Delta unveils updated cabin interiors across entire fleet
Delta unveils updated cabin interiors
An updated cabin interior is on the horizon for Delta Air Lines. Debuting this fall ahead of Delta’s centennial anniversary, the modern design features fresh seating materials, enhanced lighting and a renewed colour palette. It also incorporates decorative motifs and signature branding, with every aspect of the cabin interior carefully planned and thoughtfully redesigned to elevate the travel experience.
“Delta has a 100-year history of creating a customer experience that feels welcoming and thoughtful with intentional design elements woven into every aspect of a customer’s travel,” said Mauricio Parise, Vice President – Customer Experience Design. “As we embark on our next century of flying, this refreshed cabin interior infuses utility with beauty to create an atmosphere that feels fresh, elevated, and timeless while reflecting our customers’ evolving tastes and expectations.”
Enhanced lighting programs have been intentionally designed to create a cohesive and calming onboard environment. With mood lighting designed to suit each phase of the flight, Delta aims to help passengers feel well-grounded and better adjusted to their time zone.
“Every flight is different, so we’ve focused on creating warm, calming and atmospheric lighting options that create an environment for customers to rest and relax, or stay productive as they wish,” said Parise. “For boarding, we’ve focused on the ‘moment of deceleration’ – warm and inviting lighting that makes the cabin appear spacious and open. At mealtimes, we queue hues that feel like you’re at a candlelit dinner – making meals more natural and inviting. As the lights dim for sleep, we borrow from the sunset and slowly remove blue light while bringing in warm amber tones which are reminiscent of a sunset glow. When it’s time to wake up, the cabin slowly brightens into morning and daylight.”
Delta is reimagining how it uses its brand colors by leaning into a softer, warmer and more modern color palette with natural materials such as wool and accents of Delta’s original heritage colors throughout. The design is fresh, clean and elegant and elevates key Delta brand elements.
Branded cabin identifiers appear on all widebody aircraft in Delta One and Delta Premium Select. For aircraft that do not have a full-sized divider between cabins, an under-bin divider will be installed in the celestial sky pattern.
Lavatories will also be refreshed with bright walls and an accent wall opposite the mirror in the Celestial Sky pattern. Cabinets in the lavatories will be in a fresh and modern Azure Blue color. The flooring is made from a smooth material with specks of color, ensuring improved cleanliness and safe traction.
“I’m beyond excited to finally share our new onboard design which will take off very soon, starting with a Boeing 757,” said Michael Steinfeld, Manager, Onboard Brand Experience, Delta Air Lines, via LinkedIn. “Creating an iconic new look across a diverse fleet of more than 1000 airplanes means this has been a phenomenal undertaking — more than four years in the making — and we couldn’t be more proud to show it off to the world.”
Delta’s new cabin design will first debut on a narrowbody 757 aircraft that will begin flying on domestic and short-haul international routes later this fall. In early 2025, a widebody A350 will debut with the new design on long-haul international routes. Additional aircraft will receive the new cabin design as Delta’s schedule and operation allow over the next few years.
“Delta has taken the time to develop every detail of our new interiors; the team was intentional in creating an experience that mimics our customers’ lifestyles and puts them at ease as soon as they board our aircraft,” said Parise. “We look forward to sharing our hard work with our customers and welcoming them onboard.”
