I flew on a retrofitted Delta Air Lines 737-800 in first class from Seattle to Chicago, enjoying a delicious dinner, though the service was not quite up to Delta standards.
We boarded from gate A11 40 minutes prior to scheduled departure. This was a lightly-filled flight (perhaps reflecting why I scored such a good deal on the price) and the gate agent took it upon himself to ensure everyone (who wasn’t traveling in a trio) had an open middle seat in economy class, which I thought was a very nice touch. He made an announcement asking everyone to refresh their seats on the app, explaining that he had spread everyone out.
The CL4710 seat, designed by Recaro, offers 37 inches of pitch and 21 inches of width, with a fixed privacy “wing” that slightly wraps around your head for extra seclusion. Each seat includes an oversized tray table that slides smoothly from the center console, an adjustable armrest, and a large pocket beneath the center divider that fits a 15-inch laptop easily.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Live and Let's Fly.
