This month Delta and Northwest merge. That means Delta will have eight different aircraft flying international routes, each with different Business Class seats.
The best of them, Delta’s new flatbed, is on its B777- 200LRs and B767-400Ds. From the U.S., these aircraft fly to Dubai, Johannesburg, Lagos (starting at the end of October), London, and Mumbai (non-stop October only). The next best option is on Northwest’s A330- 300s, A330-200s, and B747s, with seats that recline 176 degrees. You’ll find them on flights to Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Nagoya, Rome, Shanghai, and Tokyo.
When making connections, consider this: From San Francisco to Amsterdam, both Delta and Northwest require a change in Atlanta, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis, or New York. Avoid Atlanta and New York because flights from those cities use B767s with seats that recline only 160 degrees. Try to connect in Detroit, Memphis, or Minneapolis for an Airbus with seats that recline 176 degrees.
Buying/Transferring Miles: Starwood is the best option, offering a 25% bonus for every 20,000 Starpoints transferred. Second choices: Amex Rewards and Diners Club. Need to buy miles? Go with Amex Rewards for the best price (2.5¢ per mile).
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