Economy Comfort is free for Diamond and Platinum Medallions and up to 8 guests who are on their same itinerary.
Golds get a 50% off discount and Silver is 25%. There are no discounts/freebies on award tickets at this time.
This week they officially announced that Economy Comfort is ready for purchase on flights after June 1, 2011. Seat maps have been updated to show Economy Comfort seats by a green shading.
You can't select an Economy Comfort seat at the time of purchase - you have do go in after the trip is booked and then select the EC seats. A non-Medallion friend is flying JFK-Madrid this summer and she is being offered EC for $80. Personally, I'd pay that in a heartbeat, but I wonder about other people. Is 4" of legroom, 50% more recline and unlimited cocktails worth an extra $80 for a 6-9 hour flight?
Overall, I think this is a great addition to the Delta offering and I hope it's a smart business move that encourages other airlines to offer a reasonable alternative for those who can't afford business class fares, but need more room than traditional coach seating provides.
