Delta Unveils a New Cabin Design

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Delta Air Lines Unveils a New Cabin Design

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Delta Air Lines Fast Facts

Headquarters: Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL/KATL)
Fleet Size: 993 (as of October 2024)
Destinations: 325
Flights per Day: 5,400
Alliance: SkyTeam (founding member)
CEO: Ed Bastian

Fleet (Mainline & Regional)

Boeing:

  • 717
  • 737-800
  • 737-900ER
  • 757-200
  • 757-300
  • 767-300ER
  • 767-400ER

Airbus:

  • A220-100
  • A220-300
  • A319
  • A320
  • A321
  • A321neo
  • A330-200
  • A333-300
  • A330-900neo
  • A350-900

Embraer:

  • E175
  • E170

Bombardier:

  • CRJ-200
  • CRJ-700
  • CRJ-550
  • CRJ-900
Hubs
  • Atlanta (HQ)
  • Minneapolis - Saint Paul
  • Boston
  • Los Angeles
  • Detroit
  • New York/LaGuardia
  • New York/JFK
  • Salt Lake City
  • Seattle/Tacoma

The New Cabin

The new navy and dark gray color palette is much different than the current red and blue color scheme you can find onboard a Delta aircraft today. Subtle red accents and lighting that “promotes relaxation” are part of the design overhaul.

“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,” said Mauricio Parise, vice president of customer experience design, in a news release.

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Delta One is also getting a makeover. The seats will feature wool-and-nylon-blend fabric designed to better regulate temperature, according to the airline.

As part of the update, the mood lighting will be reworked, as described by Mr. Parise in a statement to CNN. “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.”

The new cabins will be outfitted on Delta’s 757s as soon as November, and the rest of the fleet should be updated throughout the next couple of years.

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I like these since I generally like darker color pallets for interiors. It’s giving Air Canada though those economy seats

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Those economy seats are just 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

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I’m about to travel in Delta in three weeks, so excited to hear these news.

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The new cabin looks very nice. I think Delta has one of the best cabins in the business but I guess I’m biased to dark blue colours.

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I am not a fan of the new cabins at all, I think it’s giving too much Air Canada.

Nice documentation of it Sammy!

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Every Cabin Announcement Ever:

  • “Here’s out shiny new first class most of you can’t afford. Look how pretty it is.”
  • “Here’s our economy class. We make look nice but it’s basically the same as it has always been. Just with even less space.”
  • “Did we already show you the champagne shot of First Class most of you will never see in person?”
  • “This is the future of aviation.”

Every. Time.

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There’s also the whole “improved airflow because of our new seats, blah blah blah” thing. Like, sure you did get a new seating material that might improve airflow when tested in a lab, but it’s not really going to affect the everyday passenger experience. The minute changes that they make aren’t really going to impact the everyday traveler in a meaningful way.

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I think it looks kinda weird on the economy seats (also less padded), but it looks really nice in the Delta One suites.

It’s definitely a slick design, but it’s for sure lost some padding.

Awesome! Enjoy your flight! I don’t think it’ll be on the new cabin though.

I think light colored cabins look nice in some settings, but it’s really hard for an airline to maintain because it shows dirt/grime so easily.

It for sure pulled heaving inspiration from AC, yeah.

Thank you!

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That’s what it looks like
Maybe they’ll have more who knows

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No one wants a Ryanair seat
I think they’ll have more
Happens with lots of seats which happens to have more padding than before looking more slick

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I’d say that would be a common reaction considering we are used to the nice plushy seats, but from my experience (not all airlines I believe) there is still padding underneath the seats. I’ve been on these types kf seats before and they remind me of JAL’s 77W seats for some reason

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I mean yeah - but my flight is in a Boeing 757, which is the first airplane to ever get refurbished. And I’m flying back in January, perhaps there’s a chance for me to explore this new interior. Still excited

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Interesting 🧐

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