Delta/ Alitalia Economy JFK-MXP
Feb 10, 2003, 3:19 pm
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Delta/ Alitalia Economy JFK-MXP
Does anyone know the difference between these two products? Is Alitalia nicer?
I am familiar with Delta's international economy. Im just trying to decide between Delta or Alitalia for a JFK-MXP flight.
Thanks
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I am familiar with Delta's international economy. Im just trying to decide between Delta or Alitalia for a JFK-MXP flight.
Thanks
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Delta GM, United Premier, Hilton Gold, Starwood Gold
Feb 11, 2003, 6:24 am
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I would go for AZ:
- less "security" hassle
- more friendly service
- free alcoholic drinks
- best food (?)
- more languages spoken (French).
My 2 Euro cents worth ...
- less "security" hassle
- more friendly service
- free alcoholic drinks
- best food (?)
- more languages spoken (French).
My 2 Euro cents worth ...
Feb 12, 2003, 2:55 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by SkyTeam777:
Does anyone know the difference between these two products? Is Alitalia nicer?
I am familiar with Delta's international economy. Im just trying to decide between Delta or Alitalia for a JFK-MXP flight.
Thanks
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Does anyone know the difference between these two products? Is Alitalia nicer?
I am familiar with Delta's international economy. Im just trying to decide between Delta or Alitalia for a JFK-MXP flight.
Thanks
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Feb 12, 2003, 7:46 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by RobertS975:
AZ may be better in coach as stated, but if you are a Delta GM, you may well have a chance for an operational upgrade to the BE cabin of a Delta flight.</font>
AZ may be better in coach as stated, but if you are a Delta GM, you may well have a chance for an operational upgrade to the BE cabin of a Delta flight.</font>
Feb 14, 2003, 3:19 pm
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I flew Delta once to NRT. No personal screens, just the one main screen. All food and movies were shown in the first six hours so after that I was scratching my head wondering whatto do for the next 8 hours...
Feb 17, 2003, 3:19 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Sylvest941:
I would go for AZ:
- less "security" hassle
- more friendly service
- free alcoholic drinks
- best food (?)
- more languages spoken (French).
My 2 Euro cents worth ...</font>
I would go for AZ:
- less "security" hassle
- more friendly service
- free alcoholic drinks
- best food (?)
- more languages spoken (French).
My 2 Euro cents worth ...</font>
Don't forget the beautiful stewardesses!
Feb 17, 2003, 6:33 am
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By opinion: you should book the Alitalia flight by way of a DL codeshare. It has been said that the Alitalia folks are horrible when it comes to irregular ops, so it might be good to have DL's terrific CSR's on your side in the case of a problem.
Feb 17, 2003, 3:08 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Sylvest941:
I would go for AZ:
- less "security" hassle
- more friendly service
- free alcoholic drinks
- best food (?)
- more languages spoken (French).
My 2 Euro cents worth ...</font>
I would go for AZ:
- less "security" hassle
- more friendly service
- free alcoholic drinks
- best food (?)
- more languages spoken (French).
My 2 Euro cents worth ...</font>
Feb 1, 2012, 9:35 pm
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Reviving a very old thread...
Anyone have an opinion on the current product? AZ a330 vs DL 767-400.
From what I see, the AZ plane is newer but set 2-4-2 with 17" seat width. The DL plane is 2-3-2 with 17.8" seat width.
Anyone here with personal experience? Both are the same price.
Anyone have an opinion on the current product? AZ a330 vs DL 767-400.
From what I see, the AZ plane is newer but set 2-4-2 with 17" seat width. The DL plane is 2-3-2 with 17.8" seat width.
Anyone here with personal experience? Both are the same price.
Feb 2, 2012, 3:47 am
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Reviving a very old thread...
Anyone have an opinion on the current product? AZ a330 vs DL 767-400.
From what I see, the AZ plane is newer but set 2-4-2 with 17" seat width. The DL plane is 2-3-2 with 17.8" seat width.
Anyone here with personal experience? Both are the same price.
Anyone have an opinion on the current product? AZ a330 vs DL 767-400.
From what I see, the AZ plane is newer but set 2-4-2 with 17" seat width. The DL plane is 2-3-2 with 17.8" seat width.
Anyone here with personal experience? Both are the same price.
Last edited by pieterde; Feb 2, 2012 at 3:56 am
Feb 2, 2012, 3:53 am
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Reviving a very old thread...
Anyone have an opinion on the current product? AZ a330 vs DL 767-400.
From what I see, the AZ plane is newer but set 2-4-2 with 17" seat width. The DL plane is 2-3-2 with 17.8" seat width.
Anyone here with personal experience? Both are the same price.
Anyone have an opinion on the current product? AZ a330 vs DL 767-400.
From what I see, the AZ plane is newer but set 2-4-2 with 17" seat width. The DL plane is 2-3-2 with 17.8" seat width.
Anyone here with personal experience? Both are the same price.
Classica Plus is 20" wide by the way. Seatguru is wrong
Feb 2, 2012, 8:50 pm
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Both planes would have AVOD (and I've found DL to have more options). If you are flying during the day, this may be a great way to pass time. Of course, AZ offers a TON of Italian classics that you don't really see on a plane all that often.
No comment on the Y seats (though the AZ A330 was better than the DL 764)
Two tihngs to consider: You can pay a nominal amount ($100 or less) to move yourself to a DL economy comfort seat, which ocmes with free booze and free premium entertainment. Same regular seat, more pitch and recline.
On AZ, they have a separate premium economy cabin, with upgraded seats and amenities (poster above mentioned 20" width), amenity kits, etc. The cost to get there is higher (most likely) - though you may be able to do a day of departure upgrade at the airport. I can see them charging EUR 150-200 for the privilege.
I cannot comment on meals or Y service
Hope this helps!
No comment on the Y seats (though the AZ A330 was better than the DL 764)
Two tihngs to consider: You can pay a nominal amount ($100 or less) to move yourself to a DL economy comfort seat, which ocmes with free booze and free premium entertainment. Same regular seat, more pitch and recline.
On AZ, they have a separate premium economy cabin, with upgraded seats and amenities (poster above mentioned 20" width), amenity kits, etc. The cost to get there is higher (most likely) - though you may be able to do a day of departure upgrade at the airport. I can see them charging EUR 150-200 for the privilege.
I cannot comment on meals or Y service
Hope this helps!
Feb 3, 2012, 1:00 pm
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