Friday, January 1, 2010

SK FLIGHT CHECK/ DELTA AIRLINES: ORD TO MSP


DATE: January 1, 2010
AIRLINE: NORTHWEST AIRLINES Flight 3056
AIRCRAFT: Airbus A320 (In DELTA AIRLINES colors)
ROUTE: ORD TO MSP
SEAT: 13B
SCHEDULED DEPARTURE: 6:58am
ACTUAL DEPARTURE: 7:10am
SCHEDULED ARRIVAL: 7:56am
ACTUAL ARRIVAL: 8:10am
INFLIGHT SERVICE: Beverage only
GRADE: A

Now that Delta has officiallly been granted a single SOC, the Northwest name will very soon by history. Although this flight is officially coded as a Northwest flight, for all intended purposes, it was a Delta production. And what a difference from Northwest! The A320 was in excellent condition, with light blue leather seating, even in coach. The flight was about 75% full, and staffed with 2 Pilots and 3 F/A's, all of whom were pleasant and greeted passengers during loading and unloading. Pushback from gate was on schedule at 6:40am, but due to freezing temperatres, we had to join the line for de-icing. Departure was 12 minutes late due to the de-icing. Inflight beverage service along with a morning biscoff cookie service. Smooth ride to MSP, with only momentary light chop while making our final approach for landing. Once on the ground in MSP, we were at gate within 3 minutes. Overall grade an A, due to great condition of aircraft, pleasant staff, and a smooth flight. Delta is a welcome addition to the MSP market.

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