{"id":103797,"date":"2024-06-10T18:42:24","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T18:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/10\/delta-debuts-premium-economy-between-new-york-and-los-angeles-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-06-10T18:42:24","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T18:42:24","slug":"delta-debuts-premium-economy-between-new-york-and-los-angeles-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/10\/delta-debuts-premium-economy-between-new-york-and-los-angeles-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta debuts premium economy between New York and Los Angeles &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Delta&#8217;s premium transcontinental route between New York City and Los Angeles is getting even more premium.<\/p>\n<p>The Atlanta-based carrier <a href=\"https:\/\/news.delta.com\/delta-premium-select-debut-flights-between-new-york-jfk-and-los-angeles-fall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced<\/a> Monday that it will officially start selling a Premium Select cabin on flights between these two cities beginning in September.<\/p>\n<p>This change has been a long time coming for Delta &#8230; and it&#8217;s not necessarily great news for all travelers. Here&#8217;s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n<p><b>Want more airline-specific news? <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/aviation-newsletter\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up for TPG&#8217;s free biweekly Aviation newsletter<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-2.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-2.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-2.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-2.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-2.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-2.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-2.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-2.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-2.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"delta-premium-select-between-new-york-and-los-angeles\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Delta Premium Select between New York and Los Angeles<\/h2>\n<p>Beginning Sept. 10, Delta will begin selling Premium Select seats on flights between New York&#8217;s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).<\/p>\n<p>At the outset, Delta will offer the Premium Select product on four of its 11 peak-day departures between these cities. Later in the year, Delta will expand this premium economy experience to additional frequencies.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:69.56521739130434%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-10-at-1.20.51%E2%80%AFPM.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-10-at-1.20.51%E2%80%AFPM.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-10-at-1.20.51%E2%80%AFPM.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-10-at-1.20.51%E2%80%AFPM.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-10-at-1.20.51%E2%80%AFPM.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-10-at-1.20.51%E2%80%AFPM.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-10-at-1.20.51%E2%80%AFPM.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-10-at-1.20.51%E2%80%AFPM.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-10-at-1.20.51%E2%80%AFPM.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">DELTA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Delta&#8217;s initial pricing for Premium Select comes in at around $600 for one-way premium transcontinental flights. The same seat is going for 57,000 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-delta-skymiles\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Delta SkyMiles<\/a>, which represents a roughly 1.05 cents per mile valuation \u2014 below <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TPG&#8217;s valuation<\/a> of 1.15 cents per mile.<\/p>\n<p>Delta&#8217;s Premium Select cabin offers an intermediate experience between pricey Delta One lie-flat business-class pods and the standard economy or extra-legroom Comfort+ economy seats.<\/p>\n<p>For one, this cabin offers spacious recliners in a 2-2-2 configuration <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/delta-retrofitted-boeing-767-first-look\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on board the Boeing 767<\/a> that&#8217;s deployed between New York and Los Angeles. Seats have generous recline, large tray tables, bigger TV screens and a few other bells and whistles. I particularly enjoy the legrests and footrests that make it easier to catch some shut-eye in these seats.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-44.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-44.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-44.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-44.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-44.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-44.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-44.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-44.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-44.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>All in all, the recliners largely resemble the product that you&#8217;d find in traditional domestic first-class cabins.<\/p>\n<p>That said, the &#8220;soft product&#8221; \u2014 all the items that aren&#8217;t physically attached to the aircraft \u2014 will receive a nice upgrade on the five- to six-hour jaunts between the coasts.<\/p>\n<p>For one, travelers will enjoy a host of premium amenities, including a memory foam pillow, a plush duvet, a Someone Somewhere-branded amenity kit and noise-canceling headsets.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes time to dine, Premium Select flyers will be served from a menu of favorites curated by New York City-based Union Square Events on westbound flights and LA-based Jon &amp; Vinny&#8217;s on eastbound flights.<\/p>\n<p>Travelers will be able to select their preferred entree through the Manage My Flight portal a few days before the flight. Meals will be served on real china plates with linen tableware and napkins, as well as silver flatware and glassware.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-46.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-46.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-46.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-46.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-46.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-46.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-46.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-46.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Delta-Boeing-767-300-Retrofit-One-Premium-Select-Zach-Griff-46.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Before arrival, travelers will be offered a snack basket and some chocolates.<\/p>\n<p>At the airport, Premium Select travelers are eligible for Sky Priority expedited check-in, security and baggage service, as well as Zone 2 boarding. Note that these tickets do not include <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-delta-sky-club-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">access to the Sky Club<\/a> (or soon-to-debut Delta One lounge).<\/p>\n<p>As part of the news, Delta also promised to debut free Wi-Fi on all flights between these cities by the end of September.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/delta-delays-free-wifi-rollout\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Delta&#8217;s Wi-Fi rollout slips into 2025 with delayed timeline<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"why-medallion-members-might-be-mad\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Why Medallion members might be mad<\/h2>\n<p>While the expansion of Premium Select might make sense for Delta&#8217;s bottom line, it&#8217;s sure to rankle some longtime <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-delta-elite-status-worth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medallion elite members<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, Delta has flown premium economy-equipped Boeing 767s on select flights between New York and LA. When it does, the Premium Select cabin is marketed as Comfort+, meaning eligible Medallion members can get instant upgrades to these recliners from the moment they book.<\/p>\n<p>To date, Delta has only offered standard Comfort+ service in these seats, but many elite members loved choosing these seats for a more comfortable experience than regular economy seats.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:91.56746031746032%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-10-at-1.07.32%E2%80%AFPM.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-10-at-1.07.32%E2%80%AFPM.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-10-at-1.07.32%E2%80%AFPM.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-10-at-1.07.32%E2%80%AFPM.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-10-at-1.07.32%E2%80%AFPM.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-10-at-1.07.32%E2%80%AFPM.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-10-at-1.07.32%E2%80%AFPM.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-10-at-1.07.32%E2%80%AFPM.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-10-at-1.07.32%E2%80%AFPM.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">DELTA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Now, elite members must fork over extra cash (or miles) to book these seats.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, it&#8217;s not all bad news: Delta will offer complimentary upgrades to this cabin on a space-available basis to eligible Medallion members.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-ways-to-earn-airline-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Best ways to earn airline miles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The upgrade process for domestic Delta Premium Select will follow the same timing and priority as complimentary upgrades to domestic first class, subject to availability:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Silver Medallion: Begins 24 hours (one day) prior to departure<\/li>\n<li>Gold Medallion: Begins 72 hours (three days) prior to departure<\/li>\n<li>Platinum Medallion: Begins 120 hours (five days) prior to departure<\/li>\n<li>Diamond Medallion: Begins 120 hours (five days) prior to departure, with enhanced priority<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Of course, those who now receive upgrades to Premium Select will enjoy the enhanced meal service and additional amenities; however, many Medallion members will likely prefer the old setup, in which they could select these seats as Comfort+.<\/p>\n<p>Note that complimentary day-of-departure upgrades to Delta One will remain available<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s also some mixed news in terms of confirmed upgrades. Because these planes will now be sold with a third cabin, Global Upgrade Certificates and Regional Upgrade Certificates will only be able to be confirmed to one higher cabin.<\/p>\n<p>That means that those who book in economy or Comfort+ will be able to clear into Premium Select, but then they&#8217;ll need to be waitlisted for day-of-departure upgrades to Delta One. You&#8217;ll now need to book a Premium Select seat on these planes to confirm a business-class upgrade before departure.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Expanding Premium Select to key transcontinental routes furthers Delta&#8217;s push into the premium segment. The airline has long been the leader in this segment, but it&#8217;s now playing catch-up with United Airlines.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s because United has long offered premium economy (or Premium Plus) on flights between Newark and both Los Angeles and San Francisco. United&#8217;s premium cabin routinely sells out on these transcontinental flights, so it&#8217;ll be interesting to see how Delta fares.<\/p>\n<p>(American Airlines plans to debut premium economy on these routes when it begins flying the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/american-airlines-airbus-a321xlr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Airbus A321XLR<\/a> and wide-bodies instead of the soon-to-be-reconfigured A321T.)<\/p>\n<p>Delta first debuted Premium Select in 2017, and it&#8217;s now available on most of its long-haul flights and on select routes to Latin America.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Delta Premium Select will bring a new level of comfort, luxury and practicality to one of Delta&#8217;s most important routes in the domestic U.S. as we continue to work to deliver more premium experiences to our customers. This product has been a success internationally, especially following the recent investments we&#8217;ve made onboard, and we know that customers flying between New York and Los Angeles will enjoy the opportunity to treat themselves to a more spacious seat and premium experience,&#8221; Mauricio Parise, Delta&#8217;s vice president of brand experience design, said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related reading:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/delta-premium-select-new-york-los-angeles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delta&#8217;s premium transcontinental route between New York City and Los Angeles is getting even more premium. The Atlanta-based carrier announced Monday that it will officially start selling a Premium Select cabin on flights between these two cities beginning in September. This change has been a long time coming for Delta &#8230; and it&#8217;s not necessarily [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":103798,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-103797","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103797","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=103797"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103797\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/103798"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=103797"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=103797"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=103797"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}