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Delta’s Brand New Plane Is the First to Feature the Airline’s Private Suites

By Cailey Rizzo
July 24, 2017
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Delta became the first North American airline to take delivery of Airbus’s new A350 last week.

It is the first of 25 new A350s that Delta has ordered to replace its fleet of Boeing 747-400 aircraft. The new plane expands upon Delta’s higher-end in-cabin offerings while updating the engines and airframe for a more fuel-efficient aircraft.

“Our new flagship A350 fits well in Delta’s long-haul network, combining an exceptional customer experience with strong operating economics and fuel-efficiency as we retire older, less-efficient aircraft,” Delta CEO Ed Bastian said in a statement.

The long-range A350 is expected to present a 20 percent improvement in the airline’s operating cost per seat, as compared to the Boeing 747-400.

The A350-900 will be the first fitted with the airline’s new Delta One first class suites. The main selling point of the suites is a full-height door for complete privacy while flying. Delta’s new A350 features 32 new Delta One suites and 48 seats in Delta Premium Select. And back in the main cabin, there is enough seating for 226 passengers. The seats are the largest in economy in Delta’s fleet and feature memory foam cushions.

The plane will begin service between Detroit and Tokyo-Narita on October 30. From there, the plane will fly mostly on routes across the Pacific, including service to Seoul and Beijing.
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The Airbus A350 is more efficient than Delta's aging fleet of Boeing 747s.

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The first A350 delivered to Delta will fly between Detroit and Tokyo.

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Delta is the first North American airline to take delivery of Airbus’s new A350.

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Delta One, the premium seats on the A350, are considered the best design today.

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In addition to 32 Delta One seats, there are also 48 seats in Delta Premium Select.

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Complete Privacy

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The main selling point of the Delta One suites is a full-height door for complete privacy while flying.

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Just like the cabin, the amenities offered on board will be super luxe.

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Delta has ordered a total of 25 new Airbus A350s.

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The plane will begin service between Detroit and Tokyo-Narita on October 30.

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