Jun 20, 2017, 7:21 pm
Last edit by: audidudi
Status as of 23 Apr 2024
Initial flights:
DTW>NRT effective Oct 30 2017 (from B744). Inaugural A350 flight, flown by N502DN.
DTW>ICN effective Nov 18 2017 (in conjunction with the B744). First flight flown by N501DN. Transitioned to the A350 Dec 18 2017.
DTW>PEK effective Jan 17 2018 (in conjunction with the A332). First flight flown by N503DN. Transitioned to the A350 Feb 13 2018.
DTW>AMS effective March 31 2018 (from A332/333) - DL132/133 only.
DTW>PVG effective April 19 2018 (from B744/B777).
ATL>ICN effective March 24 2018 (from B777).
LAX>PVG effective July 2 2018 (alternated with the B777 until July 18 2018).
Press Releases Regarding A350 Routes
http://news.delta.com/delta-s-new-a3...eon-march-2018
http://news.delta.com/delta-expands-...rope-and-china
Related threads:
2017 The Year of the A350
Are there enough toilets on the new A350?
UA 77W Polaris vs DL A350 DeltaOne in Business
All cabins feature wifi, USB power, and AVOD at every seat.
Delta One (business/first seats, rows 1-9)
* Features 32 of the new Delta One Suites with lie-flat seats, 22-24" width, and 76-81" length in a 1-2-1 configuration.
* A full-height door at every suite and sliding privacy dividers between center suites
* In-suite, customizable ambient lighting; dedicated stowage compartments for shoes, headphones and laptops; and memory foam-enhanced comfort cushion
* An 18-inch, high resolution in-flight entertainment monitor and 110-volt power
* Delta's webpage on the new suites: https://www.delta.com/content/www/en...ess-class.html
Delta Premium Select (premium economy seats, rows 20-25)
* Has 48 seats with 18.5" width, 38" pitch, up to 7" of recline, and adjustable leg rests in a 2-4-2 configuration
* Up to a 13.3-inch, high resolution in-flight entertainment screen and 110-volt power
* Delta's webpage on these new seats: https://www.delta.com/content/www/en...m-economy.html
Main Cabin (economy seats, rows 30-55)
* Has 226 seats with 18" width and 31-32" pitch in a 3-3-3 configuration.
* Preferred seats are window and aisle seats in rows 30-33, 41, and all seats in exit row 40
* Does not have 110-volt power
Config of the 3-class cabin was…D1/32 seats (rows 1-9)…PS/48 seats (rows 20-25)...MC/226 seats (rows 30-55)…for a total 306 seats. This config was on the first 13 frames (3501-3513) delivered and then subsequently they were updated to the 4-class cabin as detailed below.
Config of the 4-class cabin is...D1/32 seats (rows 1-9)...PS/48 seats (rows 20-25)…C +/36 seats (rows 30-33)…MC/190 seats (rows 34-55)… for a total of 306 seats. Aircraft designation is 359.
Config of the 3-class cabin (ex-LATAM) is…D1/20 seats (rows 1-5)…C +/63 seats (rows 16-22)…MC/246 seats (rows 23-51)…for an total of 339 seats. Aircraft designation is 35L.
New config of the 4-class cabin starting 06/01/24 is…D1/40 seats (rows 1-11)…PS/40 seats (rows 20-24)…C +/36 seats (rows 30-33)…MC/159 seats (rows 34-51) for a total of 275 seats. Aircraft designation is 35H.
Seat map (link to Delta webpage)
359 (4 class) cabin tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ3D-xZGfAs
35L (ex-Latam) cabin tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgO-Os_rLCk
A350 Current Routes:
DTW>NRT Started Oct 30 2017 (from B744). First flight was flown by N502DN and it was the inaugural A350 flight.
DTW>ICN Started Nov 18 2017 (from B744). First flight was flown by N501DN.
DTW>PEK Started Jan 17 2018 (from A332). First flight was flown by N503DN.
DTW>AMS (Alternating DL132/133 and DL134/135) Started March 31 2018 (from A332/333). First flight was flown by N502DN.
DTW>PVG Started April 19 2018 (from B777). First flight was flown by N508DN.
ATL>ICN Started March 24 2018 (from B777). First flight was flown by N504DN.
LAX>PVG Started July 2 2018 (from B777). First flight was flown by N504DN.
SEA>NRT Started March 1 2019 (from B767/A333). First flight was flown by N502DN.
Press Releases Regarding A350 Routes:
http://news.delta.com/delta-s-new-a3...eon-march-2018
http://news.delta.com/delta-expands-...rope-and-china
A350-900: 20/35 delivered (19 in service, 1 in induction).
3501 N501DN Delivered TLS>ATL Aug 5 2017. Entered service Oct 31 2017. Flew the first A350 flight DTW>ICN Nov 18 2017. C+ installed at MSP Jan 10-Feb 2 2021.
3502 N502DN Delivered TLS>ATL Sept 1 2017. Entered service and flew the inaugural A350 flight DTW>NRT Oct 30 2017. C+ installed at MSP Feb 17-March 1 2021.
3503 N503DN Delivered TLS>MSP Nov 1 2017. Entered service DTW>NRT Nov 18 2017. Flew the first A350 flight DTW>PEK Jan 17 2018. C+ installed at MSP Feb 2-16 2021.
3504 N504DN Delivered TLS>MSP Nov 29 2017. Entered service DTW>NRT Dec 18 2017. Flew the first A350 flight ATL>ICN on March 24 2018. Flew the first A350 flight LAX>PVG on July 2 2018. C+ installed at MSP March 1-15 2021.
3505 N505DN Delivered TLS>ATL>MSP Dec 12-13 2017. Entered service DTW>NRT Jan 12 2018. C+ installed at MSP March 26-April 9 2021.
3506 N506DN Delivered TLS>ATL Dec 22 2017. Entered service DTW>ICN Feb 7 2018. C+ installed at MSP March 15-26 2021.
3507 N507DN Delivered TLS>ATL Feb 21 2018. Entered service DTW>NRT March 17 2018. C+ installed at MSP Dec 30 2020-Jan 20 2021.
3508 N508DN Delivered TLS>ATL March 6 2018. Entered service DTW>ICN March 30 2018. C+ installed at MSP Jan 17-31 2021.
3509 N509DN Delivered TLS>ATL April 13 2018. Entered service DTW>ICN May 6 2018. C+ installed at MSP Jan 30-Feb 15 2021.
3510 N510DN Delivered TLS>ATL May 24 2018. Entered service DTW>NRT June 16 2018. C+ installed at MSP Feb 15-March 6 2021.
3511 N511DN Delivered TLS>ATL June 14 2018. Entered service DTW>ICN July 7 2018. C+ installed at MSP March 16-April 16 2021.
3512 N512DN Delivered TLS>ATL Jan 26 2019. Entered service ATL>ICN Feb 14 2019. C+ installed at MSP April 17-22 2021.
3513 N513DZ Delivered TLS>ATL March 1 2019. Entered service DTW>AMS March 21 2019. C+ installed at MSP April 22-25 2021.
Note: all A359s with ship numbers 3514 and higher were or will be delivered with C+ installed.
3514 N514DN Delivered TLS>NRT Sept 16-17 2020. Entered service DTW>CDG Oct 17 2020.
3515 N515DN Delivered TLS>AMS Sept 16 2020. Entered revenue service (cargo) NRT>ATL Nov 5 2020 and revenue passenger service ATL>ICN Nov 6 2020.
3516 N516DN Delivered TLS>NRT Jan 26-27 2022. Entered service MSP>DTW Feb 24 2022.
3517 N517DZ Delivered TLS>NGO Feb 1-2 2022…ferried NGO>NRT for induction Feb 12 2022. Entered service DTW>AMS March 7 2022.
3518 N518DZ Delivered TLS>NRT Nov 22-23 2022. Entered service DTW>HND Dec 18 2022.
3519 N519DN Delivered TLS>NRT Dec 16-17 2022. Entered service MSP>PHX Jan 9 2023. ViaSat IFC (prototype).
3520 N520DN Delivered TLS>NRT April 4-5 2023. First aircraft delivered in the latest 35H config...exited NRT-MSP Apr 18 2024. ViaSat IFC.
MSN 661 3521 N521DN...third test flight/first CAF April 23 2024…special “Team USA” livery…delivery spring 2024.
MSN 673 3522 N522DZ...taxi check April 5 2024...special “2028 LA Olympic Games livery”...delivery spring 2024.
MSN 677 3523 N523DN...spotted in full livery w/o engines April 10 2024…delivery spring 2024.
MSN 680 3524 N524DN...spotted in full livery w/o engines April 24 2024…delivery spring 2024.
MSN xxx 3525 N525DN...Delivery scheduled 2024.
MSN xxx 3526 N526DN...Delivery scheduled 2024.
MSN xxx 3527 N527DN...Delivery scheduled 2025.
MSN xxx 3528 N528DN...Delivery scheduled 2025.
Upcoming deliveries/orders as of 12/31/23:
2024 7
2025 6
2026 & later 3
Total 16
A350-900 (35L): 9
MSN 024...3568...N568DZ...ex PR-XTA...ferried VCV>SEA>SIN May 5-8 2023 for induction. Induction completed & ferried SIN>SEA>ATL Aug 19-20 2023….entered service ATL>MXP Sept 3 2023. ViaSat IFC.
MSN 027...3569...N569DZ...ex PR-XTB...ferried VCV>SEA>SIN April 13-15 2023 for induction...induction completed & ferried SIN>LAX>ATL July 7 2023...entered service ATL>BCN July 15 2023. ViaSat IFC.
MSN 048...3570...N570DZ...ex A7-AMC/PR-XTE...ferried VCV>SEA>SIN Feb 24-26 2023 for induction...induction completed & ferried SIN>ATL May 17 2023...entered service ATL>CDG May 27 2023. ViaSat IFC.
MSN 064...3571...N571DZ... ex A7-AMB/PR-XTF...ferried VCV>SEA>SIN Jan 12-14 2023 for induction...induction completed & ferried SIN>ATL April 4 2023...entered service ATL>AMS April 15 2023. ViaSat IFC.
MSN 200...3572...N572DZ...ex PR-XTH...ferried VCV>SEA>SIN Nov 9-11 2022 for induction...induction completed & ferried SIN>ATL Jan 20 2023…entered service ATL>GTB Feb 11 2023. ViaSat IFC.
MSN 250...3573...N573DZ...ex PR-XTI…ferried VCV>SEA>SIN Sept 27-29 2022 for induction...induction completed & ferried SIN>ATL Dec 7 2022...entered service DTW>HNL Jan 1 2023. ViaSat IFC.
MSN 265...3574...N574DZ...ex A7-AQA/PR-XTJ...ferried VCV>SEA>SIN June 2-5 2022 for induction...induction completed & ferried SIN>SEA>MSP Aug 19 2022...entered service ATL>SEA Sept 9 2022. 2Ku WiFi.
MSN 282...3575...N575DZ...ex A7-AQB/PR-XTK...ferried VCV>SEA>SIN Feb 11-13 2022 for induction…induction completed & ferried SIN>MSP June 1 2022…entered service ATL>DTW June 13 2022. 2Ku WiFi.
MSN 313...3576...N576DZ...ex A7-AQC/PR-XTL...ferried VCV>SEA>SIN March 10-12 2022 for induction…induction completed & ferried SIN>MSP July 18 2022…entered service ATL>SEA Aug 2 2022. 2Ku WiFi.
*The 9 ex-LATAM frames were refurbished between February 2022 and September 2023…config of the 3-class cabin is D1/30…C+/63…MC/246 for a total of 339 seats.
Initial flights:
DTW>NRT effective Oct 30 2017 (from B744). Inaugural A350 flight, flown by N502DN.
DTW>ICN effective Nov 18 2017 (in conjunction with the B744). First flight flown by N501DN. Transitioned to the A350 Dec 18 2017.
DTW>PEK effective Jan 17 2018 (in conjunction with the A332). First flight flown by N503DN. Transitioned to the A350 Feb 13 2018.
DTW>AMS effective March 31 2018 (from A332/333) - DL132/133 only.
DTW>PVG effective April 19 2018 (from B744/B777).
ATL>ICN effective March 24 2018 (from B777).
LAX>PVG effective July 2 2018 (alternated with the B777 until July 18 2018).
Press Releases Regarding A350 Routes
http://news.delta.com/delta-s-new-a3...eon-march-2018
http://news.delta.com/delta-expands-...rope-and-china
Related threads:
2017 The Year of the A350
Are there enough toilets on the new A350?
UA 77W Polaris vs DL A350 DeltaOne in Business
All cabins feature wifi, USB power, and AVOD at every seat.
Delta One (business/first seats, rows 1-9)
* Features 32 of the new Delta One Suites with lie-flat seats, 22-24" width, and 76-81" length in a 1-2-1 configuration.
* A full-height door at every suite and sliding privacy dividers between center suites
* In-suite, customizable ambient lighting; dedicated stowage compartments for shoes, headphones and laptops; and memory foam-enhanced comfort cushion
* An 18-inch, high resolution in-flight entertainment monitor and 110-volt power
* Delta's webpage on the new suites: https://www.delta.com/content/www/en...ess-class.html
Delta Premium Select (premium economy seats, rows 20-25)
* Has 48 seats with 18.5" width, 38" pitch, up to 7" of recline, and adjustable leg rests in a 2-4-2 configuration
* Up to a 13.3-inch, high resolution in-flight entertainment screen and 110-volt power
* Delta's webpage on these new seats: https://www.delta.com/content/www/en...m-economy.html
Main Cabin (economy seats, rows 30-55)
* Has 226 seats with 18" width and 31-32" pitch in a 3-3-3 configuration.
* Preferred seats are window and aisle seats in rows 30-33, 41, and all seats in exit row 40
* Does not have 110-volt power
Config of the 3-class cabin was…D1/32 seats (rows 1-9)…PS/48 seats (rows 20-25)...MC/226 seats (rows 30-55)…for a total 306 seats. This config was on the first 13 frames (3501-3513) delivered and then subsequently they were updated to the 4-class cabin as detailed below.
Config of the 4-class cabin is...D1/32 seats (rows 1-9)...PS/48 seats (rows 20-25)…C +/36 seats (rows 30-33)…MC/190 seats (rows 34-55)… for a total of 306 seats. Aircraft designation is 359.
Config of the 3-class cabin (ex-LATAM) is…D1/20 seats (rows 1-5)…C +/63 seats (rows 16-22)…MC/246 seats (rows 23-51)…for an total of 339 seats. Aircraft designation is 35L.
New config of the 4-class cabin starting 06/01/24 is…D1/40 seats (rows 1-11)…PS/40 seats (rows 20-24)…C +/36 seats (rows 30-33)…MC/159 seats (rows 34-51) for a total of 275 seats. Aircraft designation is 35H.
Seat map (link to Delta webpage)
359 (4 class) cabin tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ3D-xZGfAs
35L (ex-Latam) cabin tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgO-Os_rLCk
A350 Current Routes:
DTW>NRT Started Oct 30 2017 (from B744). First flight was flown by N502DN and it was the inaugural A350 flight.
DTW>ICN Started Nov 18 2017 (from B744). First flight was flown by N501DN.
DTW>PEK Started Jan 17 2018 (from A332). First flight was flown by N503DN.
DTW>AMS (Alternating DL132/133 and DL134/135) Started March 31 2018 (from A332/333). First flight was flown by N502DN.
DTW>PVG Started April 19 2018 (from B777). First flight was flown by N508DN.
ATL>ICN Started March 24 2018 (from B777). First flight was flown by N504DN.
LAX>PVG Started July 2 2018 (from B777). First flight was flown by N504DN.
SEA>NRT Started March 1 2019 (from B767/A333). First flight was flown by N502DN.
Press Releases Regarding A350 Routes:
http://news.delta.com/delta-s-new-a3...eon-march-2018
http://news.delta.com/delta-expands-...rope-and-china
A350-900: 20/35 delivered (19 in service, 1 in induction).
3501 N501DN Delivered TLS>ATL Aug 5 2017. Entered service Oct 31 2017. Flew the first A350 flight DTW>ICN Nov 18 2017. C+ installed at MSP Jan 10-Feb 2 2021.
3502 N502DN Delivered TLS>ATL Sept 1 2017. Entered service and flew the inaugural A350 flight DTW>NRT Oct 30 2017. C+ installed at MSP Feb 17-March 1 2021.
3503 N503DN Delivered TLS>MSP Nov 1 2017. Entered service DTW>NRT Nov 18 2017. Flew the first A350 flight DTW>PEK Jan 17 2018. C+ installed at MSP Feb 2-16 2021.
3504 N504DN Delivered TLS>MSP Nov 29 2017. Entered service DTW>NRT Dec 18 2017. Flew the first A350 flight ATL>ICN on March 24 2018. Flew the first A350 flight LAX>PVG on July 2 2018. C+ installed at MSP March 1-15 2021.
3505 N505DN Delivered TLS>ATL>MSP Dec 12-13 2017. Entered service DTW>NRT Jan 12 2018. C+ installed at MSP March 26-April 9 2021.
3506 N506DN Delivered TLS>ATL Dec 22 2017. Entered service DTW>ICN Feb 7 2018. C+ installed at MSP March 15-26 2021.
3507 N507DN Delivered TLS>ATL Feb 21 2018. Entered service DTW>NRT March 17 2018. C+ installed at MSP Dec 30 2020-Jan 20 2021.
3508 N508DN Delivered TLS>ATL March 6 2018. Entered service DTW>ICN March 30 2018. C+ installed at MSP Jan 17-31 2021.
3509 N509DN Delivered TLS>ATL April 13 2018. Entered service DTW>ICN May 6 2018. C+ installed at MSP Jan 30-Feb 15 2021.
3510 N510DN Delivered TLS>ATL May 24 2018. Entered service DTW>NRT June 16 2018. C+ installed at MSP Feb 15-March 6 2021.
3511 N511DN Delivered TLS>ATL June 14 2018. Entered service DTW>ICN July 7 2018. C+ installed at MSP March 16-April 16 2021.
3512 N512DN Delivered TLS>ATL Jan 26 2019. Entered service ATL>ICN Feb 14 2019. C+ installed at MSP April 17-22 2021.
3513 N513DZ Delivered TLS>ATL March 1 2019. Entered service DTW>AMS March 21 2019. C+ installed at MSP April 22-25 2021.
Note: all A359s with ship numbers 3514 and higher were or will be delivered with C+ installed.
3514 N514DN Delivered TLS>NRT Sept 16-17 2020. Entered service DTW>CDG Oct 17 2020.
3515 N515DN Delivered TLS>AMS Sept 16 2020. Entered revenue service (cargo) NRT>ATL Nov 5 2020 and revenue passenger service ATL>ICN Nov 6 2020.
3516 N516DN Delivered TLS>NRT Jan 26-27 2022. Entered service MSP>DTW Feb 24 2022.
3517 N517DZ Delivered TLS>NGO Feb 1-2 2022…ferried NGO>NRT for induction Feb 12 2022. Entered service DTW>AMS March 7 2022.
3518 N518DZ Delivered TLS>NRT Nov 22-23 2022. Entered service DTW>HND Dec 18 2022.
3519 N519DN Delivered TLS>NRT Dec 16-17 2022. Entered service MSP>PHX Jan 9 2023. ViaSat IFC (prototype).
3520 N520DN Delivered TLS>NRT April 4-5 2023. First aircraft delivered in the latest 35H config...exited NRT-MSP Apr 18 2024. ViaSat IFC.
MSN 661 3521 N521DN...third test flight/first CAF April 23 2024…special “Team USA” livery…delivery spring 2024.
MSN 673 3522 N522DZ...taxi check April 5 2024...special “2028 LA Olympic Games livery”...delivery spring 2024.
MSN 677 3523 N523DN...spotted in full livery w/o engines April 10 2024…delivery spring 2024.
MSN 680 3524 N524DN...spotted in full livery w/o engines April 24 2024…delivery spring 2024.
MSN xxx 3525 N525DN...Delivery scheduled 2024.
MSN xxx 3526 N526DN...Delivery scheduled 2024.
MSN xxx 3527 N527DN...Delivery scheduled 2025.
MSN xxx 3528 N528DN...Delivery scheduled 2025.
Upcoming deliveries/orders as of 12/31/23:
2024 7
2025 6
2026 & later 3
Total 16
A350-900 (35L): 9
MSN 024...3568...N568DZ...ex PR-XTA...ferried VCV>SEA>SIN May 5-8 2023 for induction. Induction completed & ferried SIN>SEA>ATL Aug 19-20 2023….entered service ATL>MXP Sept 3 2023. ViaSat IFC.
MSN 027...3569...N569DZ...ex PR-XTB...ferried VCV>SEA>SIN April 13-15 2023 for induction...induction completed & ferried SIN>LAX>ATL July 7 2023...entered service ATL>BCN July 15 2023. ViaSat IFC.
MSN 048...3570...N570DZ...ex A7-AMC/PR-XTE...ferried VCV>SEA>SIN Feb 24-26 2023 for induction...induction completed & ferried SIN>ATL May 17 2023...entered service ATL>CDG May 27 2023. ViaSat IFC.
MSN 064...3571...N571DZ... ex A7-AMB/PR-XTF...ferried VCV>SEA>SIN Jan 12-14 2023 for induction...induction completed & ferried SIN>ATL April 4 2023...entered service ATL>AMS April 15 2023. ViaSat IFC.
MSN 200...3572...N572DZ...ex PR-XTH...ferried VCV>SEA>SIN Nov 9-11 2022 for induction...induction completed & ferried SIN>ATL Jan 20 2023…entered service ATL>GTB Feb 11 2023. ViaSat IFC.
MSN 250...3573...N573DZ...ex PR-XTI…ferried VCV>SEA>SIN Sept 27-29 2022 for induction...induction completed & ferried SIN>ATL Dec 7 2022...entered service DTW>HNL Jan 1 2023. ViaSat IFC.
MSN 265...3574...N574DZ...ex A7-AQA/PR-XTJ...ferried VCV>SEA>SIN June 2-5 2022 for induction...induction completed & ferried SIN>SEA>MSP Aug 19 2022...entered service ATL>SEA Sept 9 2022. 2Ku WiFi.
MSN 282...3575...N575DZ...ex A7-AQB/PR-XTK...ferried VCV>SEA>SIN Feb 11-13 2022 for induction…induction completed & ferried SIN>MSP June 1 2022…entered service ATL>DTW June 13 2022. 2Ku WiFi.
MSN 313...3576...N576DZ...ex A7-AQC/PR-XTL...ferried VCV>SEA>SIN March 10-12 2022 for induction…induction completed & ferried SIN>MSP July 18 2022…entered service ATL>SEA Aug 2 2022. 2Ku WiFi.
*The 9 ex-LATAM frames were refurbished between February 2022 and September 2023…config of the 3-class cabin is D1/30…C+/63…MC/246 for a total of 339 seats.
Best Seats, Amenities, & Experiences on Delta's A350
Jun 18, 2020, 3:53 pm
#1202
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Florida
Programs: Delta 3MM/DM, Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 351
September / October 2019 Data points... 4 A350 PS flights to / from PEK and ICN
There were restrooms forward in the PS cabin. (Unless I'm remembering incorrectly).
Access to D1 was discouraged by a series of curtains.
You could also walk back and use the forward lavs from Coach.
There were restrooms forward in the PS cabin. (Unless I'm remembering incorrectly).
Access to D1 was discouraged by a series of curtains.
You could also walk back and use the forward lavs from Coach.
Jun 29, 2020, 5:55 pm
#1203
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: PHX Sky Harbor
Posts: 380
Delta currently has 2 A350-900's sitting at MSP (now for over 2 weeks). These are the first 2 that were delivered to DL (N501DN and N502DN). These were delivered in 2019-June/July time-frame (almost exactly 3 years ago). I looked at a few sites about this type of aircraft to determine when "checks" are to occur - "C-checks" are from 18 to 36 months apart (depending upon the airline company). Based on these criteria, am I way off base on this is what is going on with these 2 aircraft at MSP? My original thinking was that they were having C+ seats added (which will need to happen eventually to all 13) and / or installing additional fuel tank(s) to handle the ATL-JNB (via CPT on the west bound trip) for the extended distance: the current 13 DL A359's cannot make this leg. This round-trip is scheduled to be converted on 2020-October 24 (according to the companies current online schedule). For the daily service, there needs to be 2 frames, 1 would be able to do the route 3 times a week. But what I have read in this and other blogs, is that ATL-JNB is a very popular route and most of the times it goes each way 100% full. The current A359 DL online schedule works for the remainder of the year without having any additional A359's being delivered. But as the B777-200's get retired within this year, DL will need to readjust some of the upcoming A359 schedule or at least 4 additional frames will need to be delivered: (current online schedule shows 777 to 359 swaps on 2021-January-01 {place-holders, I know}: LAX-HND, ATL-PVG, LAX-PVG, LAX-SYD, and JFK-BOM). JFK-BOM continues to show B777-200LR through 2021-May-15.
Jun 29, 2020, 6:29 pm
#1205
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: PHX Sky Harbor
Posts: 380
Jun 30, 2020, 7:42 am
#1206
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Brooklyn
Programs: Delta Diamond, Bonvoy something good; sometimes other things too
Posts: 5,051
It's possible Delta is doing maintenance on the aircraft in MSP, but since MSP isn't a major A359 station for Delta (at least not yet) I would be surprised if that's where they did maintenance on them (a C check would require lots of aircraft-specific parts to be in stock which Delta almost certainly doesn't keep at every hub; DTW and ATL would be more likely to have the relevant inventory). In the past Delta had some heavy maintenance checks on long-haul aircraft done in low-cost locations overseas, notably MNL, but I don't know if they're continuing that practice with the A350.
As for getting 4 more A350s delivered this year, we don't know what contractual obligations Delta has with Airbus, but Delta has made it pretty clear they are trying to avoid taking (and paying for) any new aircraft deliveries in the near future. Given market conditions there is no reason to expect that the full 2019 long-haul flying schedule will return any time soon, and certainly not by January, so Delta will have plenty of A350s to go around.
Jul 9, 2020, 1:36 pm
#1207
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: So Cal
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 2,725
Hi question about where to sit in A350 D1 Suites. First time flying in this product. Someone beat me to 5A and i have to choose between 3A and 7A. I was wondering if anyone knew which is furthest from their respective closest bathroom? And which galley is typically the busier/noisier one the way DL has their A350 set up? I'm not too worried that 3 might get more foot traffic with ppl going to the front lavs. Not a huge deal with the door. I like that 3 would get meal service a little quicker. All that aside the 2 biggest things for me are not hearing the bathroom & not being by the busier/louder galley. The Seat Guru map shows the DL A350 restrooms in diff locations than on say Qatar or SQ. The front lav shows closer to Row 1 rather than being right by the cockpit .The lav behind D1 is after Door 2 as opposed to in front of it how it is with Qatar & SQ. If this diagram is correct then 7 might actually be farther from a restroom. Apparently 5 is the hot seat. Both Row 5's on each side are taken. Any suggestions on 3 Vs. 7 are appreciated. Thanks in advance
Jul 9, 2020, 1:45 pm
#1208
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: So Cal
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 2,725
I see someone asked this above but are the 2 lavs at the front of PE for PE or additional lavs for D1 or just open to both cabins?
2 lavs for 32 in DL seems like a lot of people in a premium cabin for just 2 restrooms
2 lavs for 32 in DL seems like a lot of people in a premium cabin for just 2 restrooms
Jul 9, 2020, 7:44 pm
#1209
Join Date: May 2019
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 40
Hi question about where to sit in A350 D1 Suites. First time flying in this product. Someone beat me to 5A and i have to choose between 3A and 7A. I was wondering if anyone knew which is furthest from their respective closest bathroom? And which galley is typically the busier/noisier one the way DL has their A350 set up? I'm not too worried that 3 might get more foot traffic with ppl going to the front lavs. Not a huge deal with the door. I like that 3 would get meal service a little quicker. All that aside the 2 biggest things for me are not hearing the bathroom & not being by the busier/louder galley. The Seat Guru map shows the DL A350 restrooms in diff locations than on say Qatar or SQ. The front lav shows closer to Row 1 rather than being right by the cockpit .The lav behind D1 is after Door 2 as opposed to in front of it how it is with Qatar & SQ. If this diagram is correct then 7 might actually be farther from a restroom. Apparently 5 is the hot seat. Both Row 5's on each side are taken. Any suggestions on 3 Vs. 7 are appreciated. Thanks in advance
Aug 23, 2020, 11:02 pm
#1210
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: PHX Sky Harbor
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N501DN (A359) is back in service after over 2 months at MSP. N502DN (A359) is still at MSP. So, at this point, all but 1 of the 13 A359's are being actively used on TPAC routes and also doing (TATLs) DTW-AMS, DTW-CDG, ATL-AMS, and ATL-CDG round trip legs. Eight active round trip legs - the previous 4 plus: DTW-ICN, ATL-ICN, DTW-HND, and ATL-HND - of these last 4, only DTW-ICN appear to be running daily. According to DL's schedule, the next routes going A359's are: LAX-HND (eff 24-Oct-2020), DTW-PVG (eff 26-Oct-2020), and ATL-JNB-CPT-ATL (eff 12-Dec-2020). Delta has also moved the following routes off A359's to probably A333's (eff 1-Oct-2020): DTW-CDG, ATL-CDG, and ATL-AMS. LAX-SYD goes A359 1-Jan-2021 from B77L (this route will be stopped in the last half of October). As stated previously, LAX-HND goes A359 (from B772) 24-Oct-2020. These are the last 2 DL B777 routes flown and therefore the fleet will be retired before Halloween (31-Oct-2020). All A359 routes that will be operating as of year end 2020, very easily can be done with the current 13 aircraft - I'm sure MOST will not be daily service. The remaining TPAC routes that will be on DL's schedule for A359 aircraft (that are to begin/swapped/restarted/etc): LAX-PVG (eff 28-Mar-2021), MSP-ICN (eff 28-Mar-2021), and MSP-HND (eff 28-Mar-2021). While none will probably be a daily occurrence, Delta SHOULD have no problems covering all routes until passenger traffic returns - whenever that might be. Oh, btw - JFK-BOM has been permanently nixed, and ATL-PVG has been also pushed out beyond 15-July-2021. It appears that Delta is using the stop-over in ICN to get the PVG bound passengers to their final destination (on Delta Metal - either as A359 or A339) for a while. My guess is the final B777 scheduled passenger flight will be LAX-ATL sometime late October 2020. Delta has used this B777-200LR city pairs to reposition (or swap out) aircraft from ATL. Sorry, some of my bantering should have been placed onto another thread about DL's trip 7 retirements, but all this does sort of fits here too. I'm sure someone has all ready determined flight date flight number. I did the last B774 DTW-ICN-DTW back in 2017-December - The aircraft overnight-ed in ICN so round trip was very lengthy (without sleep). It was still a thrill - the only thing missing was an upstairs seat.
Aug 23, 2020, 11:26 pm
#1212
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: So Cal
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@Zainth.. Thx for that.. How about the galley, no issues from 7A? Also, did you find being at the back as far as getting served food was in an issue in any way? I def feel 7A would have far less foot traffic than 3A which would be nice. Thx
Aug 24, 2020, 7:20 pm
#1213
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Arlington, VA
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Posts: 489
N501DN (A359) is back in service after over 2 months at MSP. N502DN (A359) is still at MSP. So, at this point, all but 1 of the 13 A359's are being actively used on TPAC routes and also doing (TATLs) DTW-AMS, DTW-CDG, ATL-AMS, and ATL-CDG round trip legs. Eight active round trip legs - the previous 4 plus: DTW-ICN, ATL-ICN, DTW-HND, and ATL-HND - of these last 4, only DTW-ICN appear to be running daily. According to DL's schedule, the next routes going A359's are: LAX-HND (eff 24-Oct-2020), DTW-PVG (eff 26-Oct-2020), and ATL-JNB-CPT-ATL (eff 12-Dec-2020). Delta has also moved the following routes off A359's to probably A333's (eff 1-Oct-2020): DTW-CDG, ATL-CDG, and ATL-AMS. LAX-SYD goes A359 1-Jan-2021 from B77L (this route will be stopped in the last half of October). As stated previously, LAX-HND goes A359 (from B772) 24-Oct-2020. These are the last 2 DL B777 routes flown and therefore the fleet will be retired before Halloween (31-Oct-2020). All A359 routes that will be operating as of year end 2020, very easily can be done with the current 13 aircraft - I'm sure MOST will not be daily service. The remaining TPAC routes that will be on DL's schedule for A359 aircraft (that are to begin/swapped/restarted/etc): LAX-PVG (eff 28-Mar-2021), MSP-ICN (eff 28-Mar-2021), and MSP-HND (eff 28-Mar-2021). While none will probably be a daily occurrence, Delta SHOULD have no problems covering all routes until passenger traffic returns - whenever that might be. Oh, btw - JFK-BOM has been permanently nixed, and ATL-PVG has been also pushed out beyond 15-July-2021. It appears that Delta is using the stop-over in ICN to get the PVG bound passengers to their final destination (on Delta Metal - either as A359 or A339) for a while. My guess is the final B777 scheduled passenger flight will be LAX-ATL sometime late October 2020. Delta has used this B777-200LR city pairs to reposition (or swap out) aircraft from ATL. Sorry, some of my bantering should have been placed onto another thread about DL's trip 7 retirements, but all this does sort of fits here too. I'm sure someone has all ready determined flight date flight number. I did the last B774 DTW-ICN-DTW back in 2017-December - The aircraft overnight-ed in ICN so round trip was very lengthy (without sleep). It was still a thrill - the only thing missing was an upstairs seat.
Aug 24, 2020, 7:30 pm
#1214
Join Date: May 2019
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 40
@Zainth.. Thx for that.. How about the galley, no issues from 7A? Also, did you find being at the back as far as getting served food was in an issue in any way? I def feel 7A would have far less foot traffic than 3A which would be nice. Thx