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==Cabin== Delta underwent a cabin branding upgrade in 2015.<ref name="CabinRefresh">{{Cite news |date=December 8, 2014 |title=Delta Redefines Cabin, Upgrades Premium Economy Options |work=[[PR Newswire]] |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/delta-redefines-cabin-upgrades-premium-economy-options-300005921.html |access-date=October 19, 2023}}</ref> Availability and exact details vary by route and aircraft type. ;Delta One [[File:Delta One Suites (41341308490).jpg|thumb|Delta One Suite<!-- on a now-retired [[Boeing 777]] -->]] Delta One is the airline's premier [[business class]] product, available on long-haul international flights, as well as [[Transcontinental flight|transcontinental]] service from [[John F. Kennedy International Airport|New York–Kennedy]] to [[Los Angeles International Airport|Los Angeles]] and [[San Francisco International Airport|San Francisco]].<ref name="CabinRefresh"/> Delta One features lie-flat seating on all aircraft types and direct aisle access from every seat on all types except the Boeing 757-200 (in which only a special sub-fleet of approximately 20 aircraft feature lie-flats) and in their 'type 35L' ex-LATAM A350s (which use a 2-2-2 layout).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.delta.com/us/en/aircraft/boeing/757-200|title=Boeing 757-200 Aircraft Seat Maps, Specs & Amenities: Delta Air Lines|website=www.delta.com|language=en|access-date=August 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402175107/https://www.delta.com/us/en/aircraft/boeing/757-200|archive-date=April 2, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=DL Airbus A350-900 (type 35L) |url=https://www.aerolopa.com/dl-35l |access-date=November 9, 2024 |website=AeroLOPA {{!}} Detailed aircraft seat plans |language=en}}</ref> The [[Boeing 767-300ER]] seats, designed by [[James Thompson (researcher)|James Thompson]], feature a space-saving design whereby the seats are staggered such that when in the fully flat position, the foot of each bed extends under the armrests of the seat in front of it. On the Airbus A330 cabins, Delta One features the ''Cirrus'' flat-bed sleeper suite by [[Zodiac Seats U.S.]], configured in a reverse herringbone pattern.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/delta/45973/ |title=Delta Revitalizing Boeing 747-400 Fleet with New Interiors |publisher=Multivu.prnewswire.com |date=September 2, 2010 |access-date=July 7, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110425165206/http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/delta/45973/ |archive-date=April 25, 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref> All seats are also equipped with a personal, on-demand in-flight-entertainment (IFE) system, universal power-ports, a movable reading light, and a folding work table. Passengers also receive meals, alcoholic beverages, an amenity kit, bedding, and pre-flight Delta Sky Club access.<ref name="CabinDetails">{{cite web | title=Customer Experience Fact Sheet | url=https://news.delta.com/customer-experience-fact-sheet | publisher=Delta Air Lines | date=October 6, 2017 | access-date=July 27, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190721015057/https://news.delta.com/customer-experience-fact-sheet | archive-date=July 21, 2019 | url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2016, Delta announced the introduction of Delta One Suites on select widebody fleets. The suites will feature a door to the aisle for enhanced privacy, as well as improved storage space, a larger IFE screen, and an updated design. The suites rolled out on the [[Airbus A350 XWB|Airbus A350]] fleet, first delivered in July 2017, followed by installation within the Boeing 777 fleet.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=November 11, 2022 |title=The Secrets To Get On Delta Upgrade List |work= |url=https://airlinespolicy.com/blog/how-to-get-on-delta-upgrade-list/ |access-date=October 20, 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |date=July 13, 2017 |title=Delta Takes Delivery of First Flagship Airbus A350-900 |work=[[PR Newswire]] |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/delta-takes-delivery-of-first-flagship-airbus-a350-900-300488019.html |access-date=October 20, 2023 }}</ref> Delta's [[Airbus A330neo#A330-900|Airbus A330-900]], which began revenue service for the airline in July 2019, also features Delta One Suites.<ref>{{cite web |date=August 16, 2016 |title=Delta introduces world's first all-suite business class with Delta One suite |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/delta-introduces-worlds-first-all-suite-business-class-with-delta-one-suite-300313959.html |access-date=October 20, 2023 |publisher=[[PR Newswire]]}}</ref> Also in July 2019, Delta began retrofitting a new seat on the [[767-400ER]], which featured increased privacy and design similar to Delta One Suites, though without a privacy door.<ref>{{cite web |date=June 24, 2019 |title=Press Release: Delta rolls out latest cabins to Europe and South America |url=https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2019/06/press-release-delta-rolls-out-latest-cabins-to-europe-and-south-america/ |access-date=October 20, 2023 |website=runwaygirlnetwork.com}}</ref> These seats lack a door due to the 767's smaller cabin width. ;First Class [[File:A220 First Class (44703804685).jpg|thumb|Delta First class on an [[Airbus A220]]]] First Class is offered on mainline domestic flights (except those featuring Delta One service), select short- and medium-haul international flights, and Delta Connection aircraft. Seats range from {{convert|18.5|to|20.75|in|cm}} wide and have between {{convert|37|and|40|in|cm}} of pitch. Passengers in this class receive a wider variety of free snacks compared to Main Cabin, as well as free drinks and alcohol, and full meal service on flights {{convert|900|mi}} and longer. Certain aircraft also feature power ports at each seat and free entertainment products from Delta Studio. First Class passengers are also eligible for priority boarding.<ref name="CabinDetails" /> ;Premium Select [[File:A350- Interior - Premium Select (37095459120).jpg|thumb|Delta Premium Select on an Airbus [[Airbus A350|A350-900]]]] In April 2016, Delta CEO Ed Bastian announced that a new Premium Economy cabin would be added. Since renamed to Premium Select, this cabin will feature extra legroom; adjustable leg rests; extra seat pitch, width, and recline; and a new premium service. Delta introduced it on its new [[Airbus A350]], first delivered in fall 2017, to be followed by the now-retired [[Boeing 777]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=November 3, 2016 |title=Delta Premium to debut in 2017 |work=[[PR Newswire]] |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/delta-premium-to-debut-in-2017-300356734.html |url-status=live |access-date=October 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190729172838/https://news.delta.com/delta-premium-select-debut-2017 |archive-date=July 29, 2019}}</ref> In October 2018, Delta announced that it would be selling first class seats on domestically configured Boeing 757 aircraft flying transatlantic routes as Premium Select.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2017/11/22/delta-starts-selling-757-recliners-as-international-premium-economy/ |title=Delta starts selling 757 recliners as international premium economy |date=November 22, 2017 |access-date=December 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181204195156/https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2017/11/22/delta-starts-selling-757-recliners-as-international-premium-economy/ |archive-date=December 4, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> Delta's A330-900, delivered in 2019, also offers Premium Select.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Yamanouchi |first=Kelly |date=November 17, 2018 |title=Delta orders another 10 Airbus A330 jets |work=[[The Atlanta Journal-Constitution]] |url=https://www.ajc.com/business/delta-orders-another-airbus-a330-jets/BCBDLnkcoVWxtN0EmY98ZL/ |url-status=live |access-date=October 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220510122226/https://news.delta.com/delta-orders-10-additional-a330-900neos-replace-older-widebody-jets-facilitate-measured-growth |archive-date=May 10, 2022}}</ref> In 2021, Delta began retrofitting many of its 767-300ER and older [[Airbus A330|A330]] aircraft with Premium Select.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Silk |first=Robert |date=May 5, 2021 |title=Delta upgrading Boeing 767 and Airbus A330 fleets |work=Travel Weekly |url=https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Delta-Air-Lines-Premium-Select-retrofit |url-status=live |access-date=October 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411125726/https://news.delta.com/elevated-experiences-await-delta-premium-select-coming-more-aircraft |archive-date=April 11, 2022}}</ref> ;{{visible anchor|Delta Comfort+}} [[File:Interior of Delta Air Lines Airbus A321.jpg|thumb|Delta Comfort+ on an [[Airbus A321]]]] Delta Comfort+ seats are installed on all aircraft and feature {{convert|34-36|in|mm}} of pitch; on all Delta One configured aircraft, {{convert|35-36|in|mm}} of pitch and 50 percent more recline over standard Main Cabin seats.<ref>{{cite web |title=Delta Comfort Plus {{!}} Delta Air Lines |url=https://www.delta.com/us/en/onboard/onboard-experience/delta-comfort-plus |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190728032634/https://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/onboard-experience/delta-comfort-plus.html |archive-date=July 28, 2019 |access-date=October 20, 2023 |publisher=Delta Air Lines}}</ref> Additional amenities include: priority boarding, dedicated overhead space, complimentary beer, wine, and spirits on flights {{convert|250|mi}} or more, and complimentary premium snacks on flights {{convert|900|mi}} or more. Complimentary premium entertainment is available via Delta Studio, with free headsets available on most flights.<ref name="CabinDetails"/> On transcontinental flights between JFK-LAX/SFO, Delta Comfort+ passengers also get [[Luvo Inc.|Luvo]] snack wraps. Certain Medallion members can upgrade from Main Cabin to Comfort+ for free right after booking, while other customers can upgrade for a fee or with SkyMiles.<ref>{{cite web |title=All the Ways to Upgrade |url=https://www.delta.com/us/en/skymiles/program-resources/ways-to-upgrade |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190721161534/https://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/support/faqs/booking-your-trip/delta-comfort-plus-faqs.html |archive-date=July 21, 2019 |access-date=October 20, 2023 |publisher=Delta Air Lines}}</ref> ;Main Cabin [[File:A350- Interior - Main Cabin (23645006548).jpg|thumb|Main Cabin on an [[Airbus A350|Airbus A350-900]]]] Main Cabin (Economy Class) is available on all aircraft with seats ranging from {{convert|17|to|18.6|in|cm}} wide and {{convert|30|to|33|in|cm}} of pitch. The main cabin on some aircraft has an articulating seat bottom where the seat bottom moves forward in addition to the seat back tilting backwards when reclining.<ref name=":0" /><!--Everything sourced to Flyertalk can't be used--><ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite news |date=January 25, 2010 |title=Delta to Invest in Customer Experience, Fleet Efficiency |work=[[PR Newswire]] |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/delta-to-invest-in-customer-experience-fleet-efficiency-82600907.html |url-status=live |access-date=October 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716012123/http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=43&item=870 |archive-date=July 16, 2011}}</ref> Main Cabin passengers receive complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic drinks on all flights {{convert|250|mi|km}} or longer. Alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Complimentary meals and alcoholic drinks are provided on long-haul international flights as well as selected transcontinental domestic flights, such as between New York–JFK and Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego.<ref name="delta.com-main-cabin-features">{{cite web |title=Main Cabin {{!}} Delta Air Lines |url=https://www.delta.com/us/en/onboard/onboard-experience/main-cabin-economy-class |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170513073135/http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/onboard-experience/main-cabin-economy-class.html |archive-date=May 13, 2017 |access-date=October 20, 2023 |publisher=Delta Air Lines}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=February 16, 2017 |title=Delta Debuts Free Main Cabin Meals in 12 Markets |work=[[PR Newswire]] |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/delta-debuts-free-main-cabin-meals-in-12-markets-300408747.html |url-status=live |access-date=October 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190721161635/https://news.delta.com/delta-debuts-free-main-cabin-meals-12-markets |archive-date=July 21, 2019}}</ref> As part of Delta's Flight Fuel [[buy on board]] program, meals are available for purchase on other North American flights {{convert|900|mi|km}} or longer.<ref name="delta.com-main-cabin-features" /> Delta operated a different buy-on-board program between 2003 and 2005.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2021 |title=Delta Airlines Baggage Policy |url=https://airlinespolicy.com/baggage-policy/delta-airlines-baggage-policy/ |access-date=October 26, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Morales |first=Tatiana |date=July 4, 2003 |title=Buy On-Board Meals? |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/buy-on-board-meals/ |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401191557/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/buy-on-board-meals/ |archive-date=April 1, 2019 |access-date=October 20, 2023 |publisher=[[CBS News]] }}</ref> The previous program had items from differing providers, depending on the origin and destination of the flight.<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20031002224732/http://www.delta.com/travel/during_flight/dining/food_for_sale_062003/index.jsp Food Sales Test]." Delta Air Lines. October 2, 2003. Retrieved on September 16, 2009.</ref><ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20040218160420/http://www.delta.com/travel/during_flight/dining/food_for_sale_062003/index.jsp Food Sales]." Delta Air Lines. February 18, 2004. Retrieved on September 16, 2009.</ref> Prices ranged up to $10 (${{inflation|USD|10|2004<!--Using 2004-->|r=2}} when adjusted for inflation). The airline started the service on a few selected flights in July 2003, and the meal service was initially offered on 400 flights.<ref name=WeberFreefoodagain>"[http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2005/Mar/10/bz/bz11p.html Delta restoring free food service] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150102034919/http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2005/Mar/10/bz/bz11p.html |date=January 2, 2015}}." ''[[Associated Press]]'' at ''[[The Honolulu Advertiser]]''. March 10, 2005. Retrieved on December 31, 2012.</ref> Delta ended this buy-on-board program in 2005; instead, Delta began offering snacks at no extra charge on flights over 90 minutes to most U.S. domestic flights and some flights to the Caribbean and Latin America. Beginning in mid-March 2005 the airline planned to stop providing pillows on flights within the 48 contiguous U.S. states, Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, and Central America. In addition, the airline increased the price of alcoholic beverages on Delta mainline flights from $4 (${{inflation|USD|4|2005|r=2}} when adjusted for inflation) to $5 (${{inflation|USD|5|2005|r=2}} when adjusted for inflation); the increase in alcohol prices did not occur on Song flights.<ref name=WeberFreefoodagain/> ;Basic Economy [[Basic Economy]] is a basic version of Main Cabin, offering the same services with fewer flexibility options for a lower price.<ref name="CabinRefresh"/> Examples of fewer flexibility options include no ticket changes, no paid or complimentary upgrades regardless of frequent-flier status, and only having a seat assigned at check-in.<ref>{{cite web |title=Basic Economy {{!}} Delta Air Lines |url=https://www.delta.com/us/en/onboard/onboard-experience/basic-economy |access-date=October 25, 2023 |website=delta.com}}</ref> As of December 2021, Basic Economy travelers no longer earn award miles (used for redeeming free travel, for example) or medallion qualifying miles (which count towards elite status).<ref>{{cite web |last=Chen |first=Eve |title=Delta Air Lines makes big changes to Basic Economy fares, impacting SkyMiles |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2021/12/10/delta-basic-economy-skymiles-changes/6460217001/ |access-date=April 11, 2022 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US |archive-date=April 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411130002/https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2021/12/10/delta-basic-economy-skymiles-changes/6460217001/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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