Delta to Block Middle Seats Until 30 March 2021

Delta has confirmed that it will continue blocking the middle seats on flights up to 30 March 2021.

As more medical experts agree on the safety of air travel thanks to the multiple layers of protection in place, blocking seats into spring 2021 will undoubtedly provide even more confidence and reassurance to customers making future travel plans.

“Several independent studies have validated the effectiveness of the Delta CareStandard’s multi-layered protection, like advanced ventilation and an extensive cleaning regimen, which together significantly reduce the risk of flight-related transmission,” said Bill Lentsch, Chief Customer Experience Officer. “However, we recognize some customers are still learning to live with this virus and desire extra space for their peace of mind. We are listening and will always take the appropriate steps to ensure our customers have complete confidence in their travel with us.”

Delta has also launched a new interactive map on its website that gives customers the power to search, view and click-to-book their desired destination all in one place, giving full control and a better understanding of current travel restrictions and what to expect upon arrival.

The data is curated from government agencies and IATA to provide detailed insight into quarantine and testing requirements, travel forms and paperwork, local health information, local COVID19 guidelines, and links to necessary forms and applications needed prior to travel.

In addition to the new trip planning tool, Delta is offering greater flexibility to customers if they need to change their plans, including:

- No change fees for a U.S. domestic ticket or domestic award ticket, excluding Basic Economy fares;

- No change fees for all domestic and international tickets purchased through 31 December 2020, even if scheduled to travel next year; and

- Extending the use of travel credits through December 2022 for travel originally scheduled to depart before 31 March 2021 (if the ticket was purchased before 17 April 2020).

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