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Quoting gatibosgru (Reply 1): |
Quoting Cubsrule (Reply 2): It's interesting that the 763s are apparently not getting the product. |
Quoting Cubsrule (Reply 2): It's interesting that the 763s are apparently not getting the product. Are they being retired before the 764s? Most (but not all) of the 763ERs are older than the 764s. |
Quoting cosyr (Reply 3): And how they'll sell it. Will it only be for new ticket purchase, last minute upgrades if there's space, or like Comfort +, will you be able to pay extra for the seat anytime? Also, will it be complimentary for Medallion members? Discounted (more likely)? |
Quoting Polot (Reply 5): Only 2 763s are newer than some of the 764s. I don't think there was ever any doubt that the 763s would be retired before the 764s. |
Quoting N717TW (Reply 7): |
Quoting Cubsrule (Reply 6): The only contrary reason might be that the economics of the 764 suffer when the 763 leaves because that leaves the 764 as a fairly small orphan fleet. |
Quoting georgiaame (Reply 10): Completely unrevealing story. No info whatsoever. |
Quoting gatibosgru (Reply 1): Looks like an old school biz class seat. Wonder how much more that'll cost compared to reg Y. |
Quoting Sightseer (Reply 4): Quoting Cubsrule (Reply 2): It's interesting that the 763s are apparently not getting the product. There is also curiously no mention of the A333/A339 fleets, even though they will obviously be around for quite a while. Perhaps the timeframe for those just hasn't been nailed down yet? |
Quoting gatibosgru (Reply 1): Looks like an old school biz class seat. Wonder how much more that'll cost compared to reg Y. |
Quoting airlinereporter (Reply 17): Hi everyone, article author here. Sorry to be lacking on details, but this is all I was given from Delta at Media Day. |
Quoting Cubsrule (Reply 6): The only contrary reason might be that the economics of the 764 suffer when the 763 leaves because that leaves the 764 as a fairly small orphan fleet. |
Quoting gatibosgru (Reply 1): Looks like an old school biz class seat. |
Quoting OA412 (Reply 16): In some ways, we're back to the early days of biz class. |
Quoting Yflyer (Reply 21): IMO premium economy is essentially what business class used to be, and business is what first once was. |
Quoting gatibosgru (Reply 1): Looks like an old school biz class seat. Wonder how much more that'll cost compared to reg Y. |
Quoting wingman (Reply 14): For me solo or just me and my wife I'd not hesitate, but throw in the wee man and $4500 seems excessive. |
Quoting wingman (Reply 14): The sense I'm getting is a linear doubling of cost per class upgrade ($750 RT on AC Y, $1500 Y+, and $3000 for J). For me solo or just me and my wife I'd not hesitate, but throw in the wee man and $4500 seems excessive. I'm still teetering, hoping that Kayak will come through with a sale alert. Very nice looking seats those on AC. AC, SQ and of course ANZ have set the bar quite high. |
Quoting global1 (Reply 29): Premium Economy: Yet to be branded. A separate cabin with its own catering, etc...) DeltaComfort+: An up-sell option for those desiring extra legroom, etc.. for a modest fare differential. Some form of divider/curtain will be installed. Economy Class: Improvements in catering, among other things, will trickle down to this cabin. |
Quoting global1 (Reply 33): What's wrong with the concept of paying more for convenience and comfort? As consumers we do this constantly in our daily lives. Even Uber has the option to share a ride if price is of the utmost importance or you can summon an upscale car if that's what you want. |
Quoting Yflyer (Reply 21): That's what I've thought for a while. Business class has improved so much it's now in many way better than first was a couple of decades ago. But that left a big gap between economy and business, and premium economy fills that gap. IMO premium economy is essentially what business class used to be, and business is what first once was. |
Delta Premium will feature:
- More space with up to 38 inches of pitch, up to 19 inches of width and up to seven inches of recline. Delta Premium seats will also offer adjustable leg rests and head rests;
- Westin Heavenly® In-Flight Blanket with pillow and a TUMI amenity kit featuring Malin+Goetz Travel Essentials, allowing customers to settle in and arrive well-rested;
- Pre-departure beverage service followed by fresh, seasonal menu selections presented with Alessi serviceware designed exclusively for Delta;
- A 13.3-inch, high resolution in-flight entertainment screen that is among the largest in its class, allowing customers to stay entertained with Delta Studio’s industry-leading library of complimentary movies, shows and games, and noise-cancelling headphones;
- In-seat power ports for large and small devices and convenient storage to keep them within reach;
- Sky Priority service, which includes faster check-in, accelerated security, priority boarding and expedited baggage service.
The cabin will be introduced on the airline’s Airbus A350s entering service next year. Delta A350s will feature 48 Delta Premium seats, as well as 32 Delta One suites and 226 Main Cabin seats. Delta Premium will roll out on its Boeing 777 fleet beginning in 2018. Additional fleets may be added.
N717TW wrote:A350, right?
How much does anyone want to guess that it also comes to the 777 by keeping 4-5 rows of 3-3-3 seating and then introducing 3-4-3 to the rest of the Y cabin?
OA412 wrote:Quoting gatibosgru (Reply 1):Looks like an old school biz class seat. Wonder how much more that'll cost compared to reg Y.
That's actually AA's new product. It's unclear if DL will have the same seat. But yes, that is essentially what premium economy is. In some ways, we're back to the early days of biz class.