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andz wrote:The last time I flew Delta was an L-1011 FRA-DFW so I am a bit out of touch with their product.
I need to go to Milwaukee in June and DL JNB-ATL-MKE is the most direct route.
Are there worse things than sitting in Delta economy on a 772 for 16 hours?
Alternatively, is there a suggested route to MKE from IAD or one of the NY airports if I need to fly SAA?
FlyHappy wrote:Actually, DL's 777 experience is really quite decent, and they've upped their game for Y more then the other 2 US3 since the dark days (IMO).
I don't know how it compares to SAA, never having had the pleasure; but unless you are fanatical to fly the A340 , I'd go with the DL non-stop.
andz wrote:FlyHappy wrote:Actually, DL's 777 experience is really quite decent, and they've upped their game for Y more then the other 2 US3 since the dark days (IMO).
I don't know how it compares to SAA, never having had the pleasure; but unless you are fanatical to fly the A340 , I'd go with the DL non-stop.
A340s are old hat to me, the only reason for flying SAA is that I can fly on an ID00 ticket with business upgrade if available, the downside is if there is no business available, economy is pretty mundane.
spacecadet wrote:It depends on how big you are and what seat you actually get ("preferred" seats are not available to average people until 24 hours before departure, and these include the seats with more legroom). I'm 6'4 and I would personally always spring for Comfort+ if it was available. Comfort+ is already about the minimum I find acceptable on a flight that long.
Sometimes you can get an exit row, but they are preferred seats so you won't know if you can get one until 24 hours ahead... and then you might not. By then, Comfort+ might be sold out. So it's safer to at least watch Comfort+ every day and make sure it's not in danger of selling out before the preferred seats become available. (Note that you have to pay extra for preferred seats too; you don't save a whole hell of a lot over Comfort+).
andz wrote:I am just on 6ft and my preferred seat is an aisle seat, the last thing I need is to be stuck in the middle for all that time. Comfort + is not available outbound on my dates of travel.
Which fare class in economy will allow me to pick a seat at time of booking? Prices climb the closer you get so I want to book soon and get it done with.
andz wrote:Well I booked DL yesterday and told the travel agent I want an aisle seat which was on the confirmation she sent me but she said the airline can still change it.
I will have to keep an eye on the clock and check in right on 24 hours and see what happens.
Thanks for all the tips!
FCOTSTW wrote:Uh! Flying DTW MSP HND and back next month.
Not as much as your 15+ hours but it will be 12:20 on the MSP HND DL 777.
DL Premium Economy on the 777 does not attract me, as it looks like a Y class with some more knee space.
Pros: as "PWMRamper' wrote, DL is one of the few to fly the 777 on a 3-3-3 configuration.
Cons: small PTVs, generic Y-class seats.
Unsure about: USB ports. Some pictures show seats have them, some other pictures do not.
Essentials on board:
Horseshow pillow / eye mask / ear plugs combo (even better if you have a Bose QC-15).
Own food / snacks
iPad loaded with Netflix / Amazon Prime movies.
and patience, a lot of patience...
stlgph wrote:FCOTSTW wrote:Uh! Flying DTW MSP HND and back next month.
Not as much as your 15+ hours but it will be 12:20 on the MSP HND DL 777.
DL Premium Economy on the 777 does not attract me, as it looks like a Y class with some more knee space.
Pros: as "PWMRamper' wrote, DL is one of the few to fly the 777 on a 3-3-3 configuration.
Cons: small PTVs, generic Y-class seats.
Unsure about: USB ports. Some pictures show seats have them, some other pictures do not.
Essentials on board:
Horseshow pillow / eye mask / ear plugs combo (even better if you have a Bose QC-15).
Own food / snacks
iPad loaded with Netflix / Amazon Prime movies.
and patience, a lot of patience...
Right now that "premium economy" you booked is just Comfort Plus.
https://thepointsguy.com/2017/10/up-clo ... um-select/
andz wrote:Well I booked DL yesterday and told the travel agent I want an aisle seat which was on the confirmation she sent me but she said the airline can still change it.
I will have to keep an eye on the clock and check in right on 24 hours and see what happens.
Thanks for all the tips!
FCOTSTW wrote:Pros: as "PWMRamper' wrote, DL is one of the few to fly the 777 on a 3-3-3 configuration.