by Donald Wood
Last updated: 11:45 AM ET, Tue June 20, 2017
Delta Air Lines has announced that tickets for its Delta One suites and Delta Premium Select fares on the carrier's new Airbus A350 planes are officially on sale for travelers looking to fly in style.
Delta's Airbus A350s are scheduled to enter service in fall of 2017, and the airline will become the first in the United States to take delivery of the new planes.
Delta's A350 will make its first flight on Oct. 30, traveling from Detroit to Narita, Japan. Delta Premium Select will also be found on international flights to Incheon, South Korea, and Beijing, China.
Passengers interested in Delta One suites will find the service includes a full-height door at every suite, sliding privacy dividers between center suites, customizable ambient lighting, dedicated stowage compartments, contemporary designs, memory foam comfort cushions, an 18-inch entertainment monitor plus a universal power outlet and high-powered USB port at every seat.
As for customers looking to purchase Delta Premium Select fares, the tickets will offer more personal space (38 inches of pitch, 19 inches of width and seven inches of recline), in-flight blankets and pillows, amenity kits, noise-canceling headphones, pre-departure beverage service, a 13.3-inch in-flight entertainment screen, in-seat power ports and Sky Priority service.
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The enhancements are part of Delta's multi-billion dollar investment in the customer experience, which includes a cabin modernization program featuring new seats, seatback entertainment systems, high-capacity overhead bins, Wi-Fi on nearly all flights, free main cabin meals on select flights, upgraded free main cabin snacks, chef-curated meals in Delta One, a seasonal wine program and more.
Following the Delta One suite debut on the A350 planes, the airline will eventually roll out the same service for its Boeing 777 fleet.
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