Delta First U.S. Carrier to Announce True Lie-Flat Seats in International Business Class
Tuesday October 10, 8:00 am ET
Delta to introduce fully-horizontal personal sleeper suite in early 2008, giving international customers more privacy, space, and ultimate comfort
ATLANTA, Oct. 10, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Delta Air Lines invites international customers to stretch out and lie flat, as the first U.S. airline to announce fully-horizontal personal sleeper suites in BusinessElite. Delta will introduce seats by Contour Premium Aircraft Seating in early 2008, when the airline takes delivery of two new Boeing 777 Long Range (LR) aircraft. The sleeper suites will also feature Delta's industry-leading entertainment system offering on-demand, digital video and music at every suite.
``As we continue to grow to ultra long-haul destinations across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, we want to give our valued business class customers the utmost in comfort and entertainment,'' said Jim Whitehurst, Delta's chief operating officer. ``The experience we're creating for premium international travelers will offer an unmatched combination of privacy and comfort with the option to lie completely flat, unlike some competitors who offer an angled lie flat product.''
Delta's fully-horizontal personal suite will feature: -- A reclining seat that adjusts to multiple comfortable positions, including a completely flat surface offering travelers a 6-foot 3-inch bed; -- A privacy screen incorporating pull out meal table, fold-out video monitor, integrated footrest and personal stowage compartment for bags, shoes or blankets; and -- Immediate access to the aisle so customers don't have to disturb another passenger when exiting their seat
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So I guess that we can finally put to rest the constant rumors about DL being the first US airline to operate the 777-200LR. Just waiting now to put to bed the other rumors about DL ordering the 777-300ER and being the first to operate that type in north America!