Delta Turns Certification Delay Into Oversized First Class Cabin (simpleflying.com)

Delta Air Lines is flying seven Airbus A321neo aircraft with 44 domestic First Class recliners, more than double the standard 20, after certification delays for Safran VUE lie-flat seats. The aircraft entered service in May 2026 on routes from Atlanta to Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Seattle. Delta is selling about 80% of the premium seats to paying customers, prompting the airline to reconsider its domestic premium seating plans.