ETW Staff– Mumbai
Delta Air Lines has introduced its new full flat-bed BusinessElite seats on flights between Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport(CSIA) and Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, via Amsterdam.
Delta will now offer over 200 full flat-bed seats per week for the business customer. In addition Delta has also invested in its economy class with seats that provide additional legroom, adjustable headrests, personal in-seat entertainment screens as well as USB power at each seat. The airline operates a daily nonstop service between Mumbai and Atlanta with a Boeing 767-300ER.
Perry Cantarutti, senior vice president, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Delta, “Delta’s frequent business travellers tell us that the comfort of flat-bed seats with direct aisle access is a must have on flights to and from the U.S. The design of Delta’s new BusinessElite seats optimises each passenger’s space, giving them privacy to work or relax in order to arrive at their destination ready for a day’s business.”
Customers flying in BusinessElite on Delta flights between Mumbai and Atlanta will enjoy forward-facing seats that convert to a 180-degree fully flat-bed and offer direct aisle access in a 1x2x1 configuration. All feature a 10.6 inch individual screen and a broad range of on demand entertainment in addition to 110v AC power source and USB port.
Jason Philip, commercial manager India, Delta, said, “There are strong business ties between Mumbai and the United States and we continue to see a growing demand for premium travel on the trans-Atlantic. These product improvements will further enhance the overall customer experience for business travellers across Delta’s core business markets including Mumbai.”
