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Delta Debuts New Amenities in Premium Economy
Delta Air Lines announced that it is adding several new amenities to its in-flight service offerings in Economy Comfort, its Premium Economy section, on flagship transcontinental routes to and from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Passengers traveling in Economy Comfort on flights between JFK and Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle now receive a complimentary pillow, blanket, and sleep kit with eyeshades and earplugs. (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
My wife and I recently flew premium economy on Delta 747-400s between JFK and TLV. The extra 4 inches of pitch made for some added comfort, but that was about it. My experience on an Air France 777-300 last year was much better. In their version of premium economy, the seats were larger and more private than the ones in coach and included footrests. Food and amenities were better, as well. The cost was higher than Delta's, but IMO the difference was worth it.
Premium Economy only means a premium fee, used to fly on this class with Cathay Pacific. The funny part, Premium Economy provided 2 more inches of pitch and an extra 2 inches of reclining seats!
Premium scam...
Premium scam...
I think today's Delta (as opposed to yesterday's superior Delta) is substituting Public Relations for service. They think if they do something that sounds good in a Press Release, that's enough. They should be concentrating on service, and getting some of the Delta that was back again.
Also, the prices for Economy Comfort have gone up quite a bit. So, they should, at the very least, be adding "amenities."
Also, the prices for Economy Comfort have gone up quite a bit. So, they should, at the very least, be adding "amenities."
Agree. Mergers. Chatted with a mechanic, and it's "Red Tails" versus "Blue Tails", when discussing the merger integration of Northwest/Delta.
This is somewhat typical of ALL airline mergers, throughout history. As the saying goes, "Time wounds all heels,".....OOPS, I meant, "Time Heals All Wounds"...(at least, I THINK that is what I meant to write...)....
But In RE: this article? I say "Pfffft"!! Delta Airlines WAS the "go-to" dream job, or at least that was the perception of this kid, trying to "get in", back in the early 1980s. I was at Scenic Airlines (based at KLAS) and a guy interviewed at Delta, didn't get hired...went to Western, which then MERGED with Delta!! Talk about "Karma"!! I think he laughed all the way to the bank....
This is somewhat typical of ALL airline mergers, throughout history. As the saying goes, "Time wounds all heels,".....OOPS, I meant, "Time Heals All Wounds"...(at least, I THINK that is what I meant to write...)....
But In RE: this article? I say "Pfffft"!! Delta Airlines WAS the "go-to" dream job, or at least that was the perception of this kid, trying to "get in", back in the early 1980s. I was at Scenic Airlines (based at KLAS) and a guy interviewed at Delta, didn't get hired...went to Western, which then MERGED with Delta!! Talk about "Karma"!! I think he laughed all the way to the bank....
Isn't "Premium Economy" a contradiction in terms?
First of all, there is nothing complimentary. Best amenity I have found is a set of Bose headphones and they weren't complimentary. Lol
Pillows and blankets are not a "debut." I enjoyed them on flights when all planes had propellers.
Delta reintroduces normal seat pitch and blankets in economy. Big deal. What's next, a hot meal? I would love to take 1970's Delta anywhere.
I agree with Craig, people need to step it up with respect to appropriate clothing in flight. Might I add hygiene?
I recall flights into the 1970's that were "men only" that expected suits and ties, and port and cigars were enjoyed after eating. Men ate what was served without quibbles about gluten, nuts, or fats. They were actually nice flights. No wailing infants, or children running up and down the aisle, no ladies complaining about the temperature (or anything else) or spending excessive time in the head. Men did not overstuff the overhead bins, or carry excessive baggage.
Delta reintroduces normal seat pitch and blankets in economy. Big deal. What's next, a hot meal? I would love to take 1970's Delta anywhere.
I agree with Craig, people need to step it up with respect to appropriate clothing in flight. Might I add hygiene?
I recall flights into the 1970's that were "men only" that expected suits and ties, and port and cigars were enjoyed after eating. Men ate what was served without quibbles about gluten, nuts, or fats. They were actually nice flights. No wailing infants, or children running up and down the aisle, no ladies complaining about the temperature (or anything else) or spending excessive time in the head. Men did not overstuff the overhead bins, or carry excessive baggage.