>>1044144It helps to have better people near you. Protip, euro laws for business travel requires an employee sit in a class above economy, hence the creation of this "upgraded" section.
I do believe it's quite a bit roomier. I'm tall, and that's a pretty long flight. Unlike domestic travel where this isn't always a class, when this class does exist as a whole section and not just some preferred random seating, the people who are in regular economy are pretty horrific. The food is better, the service is more akin to first class, with more frequent drink refills (a schedule really).
You should check seatguru and the actual equipment you'll be on to be sure, but if the upgrade eliminates a middle seat entirely, that's hugely better for comfort and hassle from people getting up or squeezing you in where you can't lean away.
Food/snacks. I get irritated when I want a refill, or want my tray taken when I want to sleep, so it means something to me. From "better" food or free bar drinks, nah. I really have only 1 drink or my feet swell and I sleep poorly. But, I guzzle water and soda. I like to buy a 1 liter bottle and a hot drink in the terminal to sip in my insulated thermos. They'll refill it if I'm doing hot tea or coffee, and then I'm fine for a couple more hours alone. My snacks are usually in my carryon, everything from a whole apple to jelly beans to unsalted nut mix, to Luna bars. I'm good. but, I do enjoy some nice surprise of a meal. Delta is always decent. I frequent fly them, mealwise, and servicewise not so hit or miss. Have a cold Leinie Sunset Wheat, some nice salad course, and good dinner, and then sleep it off. If you don't upgrade, pack a meal from the nice choices in your airport. It'l even be delivered to your gate, if you order from the iPads.
You fly out of a busy delta hub, so don't expect that this price will last or the opportunity won't pass when everyone else jumps on the deal. I usually don't see less than $150-250
