Review of Delta Air Lines flight from Boston to Athens in Business

DAL

DL - Delta Air Lines

Flight taken on 27 May 2025
DL240
14:50 09h 10m 07:00
Class Business
Seat 5A
SDQBound
768 · 100 · 0 · 23

INTRO


Welcome to this series of reports, which will feature new airport, airlines, and cabin classes. It will include my first time in Delta One Suites, first visit to a Delta One Lounge, and first time traveling to 3 new airports in 2 new airlines. 

The trip started in DCA, but I'm not reporting it since it's a usual domestic regional jet short haul similar to the ones I've reported before (ie. DCA-JFK). Instead, I'm starting the report after deplaning at BOS.


CONNECTING TO BOS Intl' Terminal (E)


Welcome to Boston Logan Terminal A. We just arrived from DCA and will connect to ATH, so we need to go to Terminal E.
There were two options to go to Terminal E: a 10- minute walk that included another security checkpoint or a bus ride across the tarmac that usually takes 20-25 minutes. We opted for #1 as we needed to maximize time. After all, we could rest in the airplane.


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On the way to Terminal E





More walkways 


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Here’s the check-in lobby. Renovated not too long ago and very nice looking.


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Delta check-in and Delta One dedicated space


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TSA was EMPTY so with TSA-Pre we were airside in 30 seconds.


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Terminal E departures


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Beautiful Concourse E


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Delta One Lounge @ BOS


As we were traveling on Delta One, we had access to the Delta One Lounge. 


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It is located inside the Delta SkyClub but has a dedicated check-in podium.


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The lounge itself is an upscale restaurant with a full bar and à la carte service. The menu is posted at the door.


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The bar, just stunning 


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Seating area. The lounge space is limited so at times there is a waitlist. I think they could have used more space to accommodate passengers on multiple flights. The good thing is that you can wait for your table either at the bar or at the SkyClub.


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Old Fashion was amazing


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First course: Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. So far, the best crab cake I’ve ever tried. And coming from someone who lives in Maryland, where crab cake is predominant, and originally from the Caribbean, this is a factual statement.


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Clam chowder: also great. This was my spouse’s choice.


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The view from the lounge


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Main course: skirt steak with fried rice. Once again, just outstanding.


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Dessert: warm apple tart. Highly acclaimed so had to try it. Didn’t go wrong.


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Delta SkyClub


Before leaving we took a quick look around the SkyClub. Very nice


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Typical SkyClub food offering





Delta did a great job with the decorations


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Boarding


Time to fly





Arrived at the gate just in time for boarding in our zone 


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Downstairs we go


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Our bird 


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Boarding through a rather narrow jet bridge


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Esteban moment


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The flight


First time trying Delta One Suites. Let’s see if they are worth the hype


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My first impression: spacious 


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The screen is huge!


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Slippers and amenity kit


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Noise cancelling earphones, which I didn’t use, and a bottle of water 


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Seat controls 


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Cheers! Tattinger onboard 


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Amenity kit quick look, very basic 


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IFE


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Time to push back, with some foreign birds around 


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The menu


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Wine and drinks


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And away we go!





Nice view of Boston during climb


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More Tattinger, please 


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Appetizer and soup. Very good


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Beef again. This time, short ribs. Very tasty, but very large portion


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Dessert cart. Got a sundae, cheese and fruits, and a glass of Porto


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After so much food and wine, it was time to sleep.  Woke up 4 hours later and took a tour of the airplane.


Delta One Suites


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Main Cabin


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Main Cabin galley snacks


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Delta One snacks


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Went back to sleep and woke up near the alps. This time I just stayed up for the remainder of the flight. Lights went on right around the sun started to rise and shine.


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My breakfast choice was the almond cream waffles with cherries and chocolate. Very tasty, although on the sweet side.


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Sunrise over Athens


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Touchdown


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Arrival


Arrival on main terminal, gate A13. 30 minutes ahead of time.


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Deplaning through L2


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One last view of my seat


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And one last view of the aircraft. Stunning


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Officially in Greece. Country #36


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Immigration took around 30 minutes. Bags were already been delivered when we arrived the customs area.


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Thank you for flying with me!

Display all

Product ratings

Airline

Delta Air Lines 9.5

  • Cabin9.0 / 10
  • Cabin crew9.0 / 10
  • Entertainment/wifi10.0 / 10
  • Meal/catering10.0 / 10
Lounge

Delta One Lounge9.5

  • Comfort9.0 / 10
  • Meal/catering10.0 / 10
  • Entertainment/wifi9.0 / 10
  • Services10.0 / 10
Departure airport

Boston - BOS9.3

  • Efficiency9.0 / 10
  • Access10.0 / 10
  • Services8.0 / 10
  • Cleanliness10.0 / 10
Arrival Airport

Athens - ATH7.5

  • Efficiency7.5 / 10
  • Access8.5 / 10
  • Services7.0 / 10
  • Cleanliness7.0 / 10

Conclusion

A great flight experience from the beginning to the end. Delta is really upping their game with the Delta One Lounges, the culinary experience at the Lounge was just outstanding. Excellent Delta One Suites product, both hard and soft. The staff was very attentive throughout the flight, something very common on Delta. Food onboard was also very good, although the portions were on the large side. Overall, one of my best flights in Delta One.

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