We’re excited to finally announce that all 7 of the 767-400ERs scheduled for modification to these new flat bed seats are complete and flying! The 76D model flies all our LHR routes – which means that you can depend on it today to/from ATL, DTW and JFK. MSP-LHR starts tomorrow, September 1st. Plus, it’s also flying between JFK – VCE in September.
The initial feedback we’ve received from customers regarding the seat has been overwhelmingly positive. Most importantly, it’s flat, and that’s the best way to sleep. Beyond that, there are no gymnastics required to get to the aisle. Every seat has direct aisle access, which is a real plus especially when everyone is sleeping. If you’re taller than average, be sure to go for a window seat with an extended console, as they provide a whopping 82” in bed length.
We recognize that the tray-table is challenging to get out and put away. Look for the tray-table instruction card, which should be in the seat-pocket in front of you. For the future, Delta is working with the seat’s manufacturer and another outside engineering firm to build an updated and more intuitive table. The challenge is (look closely when you fly) that we have very little space to work with.
Thanks for flying and please let us know what feedback you have!
p.s. If you like flying on a flat bed, be sure to also try out Delta’s 777-200LR. It flies the really long flights – like between ATL – BOM, DXB, JNB, PVG, TLV and our newest route – LAX - SYD
August 31st, 2009 at 10:29 am
Great to know Mike! Wish that some more of the 764’s were going to get updated but this gives me another reason to go back to London
August 31st, 2009 at 11:57 am
I can’t wait to try out the 777-200lr. I’m flying on the domestic leg it does from ATL-LAX
September 1st, 2009 at 1:12 am
I look forward to seeing them on the CVG or ATL - AMS run that I am on many times each year. I hope they are not as narrow as they look as some of us are not as thin as the models in the photos!
September 1st, 2009 at 2:29 am
Mike, when will we start to see the 76Cs getting the new seats? Also what about the 300ERs?
September 1st, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Great to know!
Ill be trying one out JFK-LHR later this week!
September 1st, 2009 at 5:51 pm
I flew LAX to SYD round trip in July. I really liked the “laying flat” part of using the 777LR Business Elite seat, but I thought that the sitting up part of using the seat was not as comfortable as a standard BE seat. I’m interested to try the new flat bed seats on the 767 to LHR and compare notes with the 777.
Mike, what is the entertainment system on the new 767 config? I *loved* the selection on the 777LR entertainment system.
September 3rd, 2009 at 4:19 pm
jdharrington … the 777LR has a bit more content than the 767, but they’re very close. If you liked the movie selections on the 777, you should find nearly the same on the 767.
September 8th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
what about the 767-300ER? Are they all upgraded to what the website shows the picture as on the ‘in flight’ screen shot of the seats?
October 8th, 2009 at 9:58 am
I’ve flown the LHR route via DTW and JFK, and love the new lie flat beds. I agree, the window seats are the ones on the plane. I’m 6′4″ and the middle seats are just a tad shorter and less comfortable. However, if you’re traveling with someone then the middle seats are the ones reserve. I’ve also flown LAX-SYD, and although the seats are nice for such a long flight, I actually prefer the seats on the 767-400.