Delta retooling its fleet of 16 Boeing 747-400s with better seats and more space
By APThursday, September 2, 2010
Delta revamping 747s with more space, better seats
NEW YORK — Delta Air Lines will spruce up its fleet of 16 Boeing 747-400 aircraft, which fly mostly long-hauls from Tokyo, with more luxurious seats, added space and personal TVs.
Between summer 2011 and 2012, Delta said Thursday it will install fully horizontal flat-bed seats in the BusinessElite cabin and new Economy class seats with personal, on-demand entertainment systems, increased space and added under-seat storage.
The investments are the latest in Delta’s previously announced plan to invest more than $1 billion in its planes and services through 2013. When all the upgrades are complete, Delta will offer full flat-bed seats on more than 100 planes, including all Boeing 777s, 767s and 747s. It will also offer personal entertainment systems for both BusinessElite and Economy class customers on all widebody flights.
