What is the difference between Delta comfort and preferred seating?
The cost to upgrade is higher than for a preferred seat in main cabin. Comfort Plus features more legroom than main cabin and offers passengers dedicated overhead bins. In addition, Comfort Plus guests will receive complimentary beer and wine on all domestic and short-haul international flights.
With Preferred Seats, your flyers can select where they'd like to sit—aisle, exit row or window— near the front of the plane on fares booked in Q class or higher, at no extra cost. This is just one more complimentary perk your travelers receive simply by flying Delta.
The short answer is yes. Delta does give its Comfort Plus seats enough perks to make it worth the added price, offering extra comfort, legroom, and ease of mind while traveling. Of course, for the frugal savers, you may find your money better spent on a regular economy ticket.
Preferred seats don't receive any extra legroom, but they are in better locations of the Main Cabin that are closer to the front of the plane, allowing you to access your seat quicker when boarding and exit more quickly when getting off.
On some planes, you'll get even more legroom in what Delta calls its “Preferred Seats” in economy – especially exit rows. You typically have to pay extra for these seat assignments unless you have Delta Medallion Status, in which case you can select them for free.
In addition to the benefits of a Main Cabin ticket, you will also have extra legroom, earlier boarding and deplaning, and dedicated overhead bin space just for your items. With Delta Comfort+, you can stretch out, settle in and enjoy the ride. Fly in comfort with an upgraded experience.
Related Definitions
Preferred Seat means seats having more legroom or more knee space than normally offered such as bulkhead and exit seats.
Preferred seating includes United Economy seats that have standard legroom but are closer to the front of the aircraft in the first few rows behind Economy Plus®.
1. Delta One Suite. As of late 2017, the Delta One Suite became the king of the hill in terms of Delta aircraft seats. They're arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration and provide ample space and privacy thanks to the sliding door found at each suite.
When comparing Delta Comfort Plus seats with main cabin, you typically get an extra 2 to 3 inches of room in Delta Comfort Plus. Delta's economy class seats have 31 to 32 inches of pitch (varies by aircraft), and premium economy seats measure at about 34 inches.
How do I upgrade to Delta Comfort free?
Medallion Members are eligible for and rewarded with Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades to Delta Comfort+ and First Class on all routes where the products are available. They are also eligible for day of departure Complimentary Upgrades to Delta One® on all U.S. 50 flights – including flights to Hawaii.
Delta Comfort+ and First Class customers will receive complimentary beer and wine service. Customers in Main Cabin may purchase alcohol by using tap-to-pay. Coffee, tea, Coca-Cola mini cans and juice will be available in all cabins.
Preferred seating features seats with better locations than standard United economy flights. The seats are the same, but they tend to be closer to the front of the cabin. Costs for preferred seating vary depending on the flight, but these are the cheapest paid seat upgrades you can find on United flights.
The preferred seating zones are located in the front section of Economy Class, directly behind Business or Premium Economy Class. Booking these seats customers will be among those passengers who disembark first*.
Preferred seating purchases are nonrefundable unless the ticket is refunded or canceled prior to travel.
- Basic Economy.
- Comfort Plus.
- First Class.
- Premium Select.
- Delta One®
Main Cabin. Delta Comfort Plus seats have three extra inches of legroom and a better chance of snagging overhead baggage space.
Delta One is Delta's highest level of service, which features flat-bed seats, chef-inspired meals, Sky Club lounge access, and a less-crowded onboard cabin. The Delta One experience can be found on coast-to-coast routes, as well as most long-haul international flights.
Are comfort seats wider? Economy Comfort seats are the same exact width as normal coach seats, except they have up to 4 inches more of legroom and 50% more recline. Additionally, you get complimentary spirits on international flights (beer and wine are already free) and zone 2 boarding.
What does “X Unavailable” represent on the seat map? Seats that are shown as unavailable on the map may be reserved to accommodate family seating, passengers with disabilities and crew members.
Does Delta comfort get free drinks?
Delta Comfort+ and First Class customers will receive complimentary beer and wine service. Customers in Main Cabin may purchase alcohol by using tap-to-pay. Coffee, tea, Coca-Cola mini cans and juice will be available in all cabins.
You can also bring one guest with you for free. But effective Feb. 2, 2023, only travelers with status flying internationally in Delta Premium Select or Delta One can use the Sky Club before their flight. That means an economy or Delta Comfort Plus seat won't get you in with Delta Gold status or higher.