Jumbojet From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 1159 posts, RR: 0 Posted (5 years 2 months 1 week 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 12931 times:
Howdy folks! Fresh off the return portion of the inaugural Delta 77L flight, I will give you my readers digest version of my trip report with lots of great pictures. First off, I had to fly in to LAX from NY because there wasn't an early enough flight to get me into ATL on the morning of the 8th. I stayed at the Westin hotel which has a parking garage that faces runway 25L, the runway which DL 110 came into. As I was standing on the roof of the parking garage, wondering when the cops were gonna come to chase me away and looking at my watch cause I was running out of time before I had to get to the airport to check in for DL 101, I saw out on the horizon what had to be DL 101. Here she is from far out and you can follow her closer to runway 25L with additional pictures. Enjoy
and even closer
almost at roof top level
moments from her first revenue touchdown!
and finally, touchdown 25L
At this point in time, I had to run off back to my room, grab my stuff and take a taxi to the airport. After making my way through security and heading to gate 58 and looking at the Delta display, I quickly realized that being Plat medallion wasnt enough to get the upgrade even on this flight. Oh well. I was still very happy to be sitting in coach on this magnificent aircraft. I went to the window near the gate and snapped these two shots. I wonder if this is Captain Alan Campbell, our pilot back to ATL
Time to board. The gate area was packed but the boarding process was seamless and very smooth. Upon boarding, I took this shot of the interior of the 77L and what looks like the stairs leading up to the crew rest area.
Next is my stroll through the 2nd half of the Biz cabin
and finally into the coach portion of the plane. Here are various pictures of the coach cabin of the plane
and one of the more important aspects of the airplane, the coach bathroom towards the rear galley of the plane
We took off somewhat late, and though engine start up was somewhat noisy, it was still a thrill to hear them come to life. Moments later, the engines got very quiet and as soon as we turned onto 25L take-off was fast, under 25 seconds. Once we lifted off and got to our cruising altitude, the cabin service started. By the time the F/A's made it to where I was sitting, 50J, they were out of most of the BOB choices. I settled for some peanuts and chips and fell asleep in the comfortable seat with winged headrest. I awoke about an hour from ATL and took some shots of the wing and an overview of ATL as well as the DOD system.
Gilligans Island
downwind to ATL, overview shot, you can almost make out the red neon 'Fly Delta Jets' sign.
And finally, here are some pics of the ground staff at LAX and various other shots I felt you all might enjoy looking at.
Lastly, once we landed at ATL, the lead FA gave a very touching 5 minute or so announcment on the history of the spitit of Delta and what it means to employees and management. From the 1982 purchase of the Delta 767-200 from DL employees world wide to DL management, to the purchase of this magnificent Boeing 777-200LR which is dedicated to all employees world wide, it brought a tear to many an individuals eye. needless to say, once the announcement was over the entire aircraft broke out in an applause. If you were on the plane that day you had the sense that DL employees are among the best in the industry and really care about there airline and all that it stands for and that real good things are just on the horizon for Delta Air Lines.
Edited to add, Overall, the service was incredible, flight attendants as always, the best of the best and a very comfortable seat. The winged headrest really makes a difference. The size of the TV screen in coach was more then adequate and although I didnt sit in biz, the size of those tv screens was more then enough as well. What an incredible product, Delta Air Lines did an amaizing job with this plane. Delta Air Lines is certainly a cut above all the others for certain now!
Triple7man From Thailand, joined May 2005, 678 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (5 years 2 months 1 week 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 12899 times:
Nice pics both inside and outside the 777. The stairway to the crew rest area...what part of the airplane is that in? It looks like it's just behind the cockpit in your pic.
ASFlyer81 From United States of America, joined Jan 2008, 48 posts, RR: 0 Reply 3, posted (5 years 2 months 1 week 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 12891 times:
beatiuful plane indeed! cant wait to fly on one day
Bruin787 From United States of America, joined Aug 2007, 117 posts, RR: 3 Reply 4, posted (5 years 2 months 1 week 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 12879 times:
very nice. i had posted this on another forum, but this was your take-off from the ground.
Flynavy From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 5, posted (5 years 2 months 1 week 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 12870 times:
Quoting Triple7man (Reply 2): Nice pics both inside and outside the 777. The stairway to the crew rest area...what part of the airplane is that in? It looks like it's just behind the cockpit in your pic.
The crew rest area is located in between the two sections of J class.
Jumbojet From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 1159 posts, RR: 0 Reply 6, posted (5 years 2 months 1 week 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 12862 times:
Quoting Triple7man (Reply 2): Nice pics both inside and outside the 777. The stairway to the crew rest area...what part of the airplane is that in? It looks like it's just behind the cockpit in your pic.
The stairway to the crew rest area is in between the two sections of the business elite cabin. After looking more closely at that pic, it looks like there is a bathroom halfway up the stairs.
Quoting Bruin787 (Reply 4): very nice. i had posted this on another forum, but this was your take-off from the ground.
Thats an excellent shot Bruin787, where were you that you got such an amazing shot?
Bruin787 From United States of America, joined Aug 2007, 117 posts, RR: 3 Reply 7, posted (5 years 2 months 1 week 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 12830 times:
i was standing just off the runway, on one of the ramps. looks like i was on the wrong side though, as your seat was starboard side.
Tsaord From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 8, posted (5 years 2 months 1 week 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 12805 times:
It never appears to me the "height" of a plane like that. You have steps to walk up to get to the crew rest area yet from the outside it doesn't look like you could fit something like that in there lol. The difference of a plane from the outside then the inside!
Jkj777 From United States of America, joined Aug 2007, 397 posts, RR: 0 Reply 9, posted (5 years 2 months 1 week 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 12746 times:
I was on this bird in 50A........the upgrades were shot due to the weather back east. The agent at check in told me 8 people were moved into biz because their flight to CVG was cancelled. Makes me wish I forked out $200 more for it when I purchased my ticket. I will be posting a limited and added trip report upon arrival back to LA on 3/11.
ps, how do you get the pics on the screen like this rather than posting them as a link?
Jumbojet From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 1159 posts, RR: 0 Reply 10, posted (5 years 2 months 1 week 2 days 18 hours ago) and read 12345 times:
Quoting Jkj777 (Reply 9): how do you get the pics on the screen like this rather than posting them as a link?
After you up load your pictures to Photobucket, simply copy and paste the 'IMG' link anywhere on the airliners.net replyy box. Hope this makes sense and helps
Gatorman96 From United States of America, joined Dec 2005, 693 posts, RR: 0 Reply 13, posted (5 years 2 months 1 week 2 days 14 hours ago) and read 11975 times:
Foxecho From United States of America, joined Dec 2000, 724 posts, RR: 19 Reply 16, posted (5 years 2 months 1 week 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 11825 times:
Great trip report, thats my ex boss with her back to the camera in the last photo too!
B747forever From United States of America, joined May 2007, 16574 posts, RR: 11 Reply 17, posted (5 years 2 months 4 days 23 hours ago) and read 11241 times:
VikingA346 From Sweden, joined Oct 2006, 499 posts, RR: 0 Reply 19, posted (5 years 2 months 1 day 14 hours ago) and read 10848 times:
Quoting Jumbojet (Thread starter): Delta Air Lines did an amaizing job with this plane. Delta Air Lines is certainly a cut above all the others for certain now!
Woah woah woah - I wouldn't go that far. Delta is an AMERICAN carrier - there are no "good" American carriers aside from Continental.
I agree with you that Delta's new 77L is a magnificent plane and I'm sure the service was much higher than regularly expected on any other Delta flight - but lets not step out of line and say that Delta is a "cut above the others". Even with the best airlines, sometimes you have a terrible flight and vice versa. I've even had an amazing trip on US Airways once - now THATs rare....
Point being, I'm sure your flight was excellent and the plane was excellent, but to generalize and say that Delta is a cut above the rest is nonsense. Delta is a mediocre American based carrier - it just so happens this 77L makes them look better and hopefully will add osme pleasure to Delta's customers.
...you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and there you shall return
Jkj777 From United States of America, joined Aug 2007, 397 posts, RR: 0 Reply 20, posted (5 years 2 months 1 day 13 hours ago) and read 10808 times:
Quoting VikingA346 (Reply 19): Woah woah woah - I wouldn't go that far. Delta is an AMERICAN carrier - there are no "good" American carriers aside from Continental.
I agree with you that Delta's new 77L is a magnificent plane and I'm sure the service was much higher than regularly expected on any other Delta flight - but lets not step out of line and say that Delta is a "cut above the others". Even with the best airlines, sometimes you have a terrible flight and vice versa. I've even had an amazing trip on US Airways once - now THATs rare....
Point being, I'm sure your flight was excellent and the plane was excellent, but to generalize and say that Delta is a cut above the rest is nonsense. Delta is a mediocre American based carrier - it just so happens this 77L makes them look better and hopefully will add osme pleasure to Delta's customers.
instead of hating, just continue to fly your local Swedish national carrier and leave the good folks at DL alone. I love flying them and feel the best service I have ever received in the air has been with them. You are definitely in the minority here with your opinions.
Knightsofmalta From Malta, joined Nov 2005, 1408 posts, RR: 17 Reply 21, posted (5 years 2 months 1 day 12 hours ago) and read 10748 times:
Quoting Jkj777 (Reply 20): instead of hating, just continue to fly your local Swedish national carrier and leave the good folks at DL alone. I love flying them and feel the best service I have ever received in the air has been with them. You are definitely in the minority here with your opinions.
With respect, I recently had the misfortune to travel Delta from JFK. The gate attendants were a mess, didn´t know their arse fro their elbow and showed a complete lack of motivation. The flight attendants were complete dogs, to put it nicely, and the on board service was beyond compare, beyond belief actually.
Jkj777 From United States of America, joined Aug 2007, 397 posts, RR: 0 Reply 22, posted (5 years 2 months 1 day 11 hours ago) and read 10716 times:
Quoting Knightsofmalta (Reply 21): With respect, I recently had the misfortune to travel Delta from JFK. The gate attendants were a mess, didn´t know their arse fro their elbow and showed a complete lack of motivation. The flight attendants were complete dogs, to put it nicely, and the on board service was beyond compare, beyond belief actually.
Unfortunately, there are always bad seeds in a company and they can be contagious when put next to others. I have had my fair share of negative experiences as well, but the great ones far out weigh the bad ones. Hopefully, next time will be a more pleasant trip.
VikingA346 From Sweden, joined Oct 2006, 499 posts, RR: 0 Reply 23, posted (5 years 2 months 1 day 9 hours ago) and read 10664 times:
Quoting Jkj777 (Reply 20): instead of hating, just continue to fly your local Swedish national carrier and leave the good folks at DL alone. I love flying them and feel the best service I have ever received in the air has been with them. You are definitely in the minority here with your opinions.
I'm not hating, boss - it's reality. Delta is an AMERICAN carrier - are you going to dispute that? Knightsofmalta is one of millions of passengers each year that suffer from horrendous service aborad U.S. airlines - Delta is no exception.
Quoting Knightsofmalta (Reply 21): With respect, I recently had the misfortune to travel Delta from JFK. The gate attendants were a mess, didn´t know their arse fro their elbow and showed a complete lack of motivation. The flight attendants were complete dogs, to put it nicely, and the on board service was beyond compare, beyond belief actually.
That sounds horrible - I bet it was miserable. Delta isnt the only carrier that has had these horror stories - but Delta is by no means better than any other mediocre U.S. carrier .Like I said previously, you have your good experiences and you have your bad experiences - its the luck of the draw - sometimes one happens more often - just like rolling a dice.
...you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and there you shall return
Evan767 From United States of America, joined Aug 2005, 2957 posts, RR: 2 Reply 24, posted (5 years 2 months 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 10607 times:
Quoting Knightsofmalta (Reply 21): With respect, I recently had the misfortune to travel Delta from JFK. The gate attendants were a mess, didn´t know their arse fro their elbow and showed a complete lack of motivation. The flight attendants were complete dogs, to put it nicely, and the on board service was beyond compare, beyond belief actually.
In my 450,000+ miles with Delta, going back and forth to California, I rarely experience nasty Delta employees. Believe me, they are there, and I've seen them, but more recently, most flight attendants have been outstanding. On my LAX-ATL flight yesterday, all flight attendants looked perfectly groomed and service was personal and magnificent. There was even one *gasp* beautiful, young flight attendant! On my ATL-RIC run, the flight attendants weren't exactly as pleasing for the eyes as they were in their 50's, but they still seemed packed with energy and excited to serve us. That's how it seemed at least. What you experienced was a complete rarity, and I'm sorry you had to experience such a thing on your one and only flight with Delta, because I rarely experience it.
Quoting VikingA346 (Reply 19): Point being, I'm sure your flight was excellent and the plane was excellent, but to generalize and say that Delta is a cut above the rest is nonsense. Delta is a mediocre American based carrier - it just so happens this 77L makes them look better and hopefully will add osme pleasure to Delta's customers.
How much have you flown Delta? The product on board the 777L in coach, at least, is very similar to what you experience on many Delta flights. In regards to the snazzy lie-flat seats: Yes, this is the only plane that has them, but Delta will be expanding other lie-flat products to their other international birds as well.
Quoting VikingA346 (Reply 23): I'm not hating, boss - it's reality. Delta is an AMERICAN carrier - are you going to dispute that? Knightsofmalta is one of millions of passengers each year that suffer from horrendous service aborad U.S. airlines - Delta is no exception.
If there was a "race" for airlines, you would be racist.
Quoting VikingA346 (Reply 23): but Delta is by no means better than any other mediocre U.S. carrier
I beg to differ. Delta service and flight attendants are the best in the industry, IMO. I don't like to be a pessimist and look at the bad flight attendants and compare them to the other carriers, but I like to optimistic and compare the good flight attendants to other US carriers. I've experienced an amazing flight attendant on US before, it's not that rare. We have family friends that work for US and UA and both of them are wonderful, sociable, personal friends. But DL, with the exception of CO at times, simply outdoes all the rest. I'm sorry to say it but it's just my opinion with 450,000+ miles with DL.
The proper term is "on final" not "on finals" bud...
25 JKJ777: Dude, what a basher you are.........First of all, you generalize "AMERICAN" as being a bad thing. Every airline worldwide has unhappy passengers from
26 VikingA346: Are you having an argument with yourself??? Did you read what I wrote ??? Did I ever say that Delta is horrible? No, I didn't. I said they're no bette
27 Jkj777: WOW! The reference to Chinese regional carriers was really proving your worthless argument here. If DL is just like every other U.S. carrier and the
28 Evan767: This is one thing that ticks me... A.net members who have the wrong flag next to their screenname... Perhaps if you put the American flag next to you
29 VikingA346: Don't let it annoy you too much mate - "From" can be defined many different ways. I happen to be 100% swedish, so I put my national flag as where I'm
30 Jkj777: The proud U.S. citizens on airliners.net find the plantiff (viking) guilty of being a hater of U.S. legacy carriers. His charge is permanent seats in
31 LHboyatDTW: Nice TR with plenty of pics. The close up of that ramper in LAX looks eerily similar to my uncle.
32 VikingA346: I think I'd prefer flying economy on a Delta flight - LOL. That was a good one -made me laugh.
33 September11: These pictures of Delta 777 are super! I enjoyed them very much.
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