Delta Air Lines announced a new generation of its Delta One business class. It will roll out on new Airbus A350-1000s and overhauled Airbus A330-200s and -300s.
The new business class configuration should enter service on the A330s starting in December, and on the A350s in 2027.
The airline said the new suites will feature Bluetooth connectivity, additional accessibility features, and larger beds than those in their existing business-class seats.
Here’s what Delta’s highest-paying passengers can expect on future flights.
Delta’s new business class suites will all feature privacy doors, with the airline planning to have 90% of its business class seats equipped with them by 2030.
On the A350-1000, the seats will be laid out in a reverse herringbone configuration, meaning passengers on the window sides will face the windows, and those in the middle will face each other.
Adjacent middle seats will have a retractable privacy divider for travelers who are not flying together.
The new suites will be finished in Delta’s latest cabin decor, which the airline said has been well-received by its customers since it was first previewed exclusively by USA TODAY in 2024.
“Every time a customer boards a Delta flight, the experience and surroundings should feel familiar — creating a sense of home and comfort when you’re away,” Mauricio Parise, Delta’s vice president of brand experience, said in a statement. “That was the driving factor behind every intentional design feature and investment we made in developing our brand new A350-1000 experience, which we extended through nose-to-tail upgrades of our A330-200/300s and will continue to roll out across our fleet.”
As many airlines lean into touchscreen controls for their business-class seats, Delta is sticking with analog in a move it says will improve accessibility for disabled travelers.
“In consultation with Delta’s Advisory Board on Disability & Accessible Travel, new accessible features have also been integrated into both the A350-1000 and A330-200/300 fleets,” a statement from the airline said. “A new, custom-designed seat control center — inspired by luxury vehicles — uses tactile elements allowing customers to intuitively adjust seat comfort through the sense of touch.”
The accessibility improvements extend to lavatories, with each plane equipped with the new Delta One suites featuring a dedicated accessible bathroom onboard.
Delta’s updates include new, larger, higher-quality screens at every suite, along with improved storage.
The Delta One cabin will also feature a grab-and-go snack bar in addition to the regular at-seat service.
Overhauled planes will see improvements throughout every cabin, including more legroom in economy and an updated premium economy seat.
“The experience is designed to be deeply human-centric, with every inch within the aircraft created to provide top-notch comfort and connectivity,” Parise said. “As we expand our network into Asia, Africa, the Middle East and beyond, these aircraft ensure we have the right capacity, efficiency and experience our customers want on Delta.”
Zach Wichter is a travel reporter and writes the Cruising Altitude column for USA TODAY. He is based in New York, and you can reach him at zwichter@usatoday.com.