I toured Delta’s bougie business class cabin: Here are 7 best upgrades and one thing missing
A suite built for rest
The bed measures 81 inches, or 6 feet 9 inches, three inches longer than before. Delta managing director Ekrem Dimbiloglu said it can accommodate virtually all flyers; linens and amenity kits will come from Italian company Missoni.
Privacy remains a priority
Delta retained suite doors, a feature it introduced in business class in 2017. Dimbiloglu said customers care most about sleep and privacy. The doors arrive as the feature has become common in business class. Other airlines have faced certification delays, sometimes flying with suite doors locked open or leaving seats empty while approval is completed.
Screens and cabin details
Dimbiloglu said the screens are the largest in any US airline’s standard business class. United’s and American’s standard business-class screens are 19 and 17 inches, respectively; United’s Studio Suites have 27-inch screens.
A feature still under review
Some airlines offer an ottoman seat in larger business-class suites, allowing two passengers to eat, meet or socialize. The upgrade can cost extra. Asked about adding a similar option, Dimbiloglu said Delta was working through it and watching competitors, but was not announcing anything. The new suite is slated to debut on transoceanic routes from Los Angeles in early 2027.
Key points
- Delta’s new 81-inch bed is three inches longer than its previous version.
- The suite keeps privacy doors and adds larger entertainment screens.
- Delta has 20 firm orders for the A350-1000.
- An ottoman seat for two is under consideration, but Delta has made no announcement.