Comments on: Isn’t she pretty!?! http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/15/isnt-she-pretty/ Fri, 4 Jul 2008 14:42:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Darien Red Sox http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/15/isnt-she-pretty/#comment-1191 Darien Red Sox Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:42:05 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/15/isnt-she-pretty/#comment-1191 This summer I flew on a CRJ 200 operated by ASA from HPN to ATL and loved it. For a 50 seater it was not cramped like are the E145s. I also enjoy the Delta B767 though it has been 4 years sense I have flown on anything other than a regional jet. What are other peoples fav. Delta/ Delta Connection aircraft?

This summer I flew on a CRJ 200 operated by ASA from HPN to ATL and loved it. For a 50 seater it was not cramped like are the E145s. I also enjoy the Delta B767 though it has been 4 years sense I have flown on anything other than a regional jet. What are other peoples fav. Delta/ Delta Connection aircraft?

]]> By: DeltaMD-90Flyer http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/15/isnt-she-pretty/#comment-1023 DeltaMD-90Flyer Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:29:06 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/15/isnt-she-pretty/#comment-1023 After waiting so long to see the new livery this year, I have to say I was somewhat disappointed. As a whole it is ok, but I am deeply disappointed to see a solid red widget! A 3-D one does not help it. After the employees fought to bring back the classic widget, this change was inexplicable to me. And the widget oversized on the tail looks like so many other airlines who have done the same. I do not blame the company for a new look coming out of bankruptcy, but no livery will equate to the classic livery from the late '60s to 1997. That WAS Delta through and through. Ah, maybe next time.... After waiting so long to see the new livery this year, I have to say I was somewhat disappointed.

As a whole it is ok, but I am deeply disappointed to see a solid red widget! A 3-D one does not help it. After the employees fought to bring back the classic widget, this change was inexplicable to me. And the widget oversized on the tail looks like so many other airlines who have done the same.

I do not blame the company for a new look coming out of bankruptcy, but no livery will equate to the classic livery from the late ’60s to 1997. That WAS Delta through and through. Ah, maybe next time….

]]> By: rcvideo http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/15/isnt-she-pretty/#comment-932 rcvideo Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:48:02 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/15/isnt-she-pretty/#comment-932 So far the new interiors on the mainline aircraft are a lot more comfortable, but something has to be done about the regional Jets! On a flight more than an Hour I feel like I've been sitting on plywood! I'm not going to suggest eliminating a row to give more legroom although it sure would be nice. So far the new interiors on the mainline aircraft are a lot more comfortable, but something has to be done about the regional Jets! On a flight more than an Hour I feel like I’ve been sitting on plywood! I’m not going to suggest eliminating a row to give more legroom although it sure would be nice.

]]> By: NickBjr http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/15/isnt-she-pretty/#comment-863 NickBjr Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:26:58 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/15/isnt-she-pretty/#comment-863 Good Point JFS! My personal favorite is when I decide I need to prep some work and take out my laptop. They guy in front decides to put his seat back and there goes getting any work done! Good Point JFS! My personal favorite is when I decide I need to prep some work and take out my laptop. They guy in front decides to put his seat back and there goes getting any work done!

]]> By: bpresnell http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/15/isnt-she-pretty/#comment-829 bpresnell Wed, 21 Nov 2007 21:38:29 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/15/isnt-she-pretty/#comment-829 The pleather seats should be ripped out of your planes, yesterday. They don't breathe and it makes it feel warmer than it actually is. I'm sure alternative fabrics probably require much more care, but they certainly are not as uncomfortable. If you're sticking to pleather.. at least put some pinholes in the fabric so it allows air to flow and not just radiate heat back at the passenger. Oh.. BIG thanks for accepting plastic (charge cards) on flights for food-for-purchase. There's less need for fumbling for change (passenger or attendant) and you get a receipt for those expense reports! The pleather seats should be ripped out of your planes, yesterday. They don’t breathe and it makes it feel warmer than it actually is. I’m sure alternative fabrics probably require much more care, but they certainly are not as uncomfortable. If you’re sticking to pleather.. at least put some pinholes in the fabric so it allows air to flow and not just radiate heat back at the passenger.

Oh.. BIG thanks for accepting plastic (charge cards) on flights for food-for-purchase. There’s less need for fumbling for change (passenger or attendant) and you get a receipt for those expense reports!

]]> By: blueraven http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/15/isnt-she-pretty/#comment-825 blueraven Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:09:34 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/15/isnt-she-pretty/#comment-825 recently flew on a segment from ATL to JFK on the 777-200 in business class...seats much improved from the earlier versions..entertainment pretty good, although having the live TV feed similar to the SONG planes would have been much better.....why would delta not implement the live TV and the stored or canned programs... recently flew on a segment from ATL to JFK on the 777-200 in business class…seats much improved from the earlier versions..entertainment pretty good, although having the live TV feed similar to the SONG planes would have been much better…..why would delta not implement the live TV and the stored or canned programs…

]]> By: cantaffordit http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/15/isnt-she-pretty/#comment-773 cantaffordit Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:26:21 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/15/isnt-she-pretty/#comment-773 Electric outlets in the 777-200? Hi, does anyone know if the economy seats have power outlets for use with a laptop. If they do, are they standard plugs or the old "airplane" plugs? Thanks! Electric outlets in the 777-200?

Hi, does anyone know if the economy seats have power outlets for use with a laptop. If they do, are they standard plugs or the old “airplane” plugs?

Thanks!

]]> By: JFS http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/15/isnt-she-pretty/#comment-735 JFS Mon, 12 Nov 2007 02:19:06 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/15/isnt-she-pretty/#comment-735 Livery of the month? Whatever. As a long-time DL flyer, I'd prefer more legroom in the back. I recently flew to LAX on a DL 757-200 from JFK. The TV in coach is a start, but pale's in comparison to JetBlue. Speaking of which, B6 has supreme legroom back there! On my DL flights, whenever I lower my seatback tray, it sits on my knees. The SEATS ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER! I'm only 6'0" with a 32" inseam, so I'm sure I'm not the only one experiencing this discomfort. (Oh, and what's with the constant sales pitch from the FAs for food and other donations? I was half expecting the collection plate to be passed around...) The flight back from LAX was great. Too bad it was an AA 767-200 -- a nice, big widebody for a long flight with enough legroom in the back that the seatback tray can fold all the way out where I can even use my laptop in flight! If I can't fit in the seats anymore, I'm going to have to fly AA or CO more often. Which is a shame since I really like DL and my father is a 41 year retiree! Please, Delta, get some 787's and free my knees!!! JFS Livery of the month? Whatever. As a long-time DL flyer, I’d prefer more legroom in the back. I recently flew to LAX on a DL 757-200 from JFK. The TV in coach is a start, but pale’s in comparison to JetBlue. Speaking of which, B6 has supreme legroom back there! On my DL flights, whenever I lower my seatback tray, it sits on my knees. The SEATS ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER! I’m only 6′0″ with a 32″ inseam, so I’m sure I’m not the only one experiencing this discomfort. (Oh, and what’s with the constant sales pitch from the FAs for food and other donations? I was half expecting the collection plate to be passed around…)

The flight back from LAX was great. Too bad it was an AA 767-200 — a nice, big widebody for a long flight with enough legroom in the back that the seatback tray can fold all the way out where I can even use my laptop in flight!

If I can’t fit in the seats anymore, I’m going to have to fly AA or CO more often. Which is a shame since I really like DL and my father is a 41 year retiree!

Please, Delta, get some 787’s and free my knees!!!

JFS

]]> By: BETTER BE BRANIFF http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/15/isnt-she-pretty/#comment-684 BETTER BE BRANIFF Sun, 04 Nov 2007 11:42:33 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/15/isnt-she-pretty/#comment-684 Brin the classic 70's widget livery back or at least do a promo on a 777 DL is getting closer at least it's the real widget and not the "smoothed over" that Leo's group infected DL with (now DL's back to 3 main schemes again) the "interim" with "DELTA AIR LINES" AND "DELTA" on the tail grew on me I whish they'd speed up getting rid of "DELTAFLOT" Why is most agaist cheatlines now? AA is holding on. i flew on DL 747 and have models and postcards and that bird looked the best. it is good they are saving money and only repainting during major overhauls.......notice how fast USELESSairways redit...........and again w/ HP ships.........good for DL to not totally have to market their theme for the sake of the balance sheets Brin the classic 70’s widget livery back or at least do a promo on a 777 DL is getting closer at least it’s the real widget and not the “smoothed over” that Leo’s group infected DL with (now DL’s back to 3 main schemes again) the “interim” with “DELTA AIR LINES” AND “DELTA” on the tail grew on me I whish they’d speed up getting rid of “DELTAFLOT” Why is most agaist cheatlines now? AA is holding on. i flew on DL 747 and have models and postcards and that bird looked the best. it is good they are saving money and only repainting during major overhauls…….notice how fast USELESSairways redit………..and again w/ HP ships………good for DL to not totally have to market their theme for the sake of the balance sheets

]]> By: cameo http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/15/isnt-she-pretty/#comment-682 cameo Sun, 04 Nov 2007 05:11:17 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/10/15/isnt-she-pretty/#comment-682 I must agree with jbcolonel. I actually think there are four paint schemes if you count the Song livery. In the days of old, you couldn't necessarily tell an aircraft's age by the paint scheme and I think the same holds true today, but one must wonder if the a/c with the old, old paint scheme is actually an old, old plane. I know that a/c see a maintenance facility for a complete overhaul every year or two, so shouldn't the paint scheme be made current during that overhaul? I realize it may add a day or three in the shop, but consistent branding is the stuff of fables. Delta is emerging from bankruptcy as a strong, unified, bold new company. I think the planes should speak to this success. I must agree with jbcolonel. I actually think there are four paint schemes if you count the Song livery. In the days of old, you couldn’t necessarily tell an aircraft’s age by the paint scheme and I think the same holds true today, but one must wonder if the a/c with the old, old paint scheme is actually an old, old plane. I know that a/c see a maintenance facility for a complete overhaul every year or two, so shouldn’t the paint scheme be made current during that overhaul? I realize it may add a day or three in the shop, but consistent branding is the stuff of fables. Delta is emerging from bankruptcy as a strong, unified, bold new company. I think the planes should speak to this success.

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