Jun 20, 2017, 7:21 pm
Last edit by: N515CR
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 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...Delivery scheduled 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 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...Delivery scheduled 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
Nov 26, 2021, 7:37 pm
#1337
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: SFO
Programs: DL Charter DM/DM/2MM, IHG Diamond Elite
Posts: 1,925
The next 2 frames, and the only 2 being delivered next year, have been spotted at TLS...these are N516DZ and N517DZ respectively:
https://aibfamily.flights/A350/530
https://aibfamily.flights/A350/545
https://aibfamily.flights/A350/530
https://aibfamily.flights/A350/545
Nov 28, 2021, 2:35 am
#1339
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Wayne, PA USA
Programs: DL MM, Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, HHonors Gold
Posts: 7,242
Just flew this product DTW-AMS and was truly … underwhelmed. The suite door is a poorly-functioning gimmick and, if you don’t have a crew that “knows the secret” to unlatching them (none of the D1 FAs did, but it turned out that ONE FA in MC did. The D1 FAs were just going to write up the entire cabin), the doors are useless. I must be stupid because I couldn’t find the mythical “dedicated shoe storage compartment”. As usual, I just tried to jam my sneakers between the seat and the wall. The table release button is a metal button the same color as the trim surrounding it, nowhere near the table, lightly engraved with the word “TABLE” in a discreet, unnoticeable way. Apparently, this is done to quickly identify A350 D1 noobs for appropriate denigration and public ridicule. Delta must have spent a fortune to ensure the location of the unpadded metal bar was at just the perfect hip position when the seat is in “bed” mode to produce maximum discomfort and ensure any attempt at sleep would end in painful misery. The seat controls are jerky and the seat makes a grinding noise ( think gears being stripped on a dad transmission). On a positive note, the lav is roomy.
Nov 28, 2021, 2:36 pm
#1340
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: So Cal
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 2,692
Just flew this product DTW-AMS and was truly … underwhelmed. The suite door is a poorly-functioning gimmick and, if you don’t have a crew that “knows the secret” to unlatching them (none of the D1 FAs did, but it turned out that ONE FA in MC did. The D1 FAs were just going to write up the entire cabin), the doors are useless. I must be stupid because I couldn’t find the mythical “dedicated shoe storage compartment”. As usual, I just tried to jam my sneakers between the seat and the wall. The table release button is a metal button the same color as the trim surrounding it, nowhere near the table, lightly engraved with the word “TABLE” in a discreet, unnoticeable way. Apparently, this is done to quickly identify A350 D1 noobs for appropriate denigration and public ridicule. Delta must have spent a fortune to ensure the location of the unpadded metal bar was at just the perfect hip position when the seat is in “bed” mode to produce maximum discomfort and ensure any attempt at sleep would end in painful misery. The seat controls are jerky and the seat makes a grinding noise ( think gears being stripped on a dad transmission). On a positive note, the lav is roomy.
To me there isnt one thing about this seat that makes me want to seek it out again. And the door usually I like the door. Although not a Mint fan at least that door feels nicer than the DL door.
Again though for me the single biggest issue is how you cant recline with out going way too low to watch the IFE. Surprised there arent more complaints on this.
AA BE Super Diamond seats over this any day of the week ! I prefer reverse herringbone to begin with but to me this is a Bust. Was so underwhelmed. Overall more helpful/pleasant FA's than AA sure but I want the better seat.
The seat also hurts my back a little but not as much as Mint seat. AA 789/772 and 77W never hurt my back at all.
Last edited by happiest_at_40000; Nov 29, 2021 at 2:04 pm
Nov 29, 2021, 1:49 pm
#1341
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Wayne, PA USA
Programs: DL MM, Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, HHonors Gold
Posts: 7,242
Thanks for reminding me - by far, the best part of the D1 experience were the fantastic FAs. It’s a shame that they’re saddled down with such a marginal hard product and dismal catering (at least international has Coke Zero so I guess I’d better keep my mouth shut 😀
Nov 30, 2021, 1:12 am
#1342
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: So Cal
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 2,692
Thanks for reminding me - by far, the best part of the D1 experience were the fantastic FAs. It’s a shame that they’re saddled down with such a marginal hard product and dismal catering (at least international has Coke Zero so I guess I’d better keep my mouth shut 😀
Dec 6, 2021, 9:09 pm
#1344
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Wayne, PA USA
Programs: DL MM, Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, HHonors Gold
Posts: 7,242
Its the 20/40/80 rule for the Big 3.20% of UA FA's are nice, 40% with AA and 80% with DL. With a sample size of say 20+ I feel those numbers are truly accurate.. I'd still take the AA 789 seats any day over any seat DL has to offer. And although not a huge Polaris seat fan I still think I like UA sundaes the best.
now it’s just some crappy plates dessert thing and if you ask about port, they think you’re being clever and referring to the left side of the aircraft 😢
Dec 12, 2021, 6:08 pm
#1345
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Virginia USA
Posts: 1,232
A350 D1 - can you see windows from the middle?
On the A350 can you see out of the windows from the middle seats? I'm debating Row 1 for the sake of the bigger foot boxes, and am thinking if you can't see out of the windows from the middle seats anyway then there's no downside to my going with Row 1.
Dec 12, 2021, 6:42 pm
#1346
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SEA (the REAL Washington); occasionally in the other Washington (DCA area)
Programs: DL PM 1.57MM; AS MVPG 100K
Posts: 21,368
if the A350 D1 suites are anything like they are on the 764, the answer is “no” — the high partitions and the stagger between center pair and window singles kills any out-the-window sight lines from the middle seats
I’m not happy about that, but I don’t have a lot of influence with DL
I’m not happy about that, but I don’t have a lot of influence with DL
Dec 12, 2021, 7:45 pm
#1347
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: RDU
Posts: 679
Looking at my old photos of A350 D1 suites, unlikely you'll have a good view, if any. Assuming the door of the aisle seat is open, offset causes aisle suite wall to partially block one window. Your own suite wall and aisle pax head blocks the other.
Dec 23, 2021, 6:34 pm
#1348
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: SFO
Programs: DL Charter DM/DM/2MM, IHG Diamond Elite
Posts: 1,925
Latest updates on the next two new frames for 2022 delivery:
https://aibfamily.flights/A350/530
https://aibfamily.flights/A350/545
https://aibfamily.flights/A350/530
https://aibfamily.flights/A350/545
Dec 28, 2021, 11:05 pm
#1349
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: PHX Sky Harbor
Posts: 379
I'm wondering if the used LATAM's A350-900 information should be added here or somewhere else. Here is the info I have to date:
N570DZ (prev tail number PR-XTE, built in 2016), Airbus sequence number 0048
N571DZ (prev tail number PR-XTF, built in 2016), Airbus sequence number 0064
N572DZ (prev tail number PR-XTH, built in 2018), Airbus sequence number 0200
N573DZ (prev tail number PR-XTI, built in 2018), Airbus sequence number 0250
N574DZ (prev tail number PR-XTJ, built in 2019), Airbus sequence number 0265
N575DZ (prev tail number PR-XTK, built in 2019), Airbus sequence number 0282
N576DZ (prev tail number PR-XTL, built in 2019), Airbus sequence number 0313
N577DZ -> N582DZ (6 IDs) have still not been identified as to which LATAM A359's will be assigned to them
The other LATAM A359 frames that are still using "non-Delta" tail numbers
N8936W - PR-XTA 2015 built - Airbus sequence 0024
N982DJ - PR-XTB 2016 built - Airbus sequence 0027
N285BN - PR-XTC 2015 built - Airbus sequence 0035
N286BN - PR-XTD 2016 built - Airbus sequence 0045
N287BN - PR-XTG 2016 built - Airbus sequence 0079
N264AR - PR-XTM 2019 built - Airbus sequence 0363
Also, is it my understanding that all A359's built from 2018 are the 280T MTOW versions, which extends the range of the aircraft to allow them to fly ATL-JNB-ATL without weight restrictions?
If this data needs to find a better home, please move it to where it would best be suited. Thank You.
N570DZ (prev tail number PR-XTE, built in 2016), Airbus sequence number 0048
N571DZ (prev tail number PR-XTF, built in 2016), Airbus sequence number 0064
N572DZ (prev tail number PR-XTH, built in 2018), Airbus sequence number 0200
N573DZ (prev tail number PR-XTI, built in 2018), Airbus sequence number 0250
N574DZ (prev tail number PR-XTJ, built in 2019), Airbus sequence number 0265
N575DZ (prev tail number PR-XTK, built in 2019), Airbus sequence number 0282
N576DZ (prev tail number PR-XTL, built in 2019), Airbus sequence number 0313
N577DZ -> N582DZ (6 IDs) have still not been identified as to which LATAM A359's will be assigned to them
The other LATAM A359 frames that are still using "non-Delta" tail numbers
N8936W - PR-XTA 2015 built - Airbus sequence 0024
N982DJ - PR-XTB 2016 built - Airbus sequence 0027
N285BN - PR-XTC 2015 built - Airbus sequence 0035
N286BN - PR-XTD 2016 built - Airbus sequence 0045
N287BN - PR-XTG 2016 built - Airbus sequence 0079
N264AR - PR-XTM 2019 built - Airbus sequence 0363
Also, is it my understanding that all A359's built from 2018 are the 280T MTOW versions, which extends the range of the aircraft to allow them to fly ATL-JNB-ATL without weight restrictions?
If this data needs to find a better home, please move it to where it would best be suited. Thank You.
Dec 29, 2021, 10:59 am
#1350
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: SFO
Programs: DL Charter DM/DM/2MM, IHG Diamond Elite
Posts: 1,925
I'm wondering if the used LATAM's A350-900 information should be added here or somewhere else. Here is the info I have to date:
N570DZ (prev tail number PR-XTE, built in 2016), Airbus sequence number 0048
N571DZ (prev tail number PR-XTF, built in 2016), Airbus sequence number 0064
N572DZ (prev tail number PR-XTH, built in 2018), Airbus sequence number 0200
N573DZ (prev tail number PR-XTI, built in 2018), Airbus sequence number 0250
N574DZ (prev tail number PR-XTJ, built in 2019), Airbus sequence number 0265
N575DZ (prev tail number PR-XTK, built in 2019), Airbus sequence number 0282
N576DZ (prev tail number PR-XTL, built in 2019), Airbus sequence number 0313
N577DZ -> N582DZ (6 IDs) have still not been identified as to which LATAM A359's will be assigned to them
The other LATAM A359 frames that are still using "non-Delta" tail numbers
N8936W - PR-XTA 2015 built - Airbus sequence 0024
N982DJ - PR-XTB 2016 built - Airbus sequence 0027
N285BN - PR-XTC 2015 built - Airbus sequence 0035
N286BN - PR-XTD 2016 built - Airbus sequence 0045
N287BN - PR-XTG 2016 built - Airbus sequence 0079
N264AR - PR-XTM 2019 built - Airbus sequence 0363
Also, is it my understanding that all A359's built from 2018 are the 280T MTOW versions, which extends the range of the aircraft to allow them to fly ATL-JNB-ATL without weight restrictions?
If this data needs to find a better home, please move it to where it would best be suited. Thank You.
N570DZ (prev tail number PR-XTE, built in 2016), Airbus sequence number 0048
N571DZ (prev tail number PR-XTF, built in 2016), Airbus sequence number 0064
N572DZ (prev tail number PR-XTH, built in 2018), Airbus sequence number 0200
N573DZ (prev tail number PR-XTI, built in 2018), Airbus sequence number 0250
N574DZ (prev tail number PR-XTJ, built in 2019), Airbus sequence number 0265
N575DZ (prev tail number PR-XTK, built in 2019), Airbus sequence number 0282
N576DZ (prev tail number PR-XTL, built in 2019), Airbus sequence number 0313
N577DZ -> N582DZ (6 IDs) have still not been identified as to which LATAM A359's will be assigned to them
The other LATAM A359 frames that are still using "non-Delta" tail numbers
N8936W - PR-XTA 2015 built - Airbus sequence 0024
N982DJ - PR-XTB 2016 built - Airbus sequence 0027
N285BN - PR-XTC 2015 built - Airbus sequence 0035
N286BN - PR-XTD 2016 built - Airbus sequence 0045
N287BN - PR-XTG 2016 built - Airbus sequence 0079
N264AR - PR-XTM 2019 built - Airbus sequence 0363
Also, is it my understanding that all A359's built from 2018 are the 280T MTOW versions, which extends the range of the aircraft to allow them to fly ATL-JNB-ATL without weight restrictions?
If this data needs to find a better home, please move it to where it would best be suited. Thank You.
https://www.key.aero/article/a350-90...formance-boost
Last edited by audidudi; Dec 29, 2021 at 11:35 am Reason: Added another sentence.