FIRST CLASS with Delta Air Lines vs. American Airlines 

It may be called first class but it's more of a business class in my opinion

Being a former AA employee, I fly Delta.

What I’m impressed with is that your American Airlines flight wasn’t delayed 5 hours

If you have not had the delta cookies you are missing out

Nobody: Jeb: "I brought my own Bose noise cancelling earbuds that work better"

Those “first class seats” look straight outta economy

Delta has great servce better than American Airlines. Not bad for a company that started out as crop duster.

My grandmother lived to be 89. All her traveling life up until the day she died, she swore by Delta. I remember the days way back when smoking was still allowed. Lol

This video makes me feel like I’m watching a “ mister rogers neighborhood ” Delta/AmericanAirlines Review . Delta > AA

I’ve flown both in first class and I choose Delta. I’ve had similar experiences with American not having IFE.

Even though this review is a couple years old, it helped me immensely to get an idea of what to expect on my first flight. Thank you.

But if I had to choose I would go with Delta Delta is my all time favorite airline that isn’t too expensive and out of her class is just really nice and I love airplanes so delta is my way

*Cough* You forgot to mention the 12 hour waiting time and the 57 dock switches on American Airlines.

The delta app is amazing. I was on a flight, sitting at the gate for maintenance issues. Literally was on the plane. It saw that I was going to miss my connection and automatically booked me on the next available flight and sent me a boarding pass without doing anything. However, with your video, you should have had two equal planes. These aren’t remotely the same level. You need to find a delta and AA flight that is the exact same plane made during roughly the same year. This is like comparing a 2000 Benz with a 2016 BMW.

Delta is my pick! Thanks for posting 👍🏼

I Personally am a stickler for United but the 3 times I’ve flown with delta they have been very impressive. I wish they flew to more of the places I go!!

Delta is waaaay better

I always fly Delta First Class, have never had a problem with Delta.

I will be flying with delta for the first time in May so I'm looking forward to the comfort plus.

Love your videos and unbiased commentary! Great job! Thanks, and keep flying 😀

Delta all the way American lose baggage all the time Delta very rarely

I love delta Airlines Probably because I live near Hartsfeild-Jackson Airport

I always fly Delta first class to and from Hawaii

United: Am I joke to you?

I’m surprised that you didn’t get any delays on American Airlines

American Airlines had no TVs on a 7 hour flight from New York to London!!! delta was an amazing experience on the way back. DONT FLY AMERICAN!

Love your content, man - you’re THE BEST!

The pilots r really nice I'm 10 and I got a picture with a pilot he gave me a plane card about the boing 717 I also want to be a pilot for delta 3:19 flaps *50

Maybe its luck, but overall I have to go with Delta because I haven't had terrible delay experiences like I have with American

Delta Airlines a hundred percent I use Delta to fly to Hawaii Delta used to have a hamburger on the menu that tasted better than a restaurant hamburger it was unbelievable how good it was so I'd say Delta gets a thumbs up

33 year F/A at American, I appreciate your honesty and you were impartial...as it should be!!

American first class always is sub par. Fly first 90% and I’m feed up with them. Live in the DFW area so not much choice.

Flying with delta is awesome! I fly a lot with them going if trips to places with family. Its comfortable

I really enjoyed this video. it was a very objective and pertinent comparison, and the outcome was weighted fairly. I personally think that Delta was the winner overall in this comparison. I've flown both airlines and I have always had more enjoyment, and less trouble, with Delta. You did a good job, Thanks!

Delta all the way ! ✈️❤️💙

I enjoyed you comparing the two airlines, I'd have liked to have seen you avail of the lounges too though. If I'm flying 1st class, I'm arriving early to eat and drink quite a bit 😂

Definitely first class with Delta!!!

DELTA IS THE BEST I want to Iceland with it AND IT WAS FUN the food is awsome

Thanks for showing me this! i'll be flying with delta first class to disney world :)

I am being on a Delta plane from Minnesota to Mexico and I have to say the service was amazing 😉

I've flown both Delta and AA first class and your comparison is spot on. For me it's far and away Delta - but yes I've run into grumpy crews on occasion, probably inherited also from US Airways (also flew their product and paid full price to be snapped at the entire flight). My recent trips with AA had the most incredible crew member in first, but the food was dreadful for all three meals. And the lack of in flight entertainment along with NO outlets to charge your own was unacceptable. Their new product may be great, but the chances of not getting it makes me reluctant to book. Here's a trick for making your flight, no matter where you are sitting, more enjoyable: bring a bag of goodies for the cabin crew. Doesn't have to be much, but it is always appreciated.

I am a Concierge Key with American and fly well over 200,000 a year on them. Many years ago, I had top tier with Delta (also around 2 million miles) before switching to American because Delta was eliminating first class seats/service by expanding business class seats especially for international travel which had a negative impact on me. However, the past year with American has proved extremely frustrating between 737 MAX, mechanics slow down, etc. Presently I fly six days a week at this time of the year and I am experiencing flight delays on two-thirds of all flights which is costing me valuable business/work time. Your video appeared very fair and represents similar experiences especially with American’s inflight food. As with most of the major mergers, the American service has deteriorated since US Airways joined the company. Thank you for your effort to present a fair evaluation and know it was appreciated.

I flew first class in American for an eight hour trip to Maui. This was on a Boeing 777. All the amenities that you had on your Delta first class flight were there. We also had adjustable lie flat seats with provided pillow, blanket, and Bose noise canceling headphones. The seat was contained in its own semi private cubicle with a lot of storage space. So try American again with a proper modern first class seat.

I had my first First Class experience with US Airways before they completely merged with American Airlines, and I WISH I could do that again. The crew were fantastic, and it was only a 2.5 hour flight from Charlotte to Nassau. I’ve recently resumed my First Class experience with American, and I’ve had just about all their domestic First Class Cabins. Really, the best one so far was my 2018 summer flight (again) to Nassau. My Winter Flight to Miami in the same year wasn’t great, but they get passes due to the political turmoil that occurred at that time.

The American Airlines gogo inflight entertainment has hundreds of movies and TV shows for you to stream right on your device. So no need for the screen on the seat.

Wilikers. I would rather have the amenities, than the friendly staff.all the best Shaun of NYC

Thanks for leaving in the take-offs and landings!! 👍👍👍

5 years on and still finding the positives.... Please, never lose that, It's a joy and a help to watch :)

Alaska’s food is amazing I’ve had deltas it is great too.

I recently flew a 6-hour Delta flight but it wasn't in first class. I was overall happy with the experience on the Delta plane. We flew another plane for about a 4-hour flight and those screens in our row were all out of service and not working. 3/4 through the flight they began to work again. The 6-hour flight had nice food and wonderful blankets and pillows. The breakfast and other food was very delicious and the flight attendants were very helpful in assisting us. The snacks were good too. The only thing that was bad about that flight was they said they had two options for in-flight dinner. But, they didn't have the veggie wrap as they were supposed to have since the front of the plane got first to pick, and we in the back were pretty much the last ones to order, so they gave us the turkey wrap and we couldn't fight about it. Both of these flights were very well and enjoyable thanks to helpful flight attendants and the flight's entertainment system. I was able to watch three movies through the entirety of the flight, and was able to sleep for about two hours. Overall, I would choose Delta over American any day. Even though I haven't flown on American, I have heard bad things about it and choose to never board an American Airlines flight.

I’m 13 years old I live in Baton Rouge Louisiana a and BTR is mainly delta and united airlines. I love delta so much! And one time I was sitting in the back because our first American airline flight was canceled due to hydraulic fails and there was a 10 year old boy with a flight attendant and that flight attendant was so nice to everyone although he was a Alabama football fan instead of LSU he still made everyone laugh and have a good time that hour and forty five minute flight was one of the best ever. I LOEV YOU MAN!

I'm so glad I found your video. Om flying DAL to ATL in Delta First Class, with my almost 2 year old son. No one else talks in their videos! Good review. Thank you for this comparison!

Definitely delta because I’ve been on many long haul and short haul flights with them in first class and it was good

I have flown only with American for my whole life and have never once been disappointed. I would much rather have the better flight attendant than the better seat. Keep up the great videos Jeb!!

One of the things I love about sitting in front of the engines is that you can hear the whine of the engine without the jet wash splashing against the fuselage to cover it up. I’ve only ever down it once on a plane with wing-mounted engines, a SouthWest 737-800.

Thanks for another super video. I’ve flown a millions miles on both AA and Delta and prefer Delta

AA has entertainment streaming capabilities for entertainment through your personal device. 🙌🏼

Delta won.

Absolutely outstanding service rates high! It demonstrates genuine care for the customer and can make an economy class flight feel better!

Awesome video dude

Jeb, have flown both. Most recent experience was Delta One from CDG to BOS, I was blown away by the food and cabin crews attention to detail and service. I’ll pass on American and United though.

Oh man, just hearing that engine rev up made my anxiety shoot up. 😪

Great stuff... love your Channel! Crews definitely make the difference.

Same problem, American A321 from Phoenix to Seattle, at least I had an IPad.

I fly myself. Takes longer, more stops, but I enjoy it.

I think Delta is the better Airline,. I would bet money that your crew was former Northwest Airlines Crew. I find that the former NWA inflight crew do not have the same DAL “ Friendly Family Corporate Culture” . Good presentation !

Wow, this video and especially the comments have really swayed me towards Delta. I live in Florida, so having Atlanta nearby is a slam dunk and Delta is also the principal carrier out of Tampa and Orlando. I will definitely look into their frequent flyer program, VISA affinity, etc. Thanks!

Well done video with a good solid in depth review. That said, I would still love to hear what your final verdict was (I'm guessing Delta). Also, you do something most aviation reviewer don't do and that is a true voice over. I think it is a very smart addition this helps to set your videos apart. Nice work

I’ve had ONE exceptional flight on AA-LAX-JFK in First with Outstanding Food and especially, Service. Delta on the other hand is Consistently good, maybe not quite as good as that ONE AA flight but certainly better than the majority on their competitors.

I have not flew on American yet, but I did fly on delta, so I prefer Delta's First Class

As a Long Time Flight Attendant for "One" of those Airlines, Now Retired, I enjoyed Your Observations... Yes, That Smile from Yo ur Flight Crew can MAKE or BREAK any flight, Short or Long Haul..... Enjoyed very Much and Thank You !

Could I use my phone with the in flight wifi as long as my phones on airplane mode? Thinking about going to Florida next year

That Delta Chicken meal sure looked good. 13/10 for presentation

I’ve never been to US anyway, but I think I would prefer jetBlue. Watching from other reviews, I am always amazed by the hard product and the service by jetBlue. And the term of FIRST class is somehow excessive. Would be better if they call it business class instead. Just my two cents.

Very professional! So glad to see positive response toward both airlines. Delta sounds better because we're use to the screen, but I would people watch without the screen.

i’m a biased traveler living 2 hours from ATL i’ve always been very pleased with my delta and i also love ATL as my favorite airport

You should try the JetBlue Mint, it's like a long haul first class cabin, but on an A321. (Like the American you were on) Virgin America also provides a good first class. I like the Delta first class cabin better btw.

Good review but my experience with DL flight crews is one of North vs South. ATL crews typically (not always but typically) are friendlier than Northern based crews (MSP, DTW, BOS, etc.). Take it for what it is worth but I have always felt that the crew friendliness took a hit when the NW crews came on board. Otherwise, I too believe the DL hard product outshines AA or UA any day of the week. Good review.

I am flying back to South Carolina From LGA in Delta First class I’m at the front of the plane and the staff was great

As a flight attendant with a regional airline, I have the opportunity to fly first class with both Delta and American. I've had amazing experiences on both. I will have to say I flew from Indy to Seattle on Delta and I will never forget it. Amazing crew, food, and flight attendants. I think it just depends on your crew, the plane, and honestly just the day.

The chance that you fly on a AA old Interior is low now a days I’m platinum with American so you know how it is but, amazing 😉 vid Jeb 🙂

I have not been able to fly on Delta One, but I did get to go on Delta Comfort+, which was a great experience! We got extra legroom and the 50% more reclining definitely helps with taking a quick rest. The On-Flight Entertainment Screen also helped me get through the flight. There were so many movies and shows to watch! The seats were kinda the same as economy but had a cool diamond pattern. On the seat in front of you is an extra pocket to hold food and drinks. I found the staff a little strict though. I asked one of the FA's if I could have a drink, and she said in a stiff voice, "This cart only has food," and kept going on with her job. The other FA's seemed like they would rather be somewhere else. So, out of all of that, it was a good ride. 4/5 or 8.5/10 To the economy class, if you DO feel uncomfortable in coach, go ahead and use a little more of your money to buy Comfort+. It's totally worth it.

Hi Jeb, a short response from one of your faithful Australian viewers. I note with interest an overwhelming number of respondents to note the propensity of AA flight to be delayed.Yep, we too as we pushed back from DFW last September to connect with a Qantas flight out of San Francisco, we sat on the apron for a good hour and a half due to: as the captain put it:” smoke over San Francisco”. When we finally took off, a smooth flight resulted, but checking the departure boards in the domestic terminal, noted that our Qantas flight ( in the international terminal) was boarding! No apparent delayed flights in or out of SF, but you would have been surprised at two mature aged Aussie flying from the domestic to international terminal, virtually jumping emigration, security and running to gate 6 to make the flight with barely a minute to spare. So, why is it always AA to make life difficult. Your vlog about the difference between Delta and AA makes a lot of sense when it comes to us flying domestic USA route. Catch you in our skies!

i will be flying delta in may of next year and i’m excited. i’ve never flown with them before

I love Delta sssooo much. The first time I flew it I fell in love. I'm also wanting to be a Delta airlines pilot when I am old enough.

Delta by far, has some of best airline food and entertainment in the industry. When I fly with Delta, the cabin crew is very nice to everyone and do have smiles on their faces, maybe it was an off crew. However I do fly the DTW-PHX quite often in the Boeing 737-900ER and the crew 95-98% of the time is great. I actually haven’t flown American Airlines in a while and can’t remember the experience because I was actually an infant! But I think the overall best...was Northwest, just a great experience and can remember only great things. R.I.P. Northwest Airlines 1926-2010

Hey Jeb. I got a question for you. What is the best amount of time in between layovers?? Is a minimum of 2 hrs ok or should it be more or less??

Excellent Review. Very fair! Totally agree about the impact of flight attendants. Great job, Jeb!!

Delta the best airline in US

Being an aviation enthusiast, I love JetBlue Mine cabin. It’s the best of all. The crews are very on top of what’s happening. The IFE is outstanding. And best of all the food is incomparable to Delta,American,Southwest. Delta with a close second is my other favorite. I work at a small airport on Long Island and they fly their CRJ-900’s in and two flights daily. I service those flights 6 days a week. Delta newer planes are nicer. Their older ones are sadly not. American does the same. JetBlue does not have a plane that small other than the EMB-700 which is still to big. In conclusion JetBlue mint is my favorite for those reasons.

I’ve been on a domestic first class with delta. It was AMAZING. I was on a 757-300 so we were able to get the mini suite seats. For the 5 and a half hour flight from NYC to SFO, it was great.

That noise when the engines power up feels so nostalgic and idk why

Who is going to be a Delta Pilot here? ^.^

That ain’t IAD, looks to me like DCA if anything😱 nice video tho, keep up the good stuff man👏

Great Video thanks you for video 👍👌

I find deltas a320s and 737s to be pretty different experiences, however I will say one isn’t better than the other, I love them both equally.

I greatly appreciate the review, while I am a die hard Delta fan, with a diamond medallion family member, I would like to point out some factors that may have swayed this review: 1. If you are going to compare seats, you should be using the same aircraft. This A321 didn't have entertainment because it wasn't as new as the 2016 737. 2. Although you gave a fair review, you were used to Delta, and flying American might have pushed you out of your "comfort zone". As a diamond on Delta, their aircraft are like second homes. So, you are more used to and accepting towards that environment. Maybe comparing two airlines that you don't travel on often would do the trick (Frontier and Spirit, United and American, and so on). Overall, I appreciate the effort gone into this review, and while we all know Delta is better, you kept almost all bias out of it. I love this video, and will surely come back for more!

Good review but the dinner vs breakfast review was not fair ... compare roast chick to a breakfast sandwich? No. Do both dinners or both breakfasts. In flight entertainment is important no doubt. I think AA has free streaming on new planes ... your AB321 was not fresh out of the factory ... I enjoyed your review ... ps .. I'm an AA pilot.

You nailed this one!