Jeb, I will say Delta's reduced offerings and blocking middle seat is a strategic move to get people comfortable with flying again. That way Delta can bounce back quicker than AA or UAL when this passes.
As a Delta gate agent in Atlanta I'm happy to see you flying again Jeb and posting videos about this wonderful airline I work for. Yes these are trying times for aviation but we will come back stronger then ever and full service will return😊
Fly numerous times per year, and no one tops Delta, yea may cost a little bit more, but if you have to change your plans even before the plan demic they were the best.
I work for frontier airlines in Atlanta and they are getting flights to international places, they also have a A320 NEO fual efficient Airbus that seats 186 ppl it's a 900 series at low prices. Daniel Walton, I would like to work for delta...... Just throwing that in there.
Takeoffs are absolutely the best part of a flight. You see the world grow smaller, and somehow your cares shrink along with it. I miss that feeling so much!
As a flight crew, I feel the same way about the excitement of turning onto the active runway. I'm always reminded of how blessed I am to have the occupation I do & remember to always appreciate everything in life.
Let me start by saying I LOVE 'TRADITIONAL' FIRST CLASS! .....but, during these coronavirus times, it's no longer worth it. Of course, I found this out the hard way. I paid $1300 for a flight from NY to LAX - and when I was served a box, that included a stick of beef jerky and some chips, I was livid. Based on this video, I have to counter with the question; Service?! There is no service. To be seated in the First Class Cabin all you're going to receive is an attendant who is going to give you a plastic bag, filled with 'snack food' and a Wet Wipe?! That's not service.
this is a new horrible low for DL in flight, and I don't think it is about risk but, about money. Are they also going to say we cannot bring our Mickie D's on with us? Inability to get coffee in the name of political correctness if going to kill them
My favorite part of flying is the take off roll. That initial crawl, the exponential speed gain, the moments of weightlessness as the plane lifts off the ground...then the realization that you, a human being with arms instead of wings, are in the air, flying at speeds no other animal will ever achieve...
I really admire your commentary. Like you, the turn to “lift-off” and the thrill of knowing I am on another adventure, is always there. I absolutely love traveling, and enjoy your videos. Glad to find your channel!
This is hilarious. You can't order a mixed drink, coffee, or a soda in first class on Delta and they only offer water to coach class. I just flew Allegiant Air round trip non-stop to Florida for a total of 56.50 for my round trip ticket, and you could order any drink you want. Granted, you had to pay for it, but still, it's comical.
I LOVE this video! Not very many big travel TH-camrs do 757-300 reviews. The 757-300 is my favorite plane because I flew it with my family for a vacation to Fort Myers Florida in February 2019. I love flying, but I don’t often get to do it. My last flight was my return from Florida and before then, I hadn’t flown in 10 years! But my Florida trip and the 757-300 have a special place in my life. I even have a small 1:400 scale model of a Delta 757-300 on display. Love the fact that you did a video with my favorite plane! This channel gives me the opportunity to feel like I am traveling and flying even though I rarely do it. 😁😁😁
Hi Jeb ! Your video on St. Helena Island was the first one I saw and got hooked to your crisp presentation with relevant facts and figures which keeps the viewer's interest intact throughout your video. Great job ! Greetings from India
I’m 6’3” 260 lbs. I’m a big dude. On domestic flights, I’ve never found first class is worth it. My home airport is DFW so most of the country is within a 3 hour flight, and paying more than double, often triple the economy fare *is not even close to worth it for 2 inch wider seats and 2 inches more legroom* Edit - added astericks
Andrew Gordon if I don’t have someone next to me, perfectly fine. If i have an average or small person next to me it’s okay, if i have a big person next to me it kinda sucks. I’ve just been okay with paying $120 being uncomfortable for 3 hours than paying $500+ and being only slightly more comfortable for 3 hours
Andrew Gordon my dad is 6’6” 350 (he’s actually lost about 25 pounds this year, I’m very proud of him) and he has never had to buy two seats. Although the seatbelt is tight and he used to need an extension). I know southwest still has middle seat blocked through the new year, or you could try and pay to select your seat on an emergency road for an extra couple inches of legroom
Exactly as you stated. I almost always fly AA and there are a few differences. First, they do not restrict someone sitting next to you. Sometimes they offer a drink before takeoff. Sometimes not. Once in the air, you can get any beverage you want. Water, soda, alcohol, Etc. A negative is that their entertainment only comes on once at cruising altitude and movies are not updated often. They do offer a sandwich pack or cheese plate on flights over a certain distance. Same as that box you received. Still fun to travel. As with you the best part id the part between the turn onto the runway and she you feel full throttle.
You're not crazy at all. When the plane turns onto the runway for departure is an awesome moment. Me being a speed junkie, the acceleration up to take off is awesome as well. That force of being pushed back in your seat and getting up to speed is an incredible feeling as well. I always have my Ulysses speedometer app running on my phone. It's usually pretty accurate even up in the air.
That's if you fly Delta. On United, they sardined pack you without blocking middle seat and because of reduced flight frequency due to less demand, the available flight are always nearly full... so go figure...
Two agrees: 1) I love when the pilots do what I call a "turn and burn"...as they turn onto the takeoff runway, they spool the engines up to takeoff thrust without stopping. 2) I enjoy a little turbulence during a flight. Makes it more interesting.
Fun trip. I used to fly MSP-->SLC every 5-7 weeks for work and this video brought back good memories. The last trip was right before Christmas 2019. I have since moved onto a different role and not sure when I will be back. Fun to see the approach from the south. Every single flight approached from the north. And every departure a few days later was to the north. I always when possible flew the 757-200 . 15A is a nice seat if you like leg room. Though it is comfort+.
Great report Jeb! I finally got to do my first COVID trip with the wife CMH FLL and back. Delta was fantastic as always and even more so with my wife who’s a nurse and a “clean freak”. She was blown away how each plane was so clean. First flight on the 757-300 too up to ATL from FLL. We were in the back but it was fantastic and I was so glad to check the 300 off on my bucket list.
Regardless of the reduction in on-board and airport services, I still love the process of entering the airport, checking in, boarding the plane and taking pictures with the aircraft! Great video! Looking forward to the comparison between the different airlines! Nice aviation content!
I recently took a 757-300 from Detroit to Orlando and I hadn’t been on a plane in a couple years, I love aviation so much and as we took off, I cried a bit because I haven’t experienced take off in forever. This is the reason why I came to this video. My stepdad said we should bump up to first class but I had to say if we ever do do first class, we should do it on a plane that has more room like a 767, 787, or possibly a 777. In my opinion, I would think the first class on the 757 would be little tighter than usual, first class wasn’t what it used to be all those years ago but the service in my opinion is nice.
Great video Jeb! I LOVE THE 757! Especially the -300 model it’s sooo long and takes off from small runways it’s also very fast! Can’t wait to fly the 757 again as soon as I can, especially if in First class!
I’ve flown a few times during the pandemic, once internationally and several times domestically. I booked first/business class seats for all those trips JUST because since airlines blocked off seats to reduce capacity, fewer people would fit on the planes and because I booked a seat in a premium cabin I had a row to myself and was able to distance myself from others. The guaranteed personal row made the ticket cost 100% worth it.
Great video thank you. And thank you for still traveling and making videos during these crazy times. People realize that and notice that you are still doing it. Again, thank you.
Being in Economy or Economy Plus will always work better for us. Unless you have a bunch of points saved up through Frequent Flyer under any airline you fly with. They'll upgrade you if any empty seats before paging your zone onto the plane, or you can use your saved points for it. I love being in Economy if there are only two people sitting in 3 rows of seating to give you extra room to stretch and put your stuff in the middle seat shared with the other person. Plus, as a nice convivence. If you tell the flight attendants you have a flight that leaves from a gate real quickly in a short layover prior to when you land. They'll inform everyone on the plane to make room and let you get through. Even if you are in the back seats of the plane. It's a win-win.
I just took a Delta flight and first class was treated the same as the rest of the plane, I then took Alaska and first class was treated better with first class getting drink choices before departure.
Exactly my comment above lol, it’s all sounds a bit pretentious to fly first class at the moment ! I’m sure his flight was heavily subsidized in any case and it wasn’t out of the Jeb family funds ! Thanks for the video thought as a former Flight attendant with Caledonian Airways, remember us?? We used to wear the kilt and the tartan jacket, I too always felt the excitement of every take off and landing!
Great information on the first experience on Delta. The 757-3 was my favorite aircraft for years. Used to fly out of DCA to SFO and always had a great experience with UA. Now that route no longer exists. I took a chance last month and took a UA crj 550 out of DCA to EWR in first, 35 minute flight. Then I continued to SFO in Polaris. Hot meal, choice of anything to drink. Great service..super clean. I would highly recommend it to anyone!!! Keep travelling Jeb!
Just booked Baltimore to Honolulu with a stop in Minneapolis on Delta and upgraded to 1st Class for the Baltimore to Minneapolis leg through the app for $100. After I factored in the free bags, this seemed like a good deal to me. Being new to the 1st class cabin, your video explained almost every question I had. Thanks. BONUS - I just checked and Baltimore to Minneapolis is 909 miles, so we should get the big box of snacks.
This is just for short haul American routes. Think of it like inter-EU European flights. When compared to those (which are just economy seats with the middle one portioned off and no more leg room) these seats are very nice! No where near Lufthansa’s or Emirates’ international first class, but for a 3 hour jet across the country, they’re very nice!
One of my favorite flights was on a Delta 757 from Mpls/SP MSP to Fairbanks FAI. While sitting on the right side of the aircraft I enjoyed seeing the sun rise in the west. It was on June 19, 2013 the five hour flight took off at 10:30 pm CDT from MSP into the twilight. As the flight progressed north and west, the sky kept getting brighter until over the Yukon Territories the sun rose in the west. Upon landing in Fairbanks at 12:30 am HADT, the sun was above the horizon.
My first flight was in 1982 and I was 3. I've been fascinated with flight ever since. From a very early age I wanted to know what type of plane we were flying on and if I found out it was a widebody, I'd be over the moon excited. Admittedly, the 757 wasn't my favorite plane but it has grown on me a lot over the years. It's a pilot's plane, often called the "hotrod" and it's proving to be very relevant in this time where reduced capacity medium to long range international flights are needed. So yes that turn onto the runway and spooling up of the engines gets me every single time. I may not fly as much as you, but I've flown plenty. It never gets old. Amenities are nice but I've never come to expect much from US domestic first class even in the good years. I expect a lot more on international business and first. My big complaint is how dairy-happy flights are. Dairy put me in the ER a few years back and it seems I can never avoid it on flights. If they can put milk, butter and/or cheese in something, they almost always do which really limits my experience -- even in the good years. I ordered a dairy-free meal on AA international business and it was not good at all. Forget about deserts. Sadly (cheese being the exception) it's so easy to make anything good without dairy, even ice-cream -- so it's really reduced me love for the upper classes, especially domestic. TMI!
The no hot food and pre wrapped food from what I understand is to help reduce the spread of the virus. Just this time last year the lounges were serving hot food and I could just ask one of the workers and they would grab me whatever I wanted. Granted I'm disabled and so the workers usually just came and asked me what they could get for me to make things easier than trying to work my way through the crowded lounges. I was actually surprised just how crowded the lounges were. I thought they'd be fairly empty.
I flew this route from Atlanta to Salt Lake in January and our decent into SLC was the most turbulent I have ever experienced in my entire life. Being on a 757 I couldn't imagine what that turbulence from that flight would be like in a smaller plane. Turbulence going into SLC is not uncommon, however, due to the altitude and the mountains. I have also experienced turbulence before coming from the west coast. Been a fan of your channel for a while. Keep up the good work! Hope you get to showcase the new SLC terminal on your way out! Safe travels from SLC!
I recently flew from Detroit to Tampa on Delta and was beyond impressed with the efforts to maintain passenger safety and comfort. I pray that are able to weather this storm and survive beyond this pandemic. Delta continues to earn my business.
The last time I flew Delta was in August 2018 LAX-KOA round trip, economy comfort. Both legs were on geriatric 757-200s that were so old they needed a cane to move down the taxiway (both frames were over 30 years old), the IFE monitor in 2 of our 4 seats didn't work on the outbound leg, the buy-on-board food was terrible and the flight attendants all acted like they wished they were somewhere else.
I had that same seat on 757-300 BOS-LAX a few months ago. The seats and pitch were not that noteworthy. With the restrictions, I didn't find the extra $400 worth it. I would probably go for Comfort+ instead of "first class". Great to have your reviews again!
I'm actually flying first class on American in December for a Star Trek Convention. I was expecting Business but apparently because of the timeframe of the convention & the flights that was available that's what I ended up with. Will keep you updated.
i'm Diamond with Delta and have flown on 6 flights since COVID began. I wouldn't pay extra for First Class now. Diamonds get upgraded to Comfort + at booking, and Comfort + gives you more legroom and no middle seat plus you get beer/wine. So, with no middle seat, it's very close to first class right now. I wait for a first class upgrade and let it ride that way. I've gotten 5 FC upgrades on the 6 flights i've taken. The one time i missed it, I was #1 on the waitlist. I will say that the service in FC during the pandemic is not nearly as good as it was pre-pandemic. They don't come around nearly as often.
Flying First class with delta in June from Hawaii to Japan. I have 5 kiddos coming. all 10 and under. Cant wait to see their faces when we all take our seats. We did this because the seats lay flat. First time doing Delta one, hoping for a great experience during the COVID times.
I’ve flown American and Southwest recently and I’d take Southwest with the open middle seat in our current environment over a fully packed cabin. With that being said I’m flying United’s 757-300 ORD to IAH next month in first class, one because I don’t want to sit in a cabin six across. Two I’m visiting my niece and nephew both who had birthdays during COVID so I have at least two bags to check. And finally being 6ft2in tall I always book a seat with extra leg room. So adding up the checked bag fees and extra leg room seat charge; it was less to book the first class ticket and I’ll have less people to deal with in my cabin. Jeb if I feel up to it maybe I’ll try and get you some b-roll of United’s first class service.
I have flow 15 times with Delta this year, out of SLC what Includes retirement of a 777 nowhere flight. In April 2020 flight had six passengers from DCA-MSP. The most recent September 2020 764 SLC-ATL had 122 passengers and it was a weekend flight.
I just flew Delta a couple weeks ago from CVG to Tampa and I loved it. I set in Economy+ on the way down (free upgrade cause there were only 11 people on the flight) n Economy on the way back to CVG n it was a pretty full flight, as full as a flight can be with the middle seat 💺 blocked. I thought for a short 2hr flight it was great, both Economy n Economy Plus were very nice. The staff was very friendly and over all it was a great flight. IDK what ✈ I was on, 3 3 in Economy so it was a bigger ✈, maybe a 747 or 78 something, I thought for a short flight it was huge, but it is a tourist flight. Over all I like Delta and I'll fly them again. Better then Frontier and Allegiant pretty much the only other 2 options to Florida from CVG.
11:03 Folks those are the mountains called the Wasatch Front. Named after the Wahsatch Indian tribe. I live here and, right now, have the most amazing fall colors. In my own humble opinion.
I've flown several times since since covid and never got an upgrade to first class. In fact one of my flights only had about 3 people in first class. Because I used to fly Delta frequently before covid, first class upgrades were a regular occurrence. I think its worth the money for me to upgrade now because it is unlikely I would get upgraded now. (Thank goodness Delta is extending our medallion status! Hopefully its safe to travel again soon.)
I totally understand what you mean about the plane turning before departure. As a FA I experience this quite often however it still excites me hearing those engines rev up as they ready for takeoff
im a delta pm and i flew 2x in the past 3 weeks on the LAX-SLC route. Its a short flight and on both trips I was on First out, Comfort on the return. First definitely isnt worth the price difference right now IMO, mainly for the simple reason the middle seat is empty on economy. Lift the armrest and u good. The drink service is next to nil on both first/economy too. Wont hesitate to get the cheapest unassigned seat for the remainder of the year.
It’s worth mentioning that Delta’s 757-300 jets were acquired when Northwest merged with Delta and sadly...these beautiful planes will soon be decommissioned from Delta’s fleet along with the -200’s and the mighty 777’s. Such a major bummer! I think FC is still definitely worth it if you’re tall (like I am) and enjoy the extra space for spreading out laptop and any work materials. The lack of food is also a bummer but there are some really good vendors in many of the larger airports like ATL, SLC, MSP, etc where you can pick up a good meal and bring aboard. That was a great video Jeb. As always, nice work! I enjoy watching them all the time. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I live in Atlanta and now retired, but I was am a million miler from when I flew Delta very often for business. The value of Skymiles has been so devalued that after using my last amount for Biz tickets to Europe 2 years ago, I have not flown on Delta since. Almost all of my domestic flying has been on Southwest, which has no first class, but does have reasonable award availability.
So at my last job I used to travel between Austin and Atlanta Quarterly and my job would normally put me in the main cabin economy on Delta and the Owner of the company would be seated in first class at the first seat on the aisle on the left. 😂 he would always sit with us at the gate he was a great man that was just “Chuck’s Seat” as I began to call it. Eventually the owner started putting my seat in Comfort + I flew First Class several times and it was really cool the first two times but if I’m being honest I really like the comfort + better. I’m 6’3 but I don’t stretch my legs out in front of my when I sit. A week ago my father got married in Massachusetts and I flew First Class with my Daughter from Austin to Boston and THE only reason my 11 year old was the least bit impressed was because the entertainment. We sat down and I opened up he screen and flipped it to movies and she said “Dad, Howcome the planes mom takes doesn’t have screens in them?” The lady across the aisle tried not to laugh until I laughed out loud 😂😂😂😂😂 That’s just how that had to end and I appreciate that lady for laughing along with me because I don’t even know how to answer that question.
Great video yet again jeb. I love that sensation of turning onto the runway, as it usually means I’m heading home to my family. Got my first flight back from saudi booked in a few weeks. First time home in 11 months so looking forward to my flight! Keep safe my friend!
I took the 757-300 to Los Angeles from Detroit last year. I sat 2nd to last row on a completely full flight, so it took a LONG time to disembark. They are really cool planes though
I understand the cost cutting they are doing with limited service. What’s shocking is that they are also doing this on their premium transcon service. While UA, AA, and JB(a lowcost carrier), still offer hot meals in their premium cabins. You’d figure DL would atleast give passengers meals on transcon, especially for the price you pay to fly Delta One🤔
30 years ago when I flew coach from Chicago to Denver, I was given a full sandwich, a can of soda, and cookies for dessert. The last time I flew around 5 years ago, I was offered a small plastic cup of soda loaded with ice, no solid snack.
@@ErwinNegentig it's not even about the classes, they've cut services so much that it's made every class the same except for seat. I understand the need to protect passengers but I'm sure there's a way to offer better service even with the limitations. This service wasn't even premium economy as far as amenities and especially food service.
It’s crazy. It’s not like it really saves them any money and we’re paying for it. Just like the first class lounge, they took away the food. What’s the point in even paying to go there..When they take away this stuff there’re literally just screwing over the customer because it’s not any cheaper to fly first now than it was in 2019.
Good to see you again, Jeb. I always fly first class for the same reasons you do. Delta is doing the flights perfectly. I would feel safe. I miss the non-alcoholic drinks and the food on longer flights, but they are the safest airline to fly during this time. Like to see the comparison video.
I’m taking this exact route next week, leaving on 8Jan for business. And First class to me is not worth the additional cost for this short flight. Now if going across the pond to Europe, most definitely it’s worth the upgrade.
I snagged a full recliner first class from Phoenix to Atlanta. That was nice. Another world for sure. Most first class is just Economy Deluxe. If you don’t drink, the perks dry up.
When it's your turn on the runway it's always a higher heart rate for me. Excited its time to fly. Last ride on a 757 with Delta was 1994. I also got a L1011 from Orlando to Atlanta. When was touring the USA from down under. Cheers.
The seat width, seat pitch, and left turn after entry are the primary reasons I select B757 first class. I can buy food/non-alchoholic beverages to take on board in the terminal after TSA screening. I want some comfort so I can nap.
I was scheduled to take my first intentional first-class flight this past spring. I had initially been looking forward to the first-class "experience", but in the weeks prior, as murmurs of a pandemic were making the rounds, I was just looking forward to not having a lot of people around me. Those plans got scrapped 3 days prior to the flight because of lockdowns. About a month ago, I bought my 2nd first-class set of tickets. This time I did so with the express expectation of less people physically being in the first-class "area". Yesterday, the airline contacted me to let me know they had rescheduled my flights. Unfortunately, there are no longer any flights from where I am to where my mother is that have true first class "sections". I want to be around as few people as I possibly can be, and being in the coach class area just doesn't meet that need for me (the last thing I want is to pick up covid en route to visit my mother who has several at-risk conditions), so I've cancelled my flight and am going to drive instead.
My 6 hour American DFW-ANC flight in Main Cabin Extra was packed full and we didn't get much except water and one little snack, however i will give American credit for their handling of our diversion to Seattle
I took delta once (techinally twice as it was New orleans Via Altanta to Ft Lauderdale) and lets just say I'm happy with the fact they don't have interstate flights here, we were meant to be in florida at around 1pm, we arrived 12 hrs late at 1 am, we had been told we were going to get pizzas at around 11:30am, they arrived after the other flight to Altanta leaving at 2pm, we had 2 new cases that we brought in LA a week earlier, both covered in a forgien liquid, total write offs. I'll take a Doglas DC3 than delta any day...
Jeb. A big fan. That moment the aircraft turns to line up on the run way is magical, like it takes a breath before it takes flight. I also love the take off run and the feeling just as you leave the runway. Its not weird at all :-)
Thank you. Yes, I like the 757-200s. I had friends who told me that yes it is a longer walk to the aft cabin area. I remember that Continental Airlines had the 757-300s and this were brought in with the merger into United Airlines. Yes, you are right about making that left turn when boarding and that feels good!!! United will use those 757s from LA to Hawaii. Yes, it is better to fly First Class.
Ove the past 20-25 years, I flew about 1 - 2 times a month. More then some people, less then others. I was nearly the final guest to leave Secrets Playa Mujeres in Cancun Mexico, late March, 2020. In the past, I’ve been on 20+ cruises, many trips to New Your City, LA, Vegas, Caribbean island resorts, and more. Since March, 2020, I haven’t flown once. Now, with over half of year of nearly no tourism, areas like the strip in Las Vegas have become crime ridden ghettos. Seriously, do some searching, its like that at many once tourist welcoming destinations. In the case of Vegas, some are blaming rowdy Raider fans, but whatever the reason, because of what its become, I’ll keep my memories of staying at the Cosmopolitan with my private terrace with no desire to return to spoil this fond memory. We are in process of a permanent lifestyle change, partly due to the ‘rona, partly due to the new Elon Musk Starlink low orbit satellite high speed internet system, and partly due to other technology such as Teams, Office 360, and others that will allow me to work anywhere I can get broadband. We will soon be homesteading in the country, not the city, not the suburb, not in a town or community, but true country. My total real estate and related equipment investment will cause this to be a one way lifestyle change. The rona, plus technology, has simply accelerated our ability to live a lifestyle we want. I will not be a farmer, but I will have a compact cab tractor for mowing, (snow) blowing, and lifting. I look forward to sitting in a climate controlled side-by-side with a pistol hanging from my waste, a laptop in front of me as I work with a view out my windshield you couldn’t get anywhere else. Sorry to the airlines, broadway musicals, restaurants, cruise ships, casinos, tour operators, hotels, and resorts; we will not be coming back, not after a rona vaccination, not ever. Honestly, we have already seen everything we have wanted to see. Its time to turn the page and implement our plan to age in place.
I don't think 1st class right now is worth it, unless airlines severely discount the price. The benefits of food and drink are half of what I pay for and are not present in this current era. The other half is the seat and service. I flew Delta on a domestic 1st class and the service was top notch. I do think the airlines are doing the right thing in eliminating certain service items, but we will have to get through this current crisis before I will pay for 1st class (or use points)! I think I will typically stay in Premium Economy for the extra seat room for now. I also miss paying for a Day pass into the Delta Sky Clubs. I don't have status with Delta and not willing to get the prerequisite credit card (yet)!! Finally, I will say Delta's reduced offerings and blocking middle seat is a strategic move to get people comfortable with flying again. That way Delta can bounce back quicker than AA or UAL when this passes.
I’m flying Delta One SLC-HNL in January. I hope they start upping what’s provided onboard. And I thought you could buy a “day pass” for SkyClub. I did earlier this year in disgust because my SkyClub membership card in the FlyDelta app wouldn’t load, it hadn’t even linked to my SkyMiles account and they wouldn’t accept my email receipt. I was eventually reimbursed but I think it was $50 for MSP. If you fly more that 4 segments a year you might as well get the membership. And Delta extended SkyClub memberships an extra 6 months if you had a membership between March and April of 2020. And on another note, I have not had a PDB in Delta First Class since 2018...not counting the water bottle at the seat prior to boarding pre-plague. I’m slowly migrating over to AirCanada and United for travel. I prefer first/business so I’m not running around trying to get decent food and drink on connections.
Yes, turning on to the runway, taking off, landing, I could do that all day! I also love the turbulence. I love flying. My husband, not so much. He likes direct flights, I love changing planes (ya get to take off and land twice!) I don't really use IFE because my face is glued to the window the whole time.
Jeb, I know you are a huge Delta guy, but Alaska allows First Class passengers into the Alaska Lounge, and also blocks middle seats and 50% capacity in F. Of course they don't have the network reach of DL, but on the west coast they are awesome. One of these days go check them out, I think you will be pleasantly surprised!
Flew Delta yesterday in first class for the first time in 70 years of age . Empty seat next to me was good . The wheelchair service is very good. The rest of it SUCKED! Out of the two flight attendants only one worked whilst the sat the entire trip! My seat barely reclined and leg room was at a minimum. I disembarked with swollen ankles☹️
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These videos are so exciting when I am finally going to able to work for Delta one day. Thank you for these honest reviews. Side Note: If you fly American, be wise, last time I flew it was overbooked and there wasn't much airflow. Still had a great time.
Love your video! I also love the takeoff of the plane experience! Just knowing your going to another place in the world and that this huge machine is taking flight is absolutely amazing!
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As you are taking off its up up and away. Exciting
Jeb, I will say Delta's reduced offerings and blocking middle seat is a strategic move to get people comfortable with flying again. That way Delta can bounce back quicker than AA or UAL when this passes.
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As a Delta gate agent in Atlanta I'm happy to see you flying again Jeb and posting videos about this wonderful airline I work for. Yes these are trying times for aviation but we will come back stronger then ever and full service will return😊
Fly numerous times per year, and no one tops Delta, yea may cost a little bit more, but if you have to change your plans even before the plan demic they were the best.
Delta is the best managed airline in the United States, without a doubt. With hopes, this will continue.
I work for frontier airlines in Atlanta and they are getting flights to international places, they also have a A320 NEO fual efficient Airbus that seats 186 ppl it's a 900 series at low prices. Daniel Walton, I would like to work for delta...... Just throwing that in there.
@@blackroyalty6519 I wouldn't tell anyone you work for Frontier Airlines, kind of like saying your in the French Army.
@@vietnamvet4533 thanks. It was an opportunity so i took it now I plan on applying for Delta soon
Takeoffs are absolutely the best part of a flight. You see the world grow smaller, and somehow your cares shrink along with it. I miss that feeling so much!
especially in a 757,, "punch it"
As a flight crew, I feel the same way about the excitement of turning onto the active runway. I'm always reminded of how blessed I am to have the occupation I do & remember to always appreciate everything in life.
And I hate to fly and am so thankful for flight crew who are willing to fly as their job.
Let me start by saying I LOVE 'TRADITIONAL' FIRST CLASS! .....but, during these coronavirus times, it's no longer worth it. Of course, I found this out the hard way. I paid $1300 for a flight from NY to LAX - and when I was served a box, that included a stick of beef jerky and some chips, I was livid. Based on this video, I have to counter with the question; Service?! There is no service. To be seated in the First Class Cabin all you're going to receive is an attendant who is going to give you a plastic bag, filled with 'snack food' and a Wet Wipe?! That's not service.
Agree.
Agree also They act like as if they are scared of you
Flat bed!
Agree I had the same problem
That's a rip off
I'm surprised they offer no sodas. I do not drink alcohol, water would get old quickly. Meal service is a major disappointment.
No sodas would be a deal breaker for me!!! I don't drink alcohol and know that tea/coffee are made with water from the tanks icky!
this is a new horrible low for DL in flight, and I don't think it is about risk but, about money. Are they also going to say we cannot bring our Mickie D's on with us? Inability to get coffee in the name of political correctness if going to kill them
avioncamper yeah sucky service you might as well fly coach
Because of corona
You can bring food and drink on airline and eat it.
My favorite part of flying is the take off roll. That initial crawl, the exponential speed gain, the moments of weightlessness as the plane lifts off the ground...then the realization that you, a human being with arms instead of wings, are in the air, flying at speeds no other animal will ever achieve...
Thanks for keeping us up to date. Can't wait till everything gets back to normal.
I really admire your commentary. Like you, the turn to “lift-off” and the thrill of knowing I am on another adventure, is always there. I absolutely love traveling, and enjoy your videos. Glad to find your channel!
This is hilarious. You can't order a mixed drink, coffee, or a soda in first class on Delta and they only offer water to coach class. I just flew Allegiant Air round trip non-stop to Florida for a total of 56.50 for my round trip ticket, and you could order any drink you want. Granted, you had to pay for it, but still, it's comical.
Yea and I flew all the way to VietNam and back, gee I wonder what we had to eat and drink?
I LOVE this video! Not very many big travel TH-camrs do 757-300 reviews. The 757-300 is my favorite plane because I flew it with my family for a vacation to Fort Myers Florida in February 2019. I love flying, but I don’t often get to do it. My last flight was my return from Florida and before then, I hadn’t flown in 10 years! But my Florida trip and the 757-300 have a special place in my life. I even have a small 1:400 scale model of a Delta 757-300 on display. Love the fact that you did a video with my favorite plane! This channel gives me the opportunity to feel like I am traveling and flying even though I rarely do it. 😁😁😁
Jeb Brooks: "The Flying Pencil"
Me and everyone else: Throws pencil across the room
Hunter Scanlon teachers can’t stop me now!
Your pairing of red wine with Cheeze-Its shows you're a man of genuine refinement 😉👍
What monster would pair Cheez-Its with a chardonnay?!
@@afcgeo882 hahahaa!
Hi Jeb ! Your video on St. Helena Island was the first one I saw and got hooked to your crisp presentation with relevant facts and figures which keeps the viewer's interest intact throughout your video. Great job ! Greetings from India
I’m 6’3” 260 lbs. I’m a big dude. On domestic flights, I’ve never found first class is worth it. My home airport is DFW so most of the country is within a 3 hour flight, and paying more than double, often triple the economy fare *is not even close to worth it for 2 inch wider seats and 2 inches more legroom*
Edit - added astericks
Are the seats big enough?
Andrew Gordon if I don’t have someone next to me, perfectly fine. If i have an average or small person next to me it’s okay, if i have a big person next to me it kinda sucks. I’ve just been okay with paying $120 being uncomfortable for 3 hours than paying $500+ and being only slightly more comfortable for 3 hours
@@LoboLakerGaming I'm big guy too never flown. I was worried the seat isn't big enough. Read some where they make u buy 2 seats in coach? 6ft 300lbs
Andrew Gordon my dad is 6’6” 350 (he’s actually lost about 25 pounds this year, I’m very proud of him) and he has never had to buy two seats. Although the seatbelt is tight and he used to need an extension). I know southwest still has middle seat blocked through the new year, or you could try and pay to select your seat on an emergency road for an extra couple inches of legroom
@@LoboLakerGaming i bought a seat belt extension on Amazon so I know there won't be any embarrassing. Moments
Yes, please do a comparison on different airlines! Great video, Jeb!
Okay! Coming soon!
@@GreenerGrass Thanks - I also would like to see a comparison.
@@GreenerGrass do Alaska and JetBlue too!
Exactly as you stated.
I almost always fly AA and there are a few differences. First, they do not restrict someone sitting next to you. Sometimes they offer a drink before takeoff. Sometimes not. Once in the air, you can get any beverage you want. Water, soda, alcohol, Etc.
A negative is that their entertainment only comes on once at cruising altitude and movies are not updated often. They do offer a sandwich pack or cheese plate on flights over a certain distance. Same as that box you received.
Still fun to travel. As with you the best part id the part between the turn onto the runway and she you feel full throttle.
You're not crazy at all.
When the plane turns onto the runway for departure is an awesome moment.
Me being a speed junkie, the acceleration up to take off is awesome as well. That force of being pushed back in your seat and getting up to speed is an incredible feeling as well.
I always have my Ulysses speedometer app running on my phone. It's usually pretty accurate even up in the air.
There is not enough difference between first and economy atm. Therefore I will fly coach until everything is back to normal
@Frank Snapp : Exactly my question, too.
Many airlines aren’t skipping seats, so safety is an added bonus (less people in your 6 foot diameter) of F.
@@afcgeo882 Delta is however keeping the center seats empty through January 2021. So is Southwest in the USA.
That's if you fly Delta. On United, they sardined pack you without blocking middle seat and because of reduced flight frequency due to less demand, the available flight are always nearly full... so go figure...
@@ashman4827 Southwest is going to start selling all seats starting Dec 1st and Delta in January.
Two agrees: 1) I love when the pilots do what I call a "turn and burn"...as they turn onto the takeoff runway, they spool the engines up to takeoff thrust without stopping. 2) I enjoy a little turbulence during a flight. Makes it more interesting.
I love the partial spooling up and then the full in two distinct stages on take off.
Fun trip. I used to fly MSP-->SLC every 5-7 weeks for work and this video brought back good memories. The last trip was right before Christmas 2019. I have since moved onto a different role and not sure when I will be back. Fun to see the approach from the south. Every single flight approached from the north. And every departure a few days later was to the north. I always when possible flew the 757-200 . 15A is a nice seat if you like leg room. Though it is comfort+.
Great report Jeb! I finally got to do my first COVID trip with the wife CMH FLL and back. Delta was fantastic as always and even more so with my wife who’s a nurse and a “clean freak”. She was blown away how each plane was so clean. First flight on the 757-300 too up to ATL from FLL. We were in the back but it was fantastic and I was so glad to check the 300 off on my bucket list.
Regardless of the reduction in on-board and airport services, I still love the process of entering the airport, checking in, boarding the plane and taking pictures with the aircraft! Great video! Looking forward to the comparison between the different airlines! Nice aviation content!
I recently took a 757-300 from Detroit to Orlando and I hadn’t been on a plane in a couple years, I love aviation so much and as we took off, I cried a bit because I haven’t experienced take off in forever. This is the reason why I came to this video. My stepdad said we should bump up to first class but I had to say if we ever do do first class, we should do it on a plane that has more room like a 767, 787, or possibly a 777. In my opinion, I would think the first class on the 757 would be little tighter than usual, first class wasn’t what it used to be all those years ago but the service in my opinion is nice.
Great video Jeb! I LOVE THE 757! Especially the -300 model it’s sooo long and takes off from small runways it’s also very fast!
Can’t wait to fly the 757 again as soon as I can, especially if in First class!
For me, seat comfort is important, so, price dependant, I’ll be seen upfront. As for the magic of taxi and take-off; it never gets old for me!
I’ve flown a few times during the pandemic, once internationally and several times domestically. I booked first/business class seats for all those trips JUST because since airlines blocked off seats to reduce capacity, fewer people would fit on the planes and because I booked a seat in a premium cabin I had a row to myself and was able to distance myself from others. The guaranteed personal row made the ticket cost 100% worth it.
That's exactly why I chose to fly first class. It was only me and one other person upfront which was fine with me!
Great video thank you. And thank you for still traveling and making videos during these crazy times. People realize that and notice that you are still doing it. Again, thank you.
Being in Economy or Economy Plus will always work better for us. Unless you have a bunch of points saved up through Frequent Flyer under any airline you fly with. They'll upgrade you if any empty seats before paging your zone onto the plane, or you can use your saved points for it. I love being in Economy if there are only two people sitting in 3 rows of seating to give you extra room to stretch and put your stuff in the middle seat shared with the other person. Plus, as a nice convivence. If you tell the flight attendants you have a flight that leaves from a gate real quickly in a short layover prior to when you land. They'll inform everyone on the plane to make room and let you get through. Even if you are in the back seats of the plane. It's a win-win.
Welcome to Salt Lake Jeb! I flew the 757 from Atl two days ago, hope you enjoyed our new terminal
I also love when the plan turns I have my earbuds with a special song playing
I just took a Delta flight and first class was treated the same as the rest of the plane, I then took Alaska and first class was treated better with first class getting drink choices before departure.
Exactly my comment above lol, it’s all sounds a bit pretentious to fly first class at the moment ! I’m sure his flight was heavily subsidized in any case and it wasn’t out of the Jeb family funds ! Thanks for the video thought as a former Flight attendant with Caledonian Airways, remember us?? We used to wear the kilt and the tartan jacket, I too always felt the excitement of every take off and landing!
Great information on the first experience on Delta. The 757-3 was my favorite aircraft for years. Used to fly out of DCA to SFO and always had a great experience with UA. Now that route no longer exists. I took a chance last month and took a UA crj 550 out of DCA to EWR in first, 35 minute flight. Then I continued to SFO in Polaris. Hot meal, choice of anything to drink. Great service..super clean. I would highly recommend it to anyone!!! Keep travelling Jeb!
Just booked Baltimore to Honolulu with a stop in Minneapolis on Delta and upgraded to 1st Class for the Baltimore to Minneapolis leg through the app for $100. After I factored in the free bags, this seemed like a good deal to me. Being new to the 1st class cabin, your video explained almost every question I had. Thanks. BONUS - I just checked and Baltimore to Minneapolis is 909 miles, so we should get the big box of snacks.
That "first class" seat is a premium economy seat at most.
It’s much bigger than a premium economy seat
@@lmd499 do you know what first class used to look like. shits a downgrade hard
It’s the same thing as coach,but bigger and fancier
Well, it’s Delta. If I want true first class, that’s what Lufthansa is for.
This is just for short haul American routes. Think of it like inter-EU European flights. When compared to those (which are just economy seats with the middle one portioned off and no more leg room) these seats are very nice! No where near Lufthansa’s or Emirates’ international first class, but for a 3 hour jet across the country, they’re very nice!
One of my favorite flights was on a Delta 757 from Mpls/SP MSP to Fairbanks FAI. While sitting on the right side of the aircraft I enjoyed seeing the sun rise in the west. It was on June 19, 2013 the five hour flight took off at 10:30 pm CDT from MSP into the twilight. As the flight progressed north and west, the sky kept getting brighter until over the Yukon Territories the sun rose in the west. Upon landing in Fairbanks at 12:30 am HADT, the sun was above the horizon.
My first flight was in 1982 and I was 3. I've been fascinated with flight ever since. From a very early age I wanted to know what type of plane we were flying on and if I found out it was a widebody, I'd be over the moon excited. Admittedly, the 757 wasn't my favorite plane but it has grown on me a lot over the years. It's a pilot's plane, often called the "hotrod" and it's proving to be very relevant in this time where reduced capacity medium to long range international flights are needed. So yes that turn onto the runway and spooling up of the engines gets me every single time. I may not fly as much as you, but I've flown plenty. It never gets old. Amenities are nice but I've never come to expect much from US domestic first class even in the good years. I expect a lot more on international business and first.
My big complaint is how dairy-happy flights are. Dairy put me in the ER a few years back and it seems I can never avoid it on flights. If they can put milk, butter and/or cheese in something, they almost always do which really limits my experience -- even in the good years. I ordered a dairy-free meal on AA international business and it was not good at all. Forget about deserts. Sadly (cheese being the exception) it's so easy to make anything good without dairy, even ice-cream -- so it's really reduced me love for the upper classes, especially domestic. TMI!
The no hot food and pre wrapped food from what I understand is to help reduce the spread of the virus. Just this time last year the lounges were serving hot food and I could just ask one of the workers and they would grab me whatever I wanted. Granted I'm disabled and so the workers usually just came and asked me what they could get for me to make things easier than trying to work my way through the crowded lounges. I was actually surprised just how crowded the lounges were. I thought they'd be fairly empty.
I flew this route from Atlanta to Salt Lake in January and our decent into SLC was the most turbulent I have ever experienced in my entire life. Being on a 757 I couldn't imagine what that turbulence from that flight would be like in a smaller plane. Turbulence going into SLC is not uncommon, however, due to the altitude and the mountains. I have also experienced turbulence before coming from the west coast. Been a fan of your channel for a while. Keep up the good work! Hope you get to showcase the new SLC terminal on your way out! Safe travels from SLC!
I recently flew from Detroit to Tampa on Delta and was beyond impressed with the efforts to maintain passenger safety and comfort. I pray that are able to weather this storm and survive beyond this pandemic. Delta continues to earn my business.
Going by train is the civilized way to travel.
The last time I flew Delta was in August 2018 LAX-KOA round trip, economy comfort. Both legs were on geriatric 757-200s that were so old they needed a cane to move down the taxiway (both frames were over 30 years old), the IFE monitor in 2 of our 4 seats didn't work on the outbound leg, the buy-on-board food was terrible and the flight attendants all acted like they wished they were somewhere else.
I had that same seat on 757-300 BOS-LAX a few months ago. The seats and pitch were not that noteworthy. With the restrictions, I didn't find the extra $400 worth it. I would probably go for Comfort+ instead of "first class". Great to have your reviews again!
I'm actually flying first class on American in December for a Star Trek Convention. I was expecting Business but apparently because of the timeframe of the convention & the flights that was available that's what I ended up with. Will keep you updated.
Have a great trip!!
Updated info: They moved the convention to August 2021
i'm Diamond with Delta and have flown on 6 flights since COVID began. I wouldn't pay extra for First Class now. Diamonds get upgraded to Comfort + at booking, and Comfort + gives you more legroom and no middle seat plus you get beer/wine. So, with no middle seat, it's very close to first class right now. I wait for a first class upgrade and let it ride that way. I've gotten 5 FC upgrades on the 6 flights i've taken. The one time i missed it, I was #1 on the waitlist.
I will say that the service in FC during the pandemic is not nearly as good as it was pre-pandemic. They don't come around nearly as often.
Flying First class with delta in June from Hawaii to Japan. I have 5 kiddos coming. all 10 and under. Cant wait to see their faces when we all take our seats. We did this because the seats lay flat. First time doing Delta one, hoping for a great experience during the COVID times.
I’ve flown American and Southwest recently and I’d take Southwest with the open middle seat in our current environment over a fully packed cabin. With that being said I’m flying United’s 757-300 ORD to IAH next month in first class, one because I don’t want to sit in a cabin six across. Two I’m visiting my niece and nephew both who had birthdays during COVID so I have at least two bags to check. And finally being 6ft2in tall I always book a seat with extra leg room. So adding up the checked bag fees and extra leg room seat charge; it was less to book the first class ticket and I’ll have less people to deal with in my cabin. Jeb if I feel up to it maybe I’ll try and get you some b-roll of United’s first class service.
I have flow 15 times with Delta this year, out of SLC what Includes retirement of a 777 nowhere flight.
In April 2020 flight had six passengers from DCA-MSP. The most recent September 2020 764 SLC-ATL had 122 passengers and it was a weekend flight.
I just flew Delta a couple weeks ago from CVG to Tampa and I loved it. I set in Economy+ on the way down (free upgrade cause there were only 11 people on the flight) n Economy on the way back to CVG n it was a pretty full flight, as full as a flight can be with the middle seat 💺 blocked. I thought for a short 2hr flight it was great, both Economy n Economy Plus were very nice. The staff was very friendly and over all it was a great flight. IDK what ✈ I was on, 3 3 in Economy so it was a bigger ✈, maybe a 747 or 78 something, I thought for a short flight it was huge, but it is a tourist flight. Over all I like Delta and I'll fly them again. Better then Frontier and Allegiant pretty much the only other 2 options to Florida from CVG.
11:03 Folks those are the mountains called the Wasatch Front. Named after the Wahsatch Indian tribe. I live here and, right now, have the most amazing fall colors. In my own humble opinion.
I've flown several times since since covid and never got an upgrade to first class. In fact one of my flights only had about 3 people in first class. Because I used to fly Delta frequently before covid, first class upgrades were a regular occurrence. I think its worth the money for me to upgrade now because it is unlikely I would get upgraded now. (Thank goodness Delta is extending our medallion status! Hopefully its safe to travel again soon.)
Turning onto the active runway still gives me the feels after hundreds of flights
I totally understand what you mean about the plane turning before departure.
As a FA I experience this quite often however it still excites me hearing those engines rev up as they ready for takeoff
im a delta pm and i flew 2x in the past 3 weeks on the LAX-SLC route. Its a short flight and on both trips I was on First out, Comfort on the return. First definitely isnt worth the price difference right now IMO, mainly for the simple reason the middle seat is empty on economy. Lift the armrest and u good. The drink service is next to nil on both first/economy too. Wont hesitate to get the cheapest unassigned seat for the remainder of the year.
It’s worth mentioning that Delta’s 757-300 jets were acquired when Northwest merged with Delta and sadly...these beautiful planes will soon be decommissioned from Delta’s fleet along with the -200’s and the mighty 777’s. Such a major bummer!
I think FC is still definitely worth it if you’re tall (like I am) and enjoy the extra space for spreading out laptop and any work materials. The lack of food is also a bummer but there are some really good vendors in many of the larger airports like ATL, SLC, MSP, etc where you can pick up a good meal and bring aboard.
That was a great video Jeb. As always, nice work! I enjoy watching them all the time. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The Super DC-8 is 10ft longer at a 187 ft. That fusalage was hand built so you could see it move side to side and up and down.
A bit disappointed that you didn't speak about the 'new' SLC International Airport (unless your trip was prior to September 16).
I live in Atlanta and now retired, but I was am a million miler from when I flew Delta very often for business. The value of Skymiles has been so devalued that after using my last amount for Biz tickets to Europe 2 years ago, I have not flown on Delta since. Almost all of my domestic flying has been on Southwest, which has no first class, but does have reasonable award availability.
So at my last job I used to travel between Austin and Atlanta Quarterly and my job would normally put me in the main cabin economy on Delta and the Owner of the company would be seated in first class at the first seat on the aisle on the left. 😂 he would always sit with us at the gate he was a great man that was just “Chuck’s Seat” as I began to call it. Eventually the owner started putting my seat in Comfort +
I flew First Class several times and it was really cool the first two times but if I’m being honest I really like the comfort + better. I’m 6’3 but I don’t stretch my legs out in front of my when I sit. A week ago my father got married in Massachusetts and I flew First Class with my Daughter from Austin to Boston and THE only reason my 11 year old was the least bit impressed was because the entertainment. We sat down and I opened up he screen and flipped it to movies and she said “Dad, Howcome the planes mom takes doesn’t have screens in them?”
The lady across the aisle tried not to laugh until I laughed out loud 😂😂😂😂😂
That’s just how that had to end and I appreciate that lady for laughing along with me because I don’t even know how to answer that question.
Great video yet again jeb. I love that sensation of turning onto the runway, as it usually means I’m heading home to my family. Got my first flight back from saudi booked in a few weeks. First time home in 11 months so looking forward to my flight! Keep safe my friend!
I took the 757-300 to Los Angeles from Detroit last year. I sat 2nd to last row on a completely full flight, so it took a LONG time to disembark. They are really cool planes though
I understand the cost cutting they are doing with limited service. What’s shocking is that they are also doing this on their premium transcon service. While UA, AA, and JB(a lowcost carrier), still offer hot meals in their premium cabins. You’d figure DL would atleast give passengers meals on transcon, especially for the price you pay to fly Delta One🤔
Add Alaska & Hawaiian to that list: Delta wants to be the next Spirit.
@@bodyloverz30 Is Alaska serving hot meals, or just fruit/cheese plates like American on non-premium routes?
I believe that the DC-8-61 and -71 deserve the monicker of the flying pencil.
30 years ago when I flew coach from Chicago to Denver, I was given a full sandwich, a can of soda, and cookies for dessert. The last time I flew around 5 years ago, I was offered a small plastic cup of soda loaded with ice, no solid snack.
that’s not acceptable for business and first class, no bueno
This is "domestic" First Class. Their Premium Select (Premium Economy) product for international flights are equivalent to these seats.
@@ErwinNegentig it's not even about the classes, they've cut services so much that it's made every class the same except for seat. I understand the need to protect passengers but I'm sure there's a way to offer better service even with the limitations. This service wasn't even premium economy as far as amenities and especially food service.
It’s crazy. It’s not like it really saves them any money and we’re paying for it. Just like the first class lounge, they took away the food. What’s the point in even paying to go there..When they take away this stuff there’re literally just screwing over the customer because it’s not any cheaper to fly first now than it was in 2019.
Good to see ya back out JEB!!
I was hoping you would have reviewed Salt Lake's new terminal. Great channel, keep it up.
Good to see you again, Jeb. I always fly first class for the same reasons you do. Delta is doing the flights perfectly. I would feel safe. I miss the non-alcoholic drinks and the food on longer flights, but they are the safest airline to fly during this time. Like to see the comparison video.
Plz make a video competing the different airlines. I think this will be a good video because you get to compare different airlines during a pandemic.
I’m taking this exact route next week, leaving on 8Jan for business. And First class to me is not worth the additional cost for this short flight. Now if going across the pond to Europe, most definitely it’s worth the upgrade.
I snagged a full recliner first class from Phoenix to Atlanta. That was nice. Another world for sure. Most first class is just Economy Deluxe. If you don’t drink, the perks dry up.
I loved working the 757-300 as a flight attendant. A beautiful aircraft! Yes, please do comparison videos for AA and UA.
When it's your turn on the runway it's always a higher heart rate for me. Excited its time to fly. Last ride on a 757 with Delta was 1994. I also got a L1011 from Orlando to Atlanta. When was touring the USA from down under. Cheers.
I was lucky enough to fly on a Delta 757-300 last year from Las Vegas to Atlanta. I enjoyed the flying pencil.
Music was freaking phenom around the 5:30 mark! Thanks for the video. I love Delta!
So happy to see flight videos again Jeb. Started flying myself recently. Can't wait for Delta to get rid of the "Flying coffin" (CRJ-200).
The seat width, seat pitch, and left turn after entry are the primary reasons I select B757 first class. I can buy food/non-alchoholic beverages to take on board in the terminal after TSA screening. I want some comfort so I can nap.
Now this explains a lot... I noticed first class flights are way cheaper than before...thanks for this video
I was scheduled to take my first intentional first-class flight this past spring. I had initially been looking forward to the first-class "experience", but in the weeks prior, as murmurs of a pandemic were making the rounds, I was just looking forward to not having a lot of people around me. Those plans got scrapped 3 days prior to the flight because of lockdowns.
About a month ago, I bought my 2nd first-class set of tickets. This time I did so with the express expectation of less people physically being in the first-class "area". Yesterday, the airline contacted me to let me know they had rescheduled my flights. Unfortunately, there are no longer any flights from where I am to where my mother is that have true first class "sections". I want to be around as few people as I possibly can be, and being in the coach class area just doesn't meet that need for me (the last thing I want is to pick up covid en route to visit my mother who has several at-risk conditions), so I've cancelled my flight and am going to drive instead.
I took a 757 between Den and Ord in August for my first covid era flight. It was magical. As you say, boarding the 757 is a special experience.
My 6 hour American DFW-ANC flight in Main Cabin Extra was packed full and we didn't get much except water and one little snack, however i will give American credit for their handling of our diversion to Seattle
I took delta once (techinally twice as it was New orleans Via Altanta to Ft Lauderdale) and lets just say I'm happy with the fact they don't have interstate flights here, we were meant to be in florida at around 1pm, we arrived 12 hrs late at 1 am, we had been told we were going to get pizzas at around 11:30am, they arrived after the other flight to Altanta leaving at 2pm, we had 2 new cases that we brought in LA a week earlier, both covered in a forgien liquid, total write offs. I'll take a Doglas DC3 than delta any day...
Great to see you back flying! Let’s hope more people continue to follow suit!
Hi. Yes I would like to please see a comparison of the three airlines and other airlines during and before COVD-19. Thank you.
Well explained and well done Jeb.
Jeb. A big fan. That moment the aircraft turns to line up on the run way is magical, like it takes a breath before it takes flight. I also love the take off run and the feeling just as you leave the runway. Its not weird at all :-)
Thank you. Yes, I like the 757-200s. I had friends who told me that yes it is a longer walk to the aft cabin area. I remember that Continental Airlines had the 757-300s and this were brought in with the merger into United Airlines. Yes, you are right about making that left turn when boarding and that feels good!!! United will use those 757s from LA to Hawaii. Yes, it is better to fly First Class.
Hey Jebb! Love your vids keep up the awesome work!
Ove the past 20-25 years, I flew about 1 - 2 times a month. More then some people, less then others. I was nearly the final guest to leave Secrets Playa Mujeres in Cancun Mexico, late March, 2020. In the past, I’ve been on 20+ cruises, many trips to New Your City, LA, Vegas, Caribbean island resorts, and more.
Since March, 2020, I haven’t flown once.
Now, with over half of year of nearly no tourism, areas like the strip in Las Vegas have become crime ridden ghettos. Seriously, do some searching, its like that at many once tourist welcoming destinations. In the case of Vegas, some are blaming rowdy Raider fans, but whatever the reason, because of what its become, I’ll keep my memories of staying at the Cosmopolitan with my private terrace with no desire to return to spoil this fond memory.
We are in process of a permanent lifestyle change, partly due to the ‘rona, partly due to the new Elon Musk Starlink low orbit satellite high speed internet system, and partly due to other technology such as Teams, Office 360, and others that will allow me to work anywhere I can get broadband. We will soon be homesteading in the country, not the city, not the suburb, not in a town or community, but true country. My total real estate and related equipment investment will cause this to be a one way lifestyle change.
The rona, plus technology, has simply accelerated our ability to live a lifestyle we want. I will not be a farmer, but I will have a compact cab tractor for mowing, (snow) blowing, and lifting. I look forward to sitting in a climate controlled side-by-side with a pistol hanging from my waste, a laptop in front of me as I work with a view out my windshield you couldn’t get anywhere else.
Sorry to the airlines, broadway musicals, restaurants, cruise ships, casinos, tour operators, hotels, and resorts; we will not be coming back, not after a rona vaccination, not ever.
Honestly, we have already seen everything we have wanted to see.
Its time to turn the page and implement our plan to age in place.
I don't think 1st class right now is worth it, unless airlines severely discount the price. The benefits of food and drink are half of what I pay for and are not present in this current era. The other half is the seat and service. I flew Delta on a domestic 1st class and the service was top notch. I do think the airlines are doing the right thing in eliminating certain service items, but we will have to get through this current crisis before I will pay for 1st class (or use points)! I think I will typically stay in Premium Economy for the extra seat room for now.
I also miss paying for a Day pass into the Delta Sky Clubs. I don't have status with Delta and not willing to get the prerequisite credit card (yet)!!
Finally, I will say Delta's reduced offerings and blocking middle seat is a strategic move to get people comfortable with flying again. That way Delta can bounce back quicker than AA or UAL when this passes.
I’m flying Delta One SLC-HNL in January. I hope they start upping what’s provided onboard. And I thought you could buy a “day pass” for SkyClub. I did earlier this year in disgust because my SkyClub membership card in the FlyDelta app wouldn’t load, it hadn’t even linked to my SkyMiles account and they wouldn’t accept my email receipt. I was eventually reimbursed but I think it was $50 for MSP. If you fly more that 4 segments a year you might as well get the membership. And Delta extended SkyClub memberships an extra 6 months if you had a membership between March and April of 2020.
And on another note, I have not had a PDB in Delta First Class since 2018...not counting the water bottle at the seat prior to boarding pre-plague. I’m slowly migrating over to AirCanada and United for travel. I prefer first/business so I’m not running around trying to get decent food and drink on connections.
Yes, turning on to the runway, taking off, landing, I could do that all day! I also love the turbulence. I love flying. My husband, not so much. He likes direct flights, I love changing planes (ya get to take off and land twice!) I don't really use IFE because my face is glued to the window the whole time.
Jeb, I know you are a huge Delta guy, but Alaska allows First Class passengers into the Alaska Lounge, and also blocks middle seats and 50% capacity in F. Of course they don't have the network reach of DL, but on the west coast they are awesome. One of these days go check them out, I think you will be pleasantly surprised!
Flew Delta yesterday in first class for the first time in 70 years of age . Empty seat next to me was good . The wheelchair service is very good. The rest of it SUCKED! Out of the two flight attendants only one worked whilst the sat the entire trip! My seat barely reclined and leg room was at a minimum. I disembarked with swollen ankles☹️
Great job on your blog. I love it. I’m
About to book a flight back to NH first class
Would love to see you do a video on your watch collection!
Right? I love his Skydweller. Thats the one for me!
So glad you did this video!
The flying pencil was a name given to the Dornier Do 17 Luftwaffe light bomber introduced in 1934.it was meant to be able to outrun fighters but by 1939 the RAF's Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire could catch up with it.
These videos are so exciting when I am finally going to able to work for Delta one day. Thank you for these honest reviews.
Side Note: If you fly American, be wise, last time I flew it was overbooked and there wasn't much airflow. Still had a great time.
Love your video! I also love the takeoff of the plane experience! Just knowing your going to another place in the world and that this huge machine is taking flight is absolutely amazing!