Delta Air Lines' Stance on Narrow-Body Planes
Delta Air Lines has decided not to use narrow-body planes for long flights to Europe, citing "product and brand issues" during their latest earnings call.
This decision sets Delta apart from other airlines, such as JetBlue, Iberia, and Aer Lingus, which are increasingly using smaller, single-aisle planes for transatlantic flights.
The use of narrow-body planes for long-haul flights has become possible in recent years due to the development of more fuel-efficient engines.
For travelers, these long-range, narrow-body planes have ushered in a new era of long-haul flying.
Despite this trend, Delta has chosen not to follow suit, opting instead to maintain their current fleet composition.
Author's Summary
Delta Air Lines refuses to use narrow-body planes for long European flights due to product issues.