Delta Air Lines will operate refurbished Boeing 777 aircraft on six international routes beginning March 1. Travelers can now reserve seats across all four cabin categories on these updated jets.
Delta has begun an extensive, fleet-wide modernization of its 777s as part of a multi-year, multibillion-dollar program to standardize a four-class configuration. The overhaul introduces the airline’s enclosed business-class Delta One Suites and the premium-economy Delta Premium Select, both of which first appeared on Delta’s Airbus A350-900 in late 2017.
The updated 777 interiors retain a nine-across layout in economy (Main Cabin), foregoing the tighter 10-abreast setup some carriers have adopted. These aircraft also feature the largest seatback screens in Delta’s fleet at 18.5 inches, enhancing in-flight entertainment for passengers throughout the cabin.
To date, four 777s have received the new cabin fit, with the remaining 14 aircraft scheduled to be completed over the coming months. Delta’s 777 fleet currently comprises eight 777-200ERs and ten 777-200LRs, all targeted for the refresh program.
The initial routes scheduled to operate with the retrofitted 777s include Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) to Tokyo Haneda (HND), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Seoul; Atlanta (ATL) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Paris (CDG); and Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD). Passengers on these services will be able to experience the new cabins and updated amenities.
This retrofit is one element of Delta’s broader investment in the travel experience, which also encompasses upgraded seatback entertainment systems, complimentary mobile messaging, fleet-wide Wi-Fi, refreshed service uniforms and enhanced bedding. Together, these improvements are intended to raise comfort and connectivity for travelers across Delta’s long-haul network.