Delta Air Lines is making major upgrades to its cabin interiors.
The “modern” new design features fresh seating materials, enhanced lighting, a refreshed color palette, new decorative motifs and distinctive branding, according to Delta.
It will be several years before the airline’s entire fleet is refurbished, but the first overhauled aircraft, a 27-year-old narrow-body Boeing 757, will debut on domestic and short-haul international flights this fall. I plan to. Delta Airlines’ 100th anniversary.
A wide-body Airbus A350 is expected to follow in early 2025.
The “modern” new design features new seating materials, enhanced lighting and a refreshed color palette. delta
The overhaul focuses on aesthetics and finishes, including reupholstering seats, updating carpeting and flooring, and replacing covers on the aircraft’s bulkheads and lavatory interiors, but the physical seating Inventory and room layout remain unchanged.
“We’re not going to change the number of seats on the plane, we’re not going to change the configuration, we’re not going to change the number of (restrooms). It’s all what we call trim and finish,” Delta Air Lines said. Alex Douglas, director of technical operations, told USA Today.
But changes like memory foam cushioning, more breathable materials and relaxing lighting on wide-body planes will still be noticeable to passengers.
The first aircraft to be overhauled is a 27-year-old narrow-body Boeing 757 scheduled to debut this fall. delta
“Delta Airlines has a 100-year history of creating customer experiences that feel welcoming and thoughtful by weaving intentional design elements into every aspect of the customer journey,” said Mauricio, Vice President of Customer Experience Design. Parisse said in a statement.
“As we embark on the next century of flight, this all-new cabin interior infuses practicality and beauty, creating a space that is fresh, elevated and timeless, while reflecting our customers’ evolving tastes and expectations. It creates an atmosphere.”
Delta Air Lines said the “nose-to-tail transformation” of the cabin interior was based on customer and employee feedback and research.
We’ll explain more about what you can expect.
seat
Delta Comfort+ or Main Cabin passengers will see upgraded colors and stitching on new engineered leather seats with memory foam cushioning. delta
Passenger seats will receive the largest and most visible upgrade on this flight.
Delta One business class passenger seats will be covered in a new navy blue and gray “soft and breathable” fabric made from a blend of wool and nylon, which is lighter than current seat covers. This is intended to help you adjust the temperature for a better sleep experience on your lie-flat seat.
Delta One seats are also equipped with synthetic leather headrests.
“One of the origins of this work and one of the briefs we provided is that once you get on the plane, we need to slow you down,” said Mauricio, vice president of brand experience at Delta Air Lines.・Parisse told USA Today, “How can I create pieces that use calming colors?”
Delta’s Premium Select and First Class seats include new memory foam cushions with “breathable” engineered leather.
Delta One business class passenger seats will be covered in a new navy blue and gray “soft and breathable” fabric made from a blend of wool and nylon, which is lighter than current seat covers. delta
Delta Comfort+ or Main Cabin passengers will also see upgraded colors and stitching on new seats with memory foam cushioning. Dark, sophisticated colors with branded red accents stand out throughout the plane.
Seatback pockets add an additional storage compartment.
lit
“When you dine, we have shades that make you feel like you’re at a candlelit dinner, making the meal more natural and inviting,” Paris said in a statement. delta
Along with the “calming” renovations, Delta’s upgrades will include warmer interior lighting that the airline suggests will help passengers adjust to the time zone.
Mood lighting is designed for each phase of flight.
“During boarding, we focused on the ‘moment of deceleration’ – warm lighting that makes the cabin feel wide and open,” Paris said in a statement, noting that the plan includes high lighting goals. added.
“When it comes time to eat, we have shades that make you feel like you’re at a candlelit dinner, making the meal more natural and inviting,” he explained.
“As the lights dim for sleep, we borrow the light of the setting sun and slowly remove the blue light, bringing in a warm amber color reminiscent of a sunset. When it’s time to wake up, the cabin It slowly brightens towards the sunlight.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Delta Air Lines executives told USA Today they wanted to see if influencers and aspiring social media stars could use clear, natural lighting for their in-flight posts. He also conducted a selfie test.
branding and design
The bathroom has also been refreshed with bright walls and an accent wall opposite a Delta sky-patterned mirror. delta
Delta leans towards a more modern color palette with softer, warmer colors and natural materials such as wool.
All Delta One and Delta Premium Select widebody aircraft will display a brand identifier to differentiate the cabin, and aircraft without a full-size cabin divider will display an “underbin” marker.
The bathroom has also been refreshed with bright walls and an accent wall opposite a Delta sky-patterned mirror. The powder room cabinets will be an azure color and the floor will be a smooth material with flecks of color to improve cleanliness and traction.
“Delta has taken the time to develop every detail of the new interior. The team intentionally created an experience that mimics our customers’ lifestyles and makes them feel at ease as soon as they step on board the aircraft,” Paris said. he said.
