Delta's Airline Seats Just Got a Big Upgrade
Delta Air Lines is rolling out some major upgrades to its in-flight experience that should come as welcome changes to customers.
Starting this fall, Delta passengers aboard Boeing 757 aircraft on domestic and short-haul international flights will be treated to fully redesigned plane interiors, revamped seats with never-before-seen levels of comfort, new lighting throughout the cabin, and more. Widebody Airbus A350 planes, used for long-haul international routes, will see the changes in early 2025.
"Delta has taken the time to develop every detail of our new interiors; the team was intentional in creating an experience that mimics our customers' lifestyles and puts them at ease as soon as they board our aircraft," Delta Customer Experience Design Vice President Mauricio Parise said in a statement. "As we embark on our next century of flying, this refreshed cabin interior infuses utility with beauty to create an atmosphere that feels fresh, elevated, and timeless while reflecting our customers’ evolving tastes and expectations."
The new Main Cabin and Comfort+ seats are made from engineered leather and feature updated colors and accent stripes. And if you're traveling on a widebody, your butt will thank you, as all Main Cabin and Comfort+ seats will have memory foam cushions.
???? Delta’s new cabin design will debut on the Boeing 757s this fall for domestic and short international routes, followed by the Airbus A350 in 2025. Updated interiors across the fleet will enhance comfort with new materials, lighting, and branding. #Airways #News pic.twitter.com/mNFa1bq7HV
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The lighting will also be noticeably different as it's been optimized to promote a calming onboard atmosphere from boarding to deplaning. The new cabins will have "mood lighting designed to suit each phase of the flight," ensuring you'll be rested and relaxed wherever you land.
"Every flight is different, so we’ve focused on creating warm, calming and atmospheric lighting options that create an environment for customers to rest and relax, or stay productive as they wish," Parise said. "For boarding, we’ve focused on the 'moment of deceleration'—warm and inviting lighting that makes the cabin appear spacious and open. At mealtimes, we queue hues that feel like you’re at a candlelit dinner, making meals more natural and inviting. As the lights dim for sleep, we borrow from the sunset and slowly remove blue light while bringing in warm amber tones which are reminiscent of a sunset glow. When it’s time to wake up, the cabin slowly brightens into morning and daylight."
After the initial rollout on widebodies in early 2025, Delta will expand the new cabin design to all of its aircraft over the next few years as it is able. The goal is to have all Delta plane interiors look the same one day, rather than only offer this new-and-improved experience to some lucky flyers.