Why did Delta get rid of the 777?
With schedule and cost reductions during the COVID-19 global pandemic, Delta decided to retire the 777 by the end of 2020, in order to “accelerate the airline’s strategy to simplify and modernize its fleet while continuing to operate newer, more cost-efficient aircraft.” See the news release.
What are the best seats on a Boeing 777-200?
Naturally, my top picks in Economy Plus fall in the bulkhead rows — starting with 27, above and below. You’ll want to consider the window and aisle seats there — 27A, 27C, 27J or 27L. You could certainly do worse than the aisle seats in Row 26 (26D and 26G), too. Even better, though, is Row 40, just behind Door 3.
What are the best seats on a Boeing 777?
The first four rows are in a mini-cabin of sorts, and you’ll probably find these to be the most quiet. But the best seats in the house (outside of the Polaris cabins, of course) are located in the third economy cabin, in row 39 (more on that shortly).
What will delta replace the 777 with?
Airbus A350-900s
The primary replacement for the Boeing 777s were the Airbus A350-900s. Delta has scheduled this type to fly from Atlanta to Johannesburg and Los Angeles to Sydney and Shanghai.
Does United 777-200 have TV?
INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT ON BOEING 777-200ER Inflight entertainment system on board of Boeing 777-200ER aircraft provides a widescreen video monitors from 9 (for Economy class) to 16 inches (for Business Class) embedded in each seat, allowing you to select entertainment video and audio content.
Is the 777 a good plane?
The Boeing 777 is one of the safest and most successful aircraft in aviation history. If you’ve been on a long-haul flight in the last 20 years, there’s a high probability that you’ve been on one. First entering service in 1995 with United Airlines, it is now a member of over 50 different airline’s fleets.
What is Delta’s largest plane?
Airbus A350
The Airbus A350 The airline’s largest plane by seat capacity is the A350-900. These jets are the crown jewel of Delta’s fleet.
Is Boeing 777 retired?
That aircraft is being retired along with the rest of the 777 fleet. In addition to the 777, Delta has retired its fleets of MD-88 and MD-90 jets, and plans to retire its Boeing 717s, CRJ-200 regional jets and the rest of its Boeing 767-300ER jets.
Why did Delta retire the 747?
Delta found the 747 too large for its routes, and began trading them back to Boeing in September 1974. The last of the five original Delta 747s, Ship 105, flew on April 23, 1977. It was piloted by Capt. Beverly Dickerson, who had also flown Delta’s first 747 scheduled flight in 1970.