Difference in First class/Business Delta?

[Less2me]

As a newbie to the ins and outs of flying...Can you tell me what the difference between First Class and Business Class is on Delta? The cost seems to be the same.

[ab0si]

I think Delta, as with many other U.S carriers has changed to a 2-class structure. Domestic flight classes are usually called Economy and First Class. International flights are called Economy and some cute, meaningless name (BusinessFirst, BusinessElite, or some such).

 

Paul

[ab0si]

I think Delta, as with many other U.S carriers has changed to a 2-class structure. Domestic flight classes are usually called Economy and First Class. International flights are called Economy and some cute, meaningless name (BusinessFirst, BusinessElite, or some such).

 

Paul

[Less2me]

Thanks Paul, I guess as long as they have a seat it doesn't really matter what they call it.

[JJPNYC]

What does matter is where you are flying with Delta as that will impact the service up in the front of the plane.

 

If you're flying domestic, all first class gets you is basically a larger seat, an open bar, & a meal.

 

If you're flying internationally, it's a whole other game. The seat is typially more spacious (55" pitch vs. 38" domestically), reclines mores, has in-seat entertainment, has a power port (for computers/Ipods, etc.), more elaborate meal service & enhanced drink choices, and airport club access.

[critterchick]

What does matter is where you are flying with Delta as that will impact the service up in the front of the plane.

 

If you're flying domestic, all first class gets you is basically a larger seat, an open bar, & a meal.

 

If you're flying internationally, it's a whole other game. The seat is typially more spacious (55" pitch vs. 38" domestically), reclines mores, has in-seat entertainment, has a power port (for computers/Ipods, etc.), more elaborate meal service & enhanced drink choices, and airport club access.

 

We flew BCN-JFK then JFK-LAX on Delta's Business Elite a couple of years ago. Although the cabin configuration was the same (same seats) and the food, other than being a different meal was very similar, the difference in service was night and day. From BCN it was frequent, smiling and very pleasant. From JFK it ranged from surly to indifferent.

[Less2me]

Thank you all for the insight. We're flying from SFO to ATL. I'll keep my fingers crossed for a good experience.:)