Delta unveils Delta One business-class overhaul with new suites, menus, Porsches
The airline is upgrading its top-tier cabin with lie-flat seats, Michelin-chef menus, and expanded ground services starting next year.
What to know
- Delta's new Delta One seats extend to 83 inches when lie-flat and include a built-in mattress pad, addressing passenger demand for sleep quality on long flights.
- The overhaul includes a Michelin-chef-consulted menu with premium dishes like wagyu burgers and braised lamb, plus expanded entertainment from 350 to thousands of titles.
- Culinary upgrades roll out on transoceanic routes from Los Angeles this fall; full cabin redesign arrives on A350-1000 aircraft globally in early 2027.
- Delta is also expanding its ground Porsche service fleet from 40 to 70 vehicles and introducing new Missoni amenity kits and premium cocktail offerings.
“The upgrades to its business-class product aren't surprising, since Delta makes more money from Delta One and Comfort+ passengers than from economy-cabin passengers.”
Christopher Muther, Boston Globe reporter · Boston Globe ↗
Ekrem Dimbiloglu Managing director, onboard strategy & experienceMauricio Parise Vice president of brand experience designSimon Hulstone Michelin-starred chefDelta Air Lines Airline operator
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Delta unveils Delta One business-class revamp — Delta Air Lines held an unveiling event Wednesday night in New York presenting upgrades to its Delta One cabin, described as "the largest investment we've made in this area in time, energy, design, and resources." The event showcased new seating, menus, and amenities.
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Delta expanding Porsche tarmac fleet and rolling out new offerings
Delta is expanding its Porsche ground-service fleet from 40 to 70 vehicles. The culinary upgrades will first launch on transoceanic Delta One routes from Los Angeles this fall, with the new cabin suites rolling out across Delta's A350-1000 aircraft globally in early 2027.
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Michelin-starred chef Simon Hulstone consults on new Delta One menu
Delta's new culinary program includes dishes designed with Michelin-starred chef Simon Hulstone, featuring wagyu burgers, Hong Kong-style sea bass, seasonal risotto, beef short rib, and braised lamb with red wine demi-glace. Entertainment offerings will expand from 350 movies to thousands. New amenities include Missoni kits, new cocktails and mocktails, and updated tableware.
“We really focus on presentation. This is not just about feeding people. It's about creating an experience in a tube 30,000 feet in the sky, with amazing service from our flight attendants, that leaves a lasting impression.”
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2 outlets Longer beds, bigger screens, and wagyu beef burgers. Delta unveils its upgraded business class.
first by Boston Globe, 9h ago · also The Boston Globe
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New Delta One seats feature 83-inch lie-flat design and built-in mattress
The new seats angle 30 degrees for better exterior views and extend to 83 inches when lie-flat, with a built-in mattress pad described as an industry first. Each suite includes a 24-inch screen, wireless charging, and personal storage. Delta tested seats in Atlanta offices for the full flight duration before rolling out the design.
“Before we do anything with seats, we ship them to our offices in Atlanta. And my team, including myself, sit in them for however long the airplane's going to fly.”
— Ekrem Dimbiloglu, managing director, onboard strategy & experience -
first by USA Today, 10h ago
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