The inaugural flight takes off as Delta continues to grow as Boston’s top global airline, offering the most flights and seats of any carrier. This summer, Delta will operate up to 150 daily nonstop flights from Boston to more than 50 destinations, a more than 10% increase in capacity since our pre-pandemic peak in October 2019. In mid-August, Delta will serve each of Boston’s 20 largest flights. popular nonstop markets, including new service to five additional destinations: Tel Aviv (TLV), Athens (ATH), Baltimore (BWI), Denver (DEN) and San Diego (SAN).
“Delta’s A321neo product will deliver a premium travel experience to our customers in Boston and nationwidesaid Mahendra Nair, SVP of Delta – Fleet and TechOps Supply Chain. “Introducing this state-of-the-art, more fuel-efficient aircraft to our fleet is also an important commitment in our Flight to Net Zero, our journey to decarbonize aviation.”
The comfortable aircraft cabin layout features thoughtful touches, including a new domestic first-class seat design with larger and improved privacy space, a stronger tray table and more storage space. storage for personal items, as well as upgraded memory foam seat cushions in all cabins. .
Customers can enjoy in-flight entertainment from Delta’s industry-leading seats, as the airline introduces an expanded content library on A321neos with 50% more hit movies, TV shows and music than other Delta aircraft. his fleet. Fast-streaming Wi-Fi is available for purchase, and power ports are available at every seat, along with spacious overhead bins and state-of-the-art HEPA cabin air filtration systems. technology.
Delta’s newest fleet helps solidify the company’s position as an industry leader in environmental sustainability. Powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines, Delta’s A321neo is 20% more fuel efficient than Delta’s current A321ceo.
In addition to San Francisco, Delta will operate A321neo flights between Delta’s hub at Boston Logan International to San Diego (SAN) and Denver (DEN) from July 11, and on select trips to Seattle (SEA) from of July 20.
Delta’s A321neos can accommodate 194 passengers, including 20 in first class, 42 in Delta Comfort+ and 132 in the main cabin. The new model will be deployed primarily across Delta’s extensive domestic network, complementing the Airbus A321ceo fleet of more than 125 aircraft.
Delta has purchase commitments for a total of 155 A321neos and is expected to take delivery of those aircraft through 2027, many from Airbus’ US manufacturing plant in Mobile, Alabama. Delta now has 233 new aircraft purchase commitments, including widebody and narrowbody jets, which reinforces Delta’s strategic fleet goals to drive operational simplification and boost productivity.
May 20, 2022