm
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May 19, 2009, 3:08 pm
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Speaking of PTVs, I noticed on my NRT-ATL flight on 5/16 (DL800), the AVOD system in "BusinessElite" had been updated with the current Delta branding. The only NWA logos to be had were on the silverware. I snapped a quick photo of the interface (essentially identical to the previous NW interface):
This was on a 747-400 operated by a Northwest crew.
This was on a 747-400 operated by a Northwest crew.
May 20, 2009, 6:55 pm
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On DL flights that have wi-fi, are you allowed to make Skype calls?
I just got an ad from Virgin America saying that it now has wi-fi on every flight and for every seat and mentioning that Oprah will be making the first Skype video call to a plane.
I dread the thought of being on a flight with a hundred or so people screaming into their microphones.
I just got an ad from Virgin America saying that it now has wi-fi on every flight and for every seat and mentioning that Oprah will be making the first Skype video call to a plane.
I dread the thought of being on a flight with a hundred or so people screaming into their microphones.
May 20, 2009, 9:38 pm
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On DL flights that have wi-fi, are you allowed to make Skype calls?
I just got an ad from Virgin America saying that it now has wi-fi on every flight and for every seat and mentioning that Oprah will be making the first Skype video call to a plane.
I dread the thought of being on a flight with a hundred or so people screaming into their microphones.
I just got an ad from Virgin America saying that it now has wi-fi on every flight and for every seat and mentioning that Oprah will be making the first Skype video call to a plane.
I dread the thought of being on a flight with a hundred or so people screaming into their microphones.
I heard AA put some system in place that blocked VOIPI wonder if DL has done/will do the same?
May 20, 2009, 9:58 pm
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Onboard Wi-Fi Access FAQs
Originally Posted by delta.com
Can I use Gogo to place a call with my cellular or VoIP phone?
Using cellular network services (voice or data) during the flight is not currently allowed by the FCC. But you can email, IM, and text, so you don't have to wait until you're on the ground to keep in touch. VoIP services are also currently prohibited.
Using cellular network services (voice or data) during the flight is not currently allowed by the FCC. But you can email, IM, and text, so you don't have to wait until you're on the ground to keep in touch. VoIP services are also currently prohibited.
May 22, 2009, 4:02 pm
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NW A320's
I have a flight upcoming in December (yes a long ways off stilll, however)
I was wondering, what is the timeline for installation of PTV's on the A320's?
My outbound leg is NW411/DL3583 MSP-CUN on 26 dec. and return leg on DL4194/NW412 on 10-jan.-2010.
Fyi, I'll be in First/Business I also have a tag flight STC-MSP-STC... wonderful Saab 340's and a QUICK flight from STC to MSP
last time i flew STC-MSP the total time we were in the air was only about 20 minutes... its 62 miles
I was wondering, what is the timeline for installation of PTV's on the A320's?
My outbound leg is NW411/DL3583 MSP-CUN on 26 dec. and return leg on DL4194/NW412 on 10-jan.-2010.
Fyi, I'll be in First/Business I also have a tag flight STC-MSP-STC... wonderful Saab 340's and a QUICK flight from STC to MSP
last time i flew STC-MSP the total time we were in the air was only about 20 minutes... its 62 miles
May 22, 2009, 4:19 pm
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