Delta Air Lines Unveiled Its New Seat and Cabin Designs

Delta is kicking off its centennial with a swanky new look.  

Following the reveal of the newly opened Delta One Lounge at LAX, the airline has now given travelers a peek at the revamped cabins across its fleet. The sleek upgrades are only cosmetic, so there won’t be any changes to the actual layout of its airplanes. The Atlanta-based carrier will begin rolling out the updated interiors this fall starting with its Boeing 757 aircraft, followed by the Airbus A350, which will receive its makeover early next year.  

Fliers across all fare classes will get to enjoy the chic, nose-to-tail overhaul. Premium passengers in the Delta One (or business class) cabin, though, will find seats crafted from a wool-and-nylon blend, meaning they’re extra soft and, more importantly, more breathable than the previous iteration, meaning you can regulate your temperature on board. Plus, the midnight-blue seats will be outfitted with a leather headrest and red piping accents. For travelers flying first class or premium select—the airline’s version of premium economy—the seats will feature plush memory-foam cushioning. 

Delta is also transforming its lighting system to match the cabin activity. For example, when passengers board the plane, they’ll be welcomed by warm, inviting hues that are meant to make the cabin feel bigger and more spacious. When it’s time for meal service, the cabin will dim, mimicking a candlelit dinner. If you plan to catch some Zs, the sunset tones will ease you to sleep, and when it’s time to wake up, the cabin lights will slowly brighten to help you adjust. 

“Delta has a 100-year history of creating a customer experience that feels welcoming and thoughtful with intentional design elements woven into every aspect of a customer’s travel,” Mauricio Parise, the vice president of customer experience design at Delta, said in a press 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.” 

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The refresh comes off the heels of the CrowdStrike outage last July. The massive IT outage resulted in more than 5,000 flight cancellations and cost the airline approximately $500 million during its peak summer season.