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DELTA ONE Seat Rankings 2024 (Best and Worst Revealed!)



Watch this video to see the definitive ranking of every Delta One seat before booking your next Delta One Flight! In this video, we’ll reveal the definitive ranking of every Delta One Seat and every Delta One Suite in the sky!

Of course, anytime you’re lucky enough to have a lie flat seat, you’re doing something right…but not all Delta One seats are created equally.

Believe it or not, there are SEVEN aircraft with Delta One seats, which means there are seven different experiences you might have. Some are exposed and others are enclosed. Some are dated and some are up-to-date. We’ll reveal it all in this video.

You’ll see (in no particular order…can’t reveal the video, yet):
Latam A350 Delta One
A330neo Delta One
767-400 Delta One
757-200 Delta One
A330 Delta One
767-300 Delta One
“Flagship” A350 Delta One

Along the way, we’ll show you what to expect from Delta One and also how to find these seats on flights that aren’t operating as Delta One, which may save you a little cash.

Here’s a link to the Delta Cargo Website:
https://www.deltacargo.com/Cargo/catalog/network

And here’s more about the Delta Fleet:
https://www.delta.com/us/en/aircraft/overview

Here are more Delta Videos on our Channel:

0:00 Introduction
1:39 Number Seven
2:38 Number Six
4:06 Number Five
5:06 Number Four
5:55 Number Three
7:56 Number Two
9:30 Number One

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Looking to travel in luxury on your next Delta flight well that means sitting in Delta 1 right sure but what if I told you that Delta 1 actually has seven different seats you might end up in from the exposed to the enclosed and the dated to the latest we’re about to

Reveal the definitive ranking of every Delta 1 seat so you don’t end up shelling out for a subpar experience hello jet Setters you’re looking a splurge on Delta 1 I’m Jeb Brooks from Greener grass.com and in this video we’re going to rank order all of Delta

One seeks so you know which ones to seek out and which ones to avoid at face value that seems pretty simple but with seven different versions of Delta 1 seats in the airlines Fleet knowing what to expect can be confusing now we’ve been so very unbelievably fortunate to

Try them all so you don’t have to let’s face it you really can’t complain no matter what when you have any live flat seat so even the lowest ranked seat still offers an incredible experience in the air but before we share our opinion what’s your favorite Delta 1 seat let us

Know in the comments Below in this video we’ll also share some of what you can expect from Delta 1 and even a surprise hack for how to easily find these seats without paying the Delta 1 Premium but first what is Delta 1 what can you

Expect if you got it booked Delta 1 is the premium business-class product available on Delta’s Long Haul international flights and certain domestic routes mainly from the Northeast to the West Coast and Hawaii if you’re booked into Delta 1 you can expect lounge access early boarding elevated dining exclusive bedding and

Even amenity kits but the biggest differentiator of all is a giant live flat seat however they’re not all created equally so let’s get into it number seven the Boeing 7572 200 Delta’s 757s with Delta 1 have 16 seats with 19 in of width and beds that are 76 in Long

Sure you won’t see this on too many Delta 1 routes but when you do it’s the bottom of the barrel it comes in last place because it’s the narrowest of all we’ll see today and also because not every seat enjoys aisle access in fact if you’re booked into a window seat in

This Delta 1 cabin you’ll be crawling over your seatmate to get in or out and it’s even worse if they’re in bed mode and speaking of bed mode the beds in the seat are particularly tight in the foot well and at your shoulders most of the 757s in Delta’s

Fleet do not offer Delta 1 but instead just have Delta’s standard first class seats installed now it’s also worth saying this last place finish has nothing to do with what an awesome airplane the 757 is I think we can all agree it’s not only incredibly capable but also stunningly

Beautiful number six the former latam a350s there are 30 Delta 1 seats on this version of the a350 and they each measure 23 in wide and the bed is 74 in Long Now Delta is a growing Airline and much of their growth is on Long hul routes perfectly suited for the Airbus

A350 and when latam Airlines wanted to shrink their Fleet got a deal on their a350s rather than upgrade the Interiors they just recover the existing seats so that means unlike the flagship a350s we’ll see in just a bit window seats on these planes do not have direct aisle

Access now the upside of these seats is that they make for some of the most comfortable beds in the sky you’ll be giving up some privacy and a quick exit for an open design that doesn’t feel very cramped when you’re lying down this is the widest Delta 1 seat but also the

Shortest that said thanks to its unrestricted foot room and shoulder space it feels massive having more than one version of Delta one on the same type of airplane raises an important question how do you even know what aircraft type you’re booked on well let me show you during

The booking process Delta will show you if you click details and then look here at the top of the screen it’ll reveal the aircraft type but to figure out which a350 you’re looking at well you’ll have to click into the seat map this is the flag ship a350 we’ll see in a few

And this is the lower ranked former latam a350 we just saw number five the 767 300 this version features 26 Delta 1 seats each measuring 20 1/2 in wide and 77 in long there’s no way around it the cabins on these 767s are starting to look a little long in the tooth well

It’s the first Delta 1 cabin we featured where everyone has access to the aisle it’s becoming clear when it comes to these seats their best days are behind them they’re pretty exposed to the aisle and are still cramped in bed mode the screens are not as good as Delta’s

Best-in-class we’ll see soon but again direct aisle access is worth a lot the best seats for at least some privacy on this plane are the odd-numbered window seats like this one you’re still exposed but at least this shelf is between you and the aisle again Delta 1 is about more than

Just the seats for example if you fly it out of LAX you can take advantage of this special new super exclusive entrance with dedicated security absolutely no lines and direct entry right into the Sky Club more on lounges in a bit number four the A330 this version of the A330 has 34

Delta 1 seats which are 19.7 in wide and offer live flat beds measuring 80 in the A330 seats are looking tired kind of like the 767s however the so-called reverse Herring bone layout means a sense of privacy here that you just don’t get on the 767 and seeing these

Old seats an instant reminder of Delta’s 747s and trip 7s anyway popping the screen out is a little quirky but it’s also bright and crisp seats in the middle face each other and again thanks to this design there’s more privacy here than the other planes we’ve seen so far

In bed mode the seats are fairly roomy with more space than you’d expect Now Delta operates both A330 300s and 200s but both have the same Delta 1 seats number three the 767 400 they’re 34 Del Delta 1 seats here measuring in at 20 in wide and 77 in long this longer extended

Version of the earlier 767 300 received a major upgrade a few years ago and the seats really are world class now the even numbered window seats offer the most privacy and the seats are comfortable when they’re both upright and when they’re in lay flat mode the screen is phenomenal and there are just

So many bells and whistles in every nook and cranny of the seat a ticket in Delta 1 grants you access to the Delta Sky Club however compared to the premium Lounge offerings on United and American Delta’s Lounge experience for their most premium tickets is kind of fallen behind you may

Be eating from paper plates and a crowded buffet and ordering from a limited Bar menu by comparison if you’re flying United’s top-of-the line offering it’s Polaris you’ll have access to their separate Polaris lounges featuring craft cocktails elevated food offerings and a sit down dining room all included with

Your fair an American they have their Flagship Lounge which also offers offers elevated food and dining at certain Hub airports good news though Delta plans to introduce a new premium Lounge experience for Delta 1 passengers in 2024 they’re starting with JFK and then they’ll add one in LAX and Boston these

Lounges are planned to include a restaurant experience and more elevated dining and drink options the premium Lounge at JFK is slated to debut in June of 2024 and will become Delta’s largest Lounge in the entire system at 38,000 Square ft they’re even going to have an exclusive Terrace and wellness area

Another exciting Development coming to Delta well they’ll soon be taking delivery of a321 Neos with live flat seats allegedly these narrow-bodied airplanes will have 16 fully flat seats arranged in a 1 one configuration however unlike this similar setup over on American Airlines a321 T’s Delta’s Suites will even have doors that’s right

That’s another version of the Delta 1 seat for us to highlight on this channel number two the flagship a350 the Third 32 Delta 1 suets on this a350 measur 20 1/2 in wide and 76 to 77 in Long when this airplane came on the scene for Delta back in 2017 it was a

GameChanger Delta used it to launch a brand new Delta 1 experience and it all started with this industry-leading seat only it’s not even a seat Delta calls it a suite because it has a door the odd-numbered window Suites offer the most privacy but really every single one

Is pretty private thanks to those doors the Suites are comfortable and roomy but here’s a hack for the absolute most space you can get in Delta 1 go for seats 2A or 2D those are the window seats at the front of the cabin they’re the biggest in the whole Fleet and when

These Suites are in their LIF flat configuration you may just have one of the best nights of sleep while flying ever they’re great before we get to number one maybe you want to try these seats on some of these planes but without the Delta 1 Premium price tag

Will the best hack for finding non- Delta 1 flights operated by these airplanes comes from a surprising Source the Delta Cargo website I’ll link to it in the description below but if you head here and click Delta’s domestic schedule you can see where they’re using wide-bodied airplanes like the ones

We’re highlighting here when they’re not being used on a route that’s sold as Delta 1 you can book these seats as first class for example It’s Not Unusual to see 767s flying between Atlanta and Orlando that’s just an hourong flight it still may not be cheap but it’s a less

Expensive way to have a similar experience now for the top spot the Jeb score award-winning Delta 1 seat of all time is the A330 Neo they’re 29 Delta 1 suits on the A330 Neo measuring 22 1/2 in wide and 79 to 8 in long that makes it 2 in

Wider and up to 3 in longer than the flagship a350 that also makes this Delta’s largest seat I I mean sweet anyway it’s the newest addition to Delta’s Long Haul Fleet and they took what they learned from The a350 Suite and made it even better here the bright

And crisp screen is fantastic the Suites are even bigger than anything else we’ve seen so far but you will want even numbered window Suites for the most privacy but again as before they’re all private thanks to the doors I absolutely love this suite and a flight on an A330

Neo is always a highlight so here they are all of Delta 1’s seats ranked now don’t get me wrong if you find yourself in any one of these you’ll be one of the most comfortable people in the sky but if you have a choice in the matter

Definitely seek out any of those top three between now and the next time the see in the sky

48 Comments

  1. Great video and info provided (as always)! It is funny how the LATAM A350's were just 'pressed' into service with minimal changes in order to save on acquisition costs. Still this is good info. Also I find it funny how you were saying that Delta needed to up their game in 'premium' lounge access for international 1st class passengers. Over the last 1.5 years I have compared Delta's regular lounge to American's lounge. And Delta's is head and shoulder's above the competition. Maybe a few tweaks are needed to meet the level of service between a 'Polaris' or 'Flagship' lounge, but that should be easy for Delta. Thanks, Jeb!

  2. Any chance you could do a similar review for United & American? Your video reviews are the best I can find. Thanks as always!

  3. 9:46 Could someone explain how seats a330neo seats are wider than a350flagship when a350 is wider and the width configuration seems the same? Like does a330neo have far narrower aisles or a much smaller footwell?

  4. Thanks @Jeb Brookes, I have a mission for you. I know you love your train journeys.. how about doing the longest train journey available? Portugal to Singapore! It’d be an absolutely amazing video and experience that would take almost three weeks! Take us with you, this would be an epic adventure!!

  5. I don't pay for my Delta 1 seat, if you know then you know. If you don't know I won't answer 😂. I get them free

  6. I wish that US airlines could just stop marketing their domestic products as "First class" and just call it regional business class, because that is what it is.

  7. Flew D1 in November between DTW and CDG. I guess for a US carrier offering it was ok, but was deficient in comparison to fellow Skyteam partner Air France. Food on D1 was not very good. My return was back on Air France.

  8. Couldn’t be more wrong in ranking the 35L where you did. “Suites” don’t make a seat great, comfort does.

  9. Great video, I haven't gotten the privilege to fly D1 yet but I'm looking for opportunities in the future!
    Small avgeeky note: When distinguishing between subfleets of the A350, in addition to the seat map, Delta actually shows a different aircraft type. "A350-900" denotes a flagship A350 with their best seat. Simply "A350" denotes the former LATAM aircraft. Can be useful if the seat map is unavailable for whatever reason.

  10. Nice to see N722TW 0:22 good to see it still in the air took me from JFK to LAX back in 2010 last time I was on a 757 😲

  11. As a frequent Delta traveler, one thing I noticed is a minor difference in advertising Delta One. So far the only aircraft that has the Delta One "Suite" is the A350, and thats how they have it worded when buying your ticket. I found this out when my aircraft was downgraded to an A330 and they offered compensation. I wasn't the least bit upset because the A330 still has a very nice layout!! The 767-200 is the worst, with aged seats. The cushioning is so flat that it feels like you're sitting on the frame.

  12. I work for Delta as a Flight attendant and I got to meet you years ago at the Surplus sale.. I agree with this Video Completely. I would love to have you on a flight and take you behind the scenes before passengers board,

  13. First time commenter. You guys really do have a great channel, with such a positive vibe. The videos are always so informative. Keep up the great work! Thanks from a fellow North Carolinian.

  14. Just wanted to let you know that I'm a current Delta employee and I just love watching your videos. They're always so informative while being so entertaining at the same time. It's fun hearing your opinions on our planes and other airlines' planes as well. Always gives me more insight to my own work while giving me insight on how others do it too. In fact, I've shown other employees of us your videos and they loved them too. I even showed my mom some of these videos and she always enjoys the wine glass cheers from you and Suzanne.

  15. I wanted to try the new Delta One check in at LAX and have lounge access, and also wanted to fly on a Boeing 767, so I booked a Delta One seat on the 767-300, LAX-JFK last fall (flew to LA from Seattle first). I really enjoyed the whole experience, but for an international flight, I hope to try Delta One on the A330neo sometime (Delta uses it from my home airport of Seattle-Tacoma). 🙂

  16. Hey Jeb how are you doing I strive to one day travel like you . I agree with your list I was so bummed when delta switched me from A330-900 NEO to 767-300 from HNL-SEA I scored a deal “First Class” $654 you ain’t flying on this aircraft cheaper then that one way. So long story short times and aircraft changed I booked this cheaper flight but was classified as Delta One. This is HUGE Hack you didn’t mention and a lot of people don’t know if your flight time changes or aircraft you can change your flight for free same class for me that’s delta one +-2 days. So I seen HNL-MSP-SEA true delta one length LEG from HNL-MSP is $1800 which I’m saving lots by doing that . Also I’m going to not take that leg back to SEA and just go MSP-CLE which is much cheaper. So hypothetically you could book long flight internationally or domestic have a change and save thousands maybe change from 767 to A350 depending on route

  17. These kind of seats are a must do for long haul flights like SJC to JFK or across the oceans, in my opinion! Even if you don't go to sleep, the extra comfort is priceless 🙂

  18. The greatest challenge when booking a Delta One seat is that post-booking, Delta inevitably announces a schedule change that somehow ends up changing the type of plane. What I've booked is seldom what I end up with when boarding.

  19. Honestly disagree with this a lot. The LATAM A350s are absolutely better than the 767-300s. And I the a330neos are definitely narrower than the a350 (even if the numbers say otherwise) and also don't have as nice finishes. The a350 is a wider plane.

  20. The 767-3 foot room sucks if you turn at all.
    I had to pull my legs out of the cubby turn over then put them back.
    If I didn't do that they would twist my ankles.
    HNL to JFK.

  21. Flew BC on the 330 over to Rome from Boston , the new lounge is ace. Loads of space and windows , views of the city and of the planes parked up. Flying BC on the 330 again – BOS to AMS in April and oddly looking forward to the lounge again and most likely by passing a meal on the flight for more sleep.

  22. Are you doing the "railbookers" 80 day train trip around the world on August 28, 2024. It sounds the best rail experience anyone could ever have!!!

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