NW 1st SO Much better than DL
Jan 31, 2008, 1:39 pm
#31
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Jan 31, 2008, 5:33 pm
#32
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I know this is a little OT (okay, more than a little! 
), but I find Coach on DL to be far superior to NW. Can you say, "free snacks"? I know it's not a huge deal, but that, and the general appearance of the a/c interiors, along with some form of IFE on most flights makes DL a nicer ride in Coach.
I say this as someone who used to fly NW almost exclusively, but am now flying DL more, so I've noticed some things. Not trying to start anything!!
), but I find Coach on DL to be far superior to NW. Can you say, "free snacks"? I know it's not a huge deal, but that, and the general appearance of the a/c interiors, along with some form of IFE on most flights makes DL a nicer ride in Coach.I say this as someone who used to fly NW almost exclusively, but am now flying DL more, so I've noticed some things. Not trying to start anything!!
Jan 31, 2008, 9:58 pm
#34
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NWA.com:
Thur, Feb 7 Northwest Airlines 1189 Equipment: 757 View Seat Map »
Booking class: F/First
Fare basis code: FA0KN
Depart: 7:37 PM Detroit, MI (DTW) Meal: Food for purchase
Arrive: 9:10 PM Las Vegas, NV (LAS) Approx. flight miles: 1,755
Duration: 4 hr 33 min
I've flown this route, just drinks and snack basket. Notice the time: 4.5 hours. DEFINITELY should have a dinner.
Feb 1, 2008, 4:07 am
#35
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One other comparison
At breakfast, NW F tends to have a choice between an omelet and cereal (although they run out of cereal fast). The one breakfast flight I had on DL, you could have anything you wanted, as long as it was an omelet. (Oh, and this was a 5-hour flight.)
Last edited by DanTravels; Feb 1, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Feb 1, 2008, 6:51 am
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It could be worse...have you ever flown F on US? 
Feb 1, 2008, 10:20 am
#37
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Feb 1, 2008, 11:09 am
#38
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I could just as easily make the outlandish claim that DL in the back is better than NW up front based on an anecdotal experience a few weeks ago.
MHT-DTW: Snack basket up front. FA offered it once and hid it for the rest of the flight. Half a can (cup) of cran-apple, and not offered anymore.
Then bumped on DTW-DFW and rerouted DTW-CVG-DFW all on Delta (Comair).
The 45 min DTW-CVG flight had a snack basket in the main (only) cabin! I was truly impressed. And the FA actually encouraged pax to take all they wanted, refilling it several times with the cheese & crackers, cookies, etc.
CVG-DFW was on one of the snazzy new 2-cabin RJ's. I was in the main cabin but with the spacious bulkhead. Again, we got the unlimited snack basket. Very impressive service.
So yes, it's YMMV. To each his own I guess.
MHT-DTW: Snack basket up front. FA offered it once and hid it for the rest of the flight. Half a can (cup) of cran-apple, and not offered anymore.
Then bumped on DTW-DFW and rerouted DTW-CVG-DFW all on Delta (Comair).
The 45 min DTW-CVG flight had a snack basket in the main (only) cabin! I was truly impressed. And the FA actually encouraged pax to take all they wanted, refilling it several times with the cheese & crackers, cookies, etc.
CVG-DFW was on one of the snazzy new 2-cabin RJ's. I was in the main cabin but with the spacious bulkhead. Again, we got the unlimited snack basket. Very impressive service.
So yes, it's YMMV. To each his own I guess.
Feb 1, 2008, 12:38 pm
#39
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Let me get this straight.
It's CO/NW policy not to upgrade DL passengers, and vice versa.
The gate agent was nice enough to honor your ST Elite Plus status and give you an upgrade.
And you're COMPLAINING? I'm sure you would have been much happier back in coach.
Delta serves meals in flights longer than 1500 miles. On all flights, first class passengers get a reasonably extensive snack basket and, of course, all the bloody marys you can drink.
It's CO/NW policy not to upgrade DL passengers, and vice versa.
The gate agent was nice enough to honor your ST Elite Plus status and give you an upgrade.
And you're COMPLAINING? I'm sure you would have been much happier back in coach.
Delta serves meals in flights longer than 1500 miles. On all flights, first class passengers get a reasonably extensive snack basket and, of course, all the bloody marys you can drink.
By the way, some DL guy posted in reply to me that meals would be coming back on ATL-DEN type flights but I am still waiting....
Feb 1, 2008, 12:38 pm
#40
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I flew PIT-ATL on DL last Sunday (upgrade). I've also flown PIT-MSP on NW in the past. Both pass the snack basket twice, serve drinks in glass (as compared to US with plastic 
). My DL plane was more modern - 737-800 w/GPS plus short clips on the monitor. NW was a DC-9, no monitor.
). My DL plane was more modern - 737-800 w/GPS plus short clips on the monitor. NW was a DC-9, no monitor.
Feb 1, 2008, 3:32 pm
#41
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What's with NW having no entertainment in coach? No snacks, only drinks.
DTW-LAS - No movies, no IFE
DTW-PHX - No movies, no IFE
DTW-SEA - No movies, no IFE
At least Delta has movies or AVOD on these routes from ATL on coach.
DL also offers free CRC access from JFK to those cities if you are on First or Platinum Medallion.
DTW-LAS - No movies, no IFE
DTW-PHX - No movies, no IFE
DTW-SEA - No movies, no IFE
At least Delta has movies or AVOD on these routes from ATL on coach.
DL also offers free CRC access from JFK to those cities if you are on First or Platinum Medallion.
Feb 1, 2008, 3:36 pm
#42
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That is shocking!
DL's policy on meals is absolutely ridiculous. I have said many times on the DL forum that on a flight like DEN-ATL or ATL-DEN, a meal should be served. It's over 3h for God's sake! I have been happy that on DTW-DEN which is 100 miles shorter than ATL-DEN, I was served a meal at meal time on DL.
By the way, some DL guy posted in reply to me that meals would be coming back on ATL-DEN type flights but I am still waiting....
DL's policy on meals is absolutely ridiculous. I have said many times on the DL forum that on a flight like DEN-ATL or ATL-DEN, a meal should be served. It's over 3h for God's sake! I have been happy that on DTW-DEN which is 100 miles shorter than ATL-DEN, I was served a meal at meal time on DL.
By the way, some DL guy posted in reply to me that meals would be coming back on ATL-DEN type flights but I am still waiting....
Feb 1, 2008, 5:38 pm
#43
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What's with NW having no entertainment in coach? No snacks, only drinks.
DTW-LAS - No movies, no IFE
DTW-PHX - No movies, no IFE
DTW-SEA - No movies, no IFE
At least Delta has movies or AVOD on these routes from ATL on coach.
DL also offers free CRC access from JFK to those cities if you are on First or Platinum Medallion.
DTW-LAS - No movies, no IFE
DTW-PHX - No movies, no IFE
DTW-SEA - No movies, no IFE
At least Delta has movies or AVOD on these routes from ATL on coach.
DL also offers free CRC access from JFK to those cities if you are on First or Platinum Medallion.