Worth $80 to upgrade?

[Anonymous]

We are soon traveling to Orlando for spring break to visit family there. It never fails that when we travel there, we get stuck by 1-2 noisy families, kids kicking seats, etc. It also takes F O R E V E R to deplane because of all of the kids and their stuff. We hate it each time.

Just got an email that our equipment changed to a 321neo, not sure if that matters in this context but the Comfort section is larger, but I went online to check if our seats changed and noticed that we can upgrade (three of us) to Comfort (Delta) for $80 total ($27 each ticket).

I’m assuming there won’t be a ton of kids up there? Also, a little more leg room, upgraded service, best of all, off before the main cabin. But for $80?

Would you do it? If yes, why, if no, why not?

[Anonymous]

$80 total? YES! $80/ticket -eh - that flight isn't long enough.

[Anonymous]

I don't think there is any sort of upgraded service. You would be paying for the extra 2 inches or so of legroom and getting off the plane probably...6-7 minutes faster? Up to you if that's worth it. Personally wouldn't be worth it to me, but I get why it might be worth it to you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't think there is any sort of upgraded service. You would be paying for the extra 2 inches or so of legroom and getting off the plane probably...6-7 minutes faster? Up to you if that's worth it. Personally wouldn't be worth it to me, but I get why it might be worth it to you.

It doesn’t matter to my decision, but you do get different snack options and beer/wine (and I believe cocktails over a certain number of miles, though on that, I’m not positive.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:$80 total? YES! $80/ticket -eh - that flight isn't long enough.

$80 total, for all of us.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are soon traveling to Orlando for spring break to visit family there. It never fails that when we travel there, we get stuck by 1-2 noisy families, kids kicking seats, etc. It also takes F O R E V E R to deplane because of all of the kids and their stuff. We hate it each time.

Just got an email that our equipment changed to a 321neo, not sure if that matters in this context but the Comfort section is larger, but I went online to check if our seats changed and noticed that we can upgrade (three of us) to Comfort (Delta) for $80 total ($27 each ticket).

I’m assuming there won’t be a ton of kids up there? Also, a little more leg room, upgraded service, best of all, off before the main cabin. But for $80?

Would you do it? If yes, why, if no, why not?

It depends on every family's budget and needs. No one else can make this decision for you with limited information give in your post.

[Anonymous]

For $80 total I would do it.

[Anonymous]

I agree with PP, not worth it, but then again I am a patient person.

For $80 for 3 people... think about it this way, would you rather have that 10 mins, or a free dinner for all of you?

[Anonymous]

For us, at this point in life, added comfort is definitely worth additional money.

[Anonymous]

If you're going to Orlando, I seriously doubt being in the Comfort section is going to spare you from little kids. Isn't everyone with little kids going to Orlando over Spring Break? Disney, Universal, Sea World, etc.

Am I correct that one of the three of you is your own child? See what I mean?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you're going to Orlando, I seriously doubt being in the Comfort section is going to spare you from little kids. Isn't everyone with little kids going to Orlando over Spring Break? Disney, Universal, Sea World, etc.

Am I correct that one of the three of you is your own child? See what I mean?

My child is 16, but yes. The Comfort section on the neo is larger, like 10 rows, so a bit of a separation from main. I guess that’s my logic. It would be more about getting on/off earlier, more than anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For us, at this point in life, added comfort is definitely worth additional money.

Good point! We generally feel this way, too. You’re convincing me!

[Anonymous]

I would do it, that's a decent price but don't expect much. There isn't much in terms of upgraded service - you'll be able to board earlier and the seats are slightly nicer. But families end up in those seats too, especially when flying to MCO. You can't avoid it. Your destination is the issue, not so much the plane lol.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't think there is any sort of upgraded service. You would be paying for the extra 2 inches or so of legroom and getting off the plane probably...6-7 minutes faster? Up to you if that's worth it. Personally wouldn't be worth it to me, but I get why it might be worth it to you.

It doesn’t matter to my decision, but you do get different snack options and beer/wine (and I believe cocktails over a certain number of miles, though on that, I’m not positive.)

Fair- I care zero about that stuff on a 2 hour flight, you may be different. Personally I wouldn't call this an "upgrade"- to me that implies going to domestic first class and getting a significantly bigger seat, maybe a full meal (not totally sure about this, varies by airline and flight length). I'd call this "extra legroom seats". And yeah I get the frustration during the time to get off the plane. I just continue watching my movie while I wait, so not a big deal, but recently got row 8 on a flight and it was nice to get off faster.

[Anonymous]

Where are your current seats compared to the new ones? If I’m at the back of the plane I would do it in a heartbeat.