Delta Air Lines is gearing up to unveil its new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, which will feature a premium-heavy seating configuration.
The airline, which placed a massive order for 30 of Boeing's largest 787 planes in January, has revealed that at least half of the seats on the new 787-10s will be premium seats.
Chief commercial officer Joe Esposito hinted that the 787s will be a staple on transatlantic routes, replacing the aging Boeing 767s that currently serve those routes.
Delta has another jet in mind for its longest routes: the long-range Airbus A350-1000, which is set to debut next year with the carrier's next-generation Delta One business-class product up front.
The airline's focus on upper-tier seats is part of a broader strategy to dedicate more cabin space to high-end seats that have proved profitable, including with its new Airbus A321neos that offer domestic first-class seating.
Delta's premium push is in line with its competitors, such as United Airlines, which has launched Boeing 787-9 "Elevated" Dreamliners with 99 premium seats between Polaris business-class and premium economy.
The industry's premium push may face challenges in the future, but it appears Delta's Dreamliners will continue to feature a high-end seating configuration well into the 2030s and beyond.
