DELTA AIR LINES TO INSTAL FLAT-BED SEATING IN BUSINESSELITE CABIN FROM 2008

Delta Air Lines is to instal flat-bed seats in BusinessElite. The seats (by Contour Premium Aircraft Seating) will be introduced in early 2008, when the airline takes delivery of two new Boeing 777 Long Range (LR) aircraft.

The sleeper suites will also feature Delta’s entertainment system offering on-demand, digital video and music.

”As we continue to grow to ultra long-haul destinations across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, we want to give our valued business class customers the utmost in comfort and entertainment,” said Jim Whitehurst, Delta’s chief operating officer.

“The experience we’re creating for premium international travelers will offer an unmatched combination of privacy and comfort with the option to lie completely flat” added Whitehurst.


Delta’s fully-horizontal personal suite will feature:

A reclining seat that adjusts to multiple comfortable positions, including a completely flat surface offering travelers a 6-foot 3-inch bed

A privacy screen incorporating pull out meal table, fold-out video monitor, integrated footrest and personal stowage compartment for bags, shoes or blanket

Immediate access to the aisle so customers don’t have to disturb another passenger when exiting their seat


Beginning in fall 2008, Delta will add a sleeper seat to the rest of its 777 fleet. The airline also expects to offer a lie-flat option on its 767 aircraft. These modifications are expected to be complete by 2010.