Economy Comfort is Delta's new halfway house

Delta Air Lines is to make a major investment in its international fleet with plans to introduce a premium economy section, which it calls ‘Economy Comfort’, on all long haul international flights for summer 2011.  The new seats will feature up to four additional inches of legroom and 50% more recline than on Delta’s standard international Economy Class seats.  It is a sort of halfway house between a true Premium Economy separate cabin and basic Economy. 

The product will be installed in the first few rows of the Economy cabin on more than 160 Boeing 747, 757, 767, 777 and Airbus A330 aircraft.  It will be interesting to see how the vigilant UK Revenue deal with it APD wise!

Once they have purchased their standard ticket customers will be able to choose Economy Comfort seats for an additional fee of US$80-160 one-way depending on the sector.  

Complimentary access to Economy Comfort seats will be available to all SkyMiles Diamond and Platinum Medallions whilst Gold and Silver medallions will gain discounts.  Economy Comfort seats will be available for purchase and booking from May 2011 for travel beginning in Summer 2011.

In addition to more leg room and recline, customers seated in Economy Comfort will board early and enjoy complimentary spirits throughout the flight.  The seats will be designated with a special seat cover. www.delta.com

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