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Delta wants to expand high-end seating and services for its premium passengers

First class passenger documents flight experience on Singapore Airlines

Delta Air Lines is reorienting its strategy towards premium travel, reducing main cabin capacity while significantly investing in high-end seating and services.
The airline plans to cut main cabin capacity by approximately 1 percent by late summer 2025, citing decreased demand for lower-priced fares.
This shift is supported by recent financial data showing a 6 percent increase in premium cabin revenue in Q2, contrasting with a 4 percent drop in main cabin revenue.
Delta anticipates that revenue from premium cabins will exceed economy earnings by 2027, driven by offerings like Delta One Suites and enhanced First Class.
Further changes include the introduction of a “Good, Better, Best” fare system from 1 October and a multi-year retrofit program for older aircraft to unify the premium cabin experience.

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