Delta Air Lines has announced plans to update its entire fleet of approximately 1,000 aircraft with new cabin interior designs, set to begin with a Boeing 757 this autumn and an A350 early next year, leading up to the airline’s centenary in 2025.
The retrofit will include reupholstered Delta One seats with a lighter, breathable fabric and leather headrests, as well as upgraded seating in Delta Premium Select, First Class, and Economy with memory foam cushions and new seat covers.
The design revamp will introduce a softer, warmer colour palette, featuring natural materials like wool and accents of Delta’s original brand colours, along with refreshed aircraft toilets in Azure Blue and improved lighting programs to enhance the passenger experience.
Delta aims to create a welcoming and thoughtful atmosphere in the cabin, focusing on various aspects of customer experience design, including lighting that adapts for different phases of the flight, making every journey feel fresh and elevated.
Mauricio Parise, vice president – customer experience design, shared: “As we embark on our next century of flying, this refreshed cabin interior infuses utility with beauty to create an atmosphere that feels fresh, elevated, and timeless while reflecting our customers’ evolving tastes and expectations. Every flight is different, so we’ve focused on creating warm, calming and atmospheric lighting options that create an environment for customers to rest and relax, or stay productive as they wish. For boarding, we’ve focused on the ‘moment of deceleration’ – warm and inviting lighting that makes the cabin appear spacious and open. At mealtimes, we queue hues that feel like you’re at a candlelit dinner – making meals more natural and inviting. “As the lights dim for sleep, we borrow from the sunset and slowly remove blue light while bringing in warm amber tones which are reminiscent of a sunset glow. When it’s time to wake up, the cabin slowly brightens into morning and daylight. Delta has taken the time to develop every detail of our new interiors; the team was intentional in creating an experience that mimics our customers’ lifestyles and puts them at ease as soon as they board our aircraft. We look forward to sharing our hard work with our customers and welcoming them onboard. Delta has a 100-year history of creating a customer experience that feels welcoming and thoughtful with intentional design elements woven into every aspect of a customer’s travel.”
