Prologue:
Hello and welcome to this special TR where I get fly on a new airplane model - A220.As an avgeek experiencing a new plane is a cherished event that is highly anticipated. The first time that I saw this model was a DL one right here at SFO. Since then I always wanted to try it and after Seb's fabulous TR about AF delivery of its A220 I decided to just book a ticket on one.
I believe that DL is the only US carrier that flies this plane at the moment and out of SFO there are two routes using the A220 - SEA and SLC. I happened to find a great fare for USD 93.20 (EUR 80.26) R/T total and jumped on it.
This was going to be a quick 1 day trip. I would have preferred to do an earlier flight but DL schedules the A220's to SEA in the afternoon and the returns in the morning so that meant that I would experiencing the A220 one way. My return would be on an E-175.
I entered the AMEX Centurion lounge at UA T3. They are very strict about guests arriving 3 hrs. before their flight. If you show up earlier you will not be admitted even by a minute.
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Reception.
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About 30 min. later this was the scene at the reception desk. The lounge can get extremely crowded at times.
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Meals inspired by chef Ravi Kapur.
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Salad bar.
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My lunch.
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Ground turkey and kale soup.
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Only cookies or fruits for dessert. I passed.
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Once again I had to go through security one more time because T2 is not connected to T3 after security. The welcome was warm and the agent informed me that the flight was leaving 10 min. earlier.
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Took the elevator to the upper floor.
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After stepping off the elevator on 2nd floor.
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Bar.
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Lounge can get full but not as crowded as AMEX Centurion lounge.
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Talk about making yourself at home.
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Buffet at DL Skyclub is pretty good. There are different salads sandwiches 2 kinds of soups one or 2 hot dishes and dessert.
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Mac n cheese with cauliflower.
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Mexican dishes - black beans rice and carnitas (pork).
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My snack.
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An A220 at C3 viewed from the lounge. My plane was at gate C11 which doesn't have a view of the plane from the gate area.
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Summary:
Flying DL A220 was a fantastic experience. I love the unique design of this aircraft which gives it a more stylish and and elegant feel. The 3x2 seating is great for those couples traveling. Small touches like the oval window shapes, call button design, IFE and window in the WC make this narrowbody plane unique.The flight departed and arrived earlier. Crew was super friendly and efficient during the entire flight. I appreciate that I was given 2 snacks automatically during the beverage service without asking.
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