Delta Air Lines has announced a redesigned Delta One Business Class Suite that will be introduced on its new Airbus A350-1000 and upgraded A330 aircraft.
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Delta Airlines has announced a new generation of Delta One Business Class. It will be introduced on the new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft and the overhauled Airbus A330-200 and -300 aircraft.
The new business class configuration is expected to enter service on the A330 from December and on the A350 in 2027.
The airline says the new suites will feature Bluetooth connectivity, additional accessibility features and larger beds than existing business class seats.
Here’s what Delta’s high-paying passengers can expect on upcoming flights.
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All of Delta’s new business class suites are equipped with privacy doors, and the airline plans to have privacy doors on 90% of its business class seats by 2030.
On the A350-1000, seats are laid out in a reverse herringbone configuration, with window passengers facing the window and middle passengers facing each other.
Adjacent middle seats will have retractable privacy dividers for travelers not traveling together.
The new suites are finished with Delta’s latest in-flight décor, which the airline said has been well-received by customers since it was first previewed exclusively by USA TODAY in 2024.
“Every time a customer flies on a Delta flight, the experience and environment should be familiar and create a feeling of home and comfort on the go,” Mauricio Parise, Delta’s vice president of brand experience, said in a statement. “This is the driving force behind every intentional design feature and investment we made as we developed the brand new A350-1000 experience, expanded through nose-to-tail upgrades on the A330-200/300, and will continue to be rolled out across our fleet.”
Improved accessibility
While many airlines are leaning toward touchscreen controls for business class seats, Delta is sticking with analog to improve accessibility for travelers with disabilities.
“In consultation with Delta’s Advisory Committee on Disability and Accessible Travel, new accessibility features have also been incorporated into both the A350-1000 and A330-200/300 aircraft,” the airline’s statement said. “The new custom-designed seat control center, inspired by luxury cars, uses haptic elements that allow customers to intuitively adjust seat comfort through touch.”
Accessibility improvements extend to the restrooms, with each aircraft equipped with new Delta One Suites with private accessible bathrooms onboard.
Other improvements
Delta’s updates include new, larger, higher-quality screens in all suites and improved storage.
In addition to regular seat service, Delta One cabins also feature grab-and-go snack bars.
The overhauled aircraft will see improvements across all cabins, including more legroom in economy and updated premium economy seats.
“This experience is designed to be thoroughly human-centric, with every part of the aircraft crafted to provide first-class comfort and connectivity,” Parisse said. “These aircraft will ensure our customers have the right capacity, efficiency and experience they expect from Delta as we expand our network into Asia, Africa, the Middle East and beyond.”
Zach Wichter is a travel reporter and writes the Cruising Altitude column for USA TODAY. He is based in New York and can be reached at zwichter@usatoday.com.
