Delta to Continue Blocking Middle Seats and Limit Pax Per Cabin Through End-September

Delta has announced that it will continue to block the selection of middle seats and cap seating in every cabin up to 30 September 2020.

“Reducing the overall number of customers on every aircraft across the fleet is one of the most important steps we can take to ensure a safe experience for our customers and people,” said Chief Customer Experience Officer Bill Lentsch. “Delta is offering the highest standards in safety and cleanliness so we’re ready for customers when they’re ready to fly again.”

Seating is capped at 50% in First Class, 60% in the Main Cabin, Delta Comfort+, and Delta Premium Select, and 75% in Delta One.

In addition to blocking the middle seats on aircraft, Delta will also continue to block the selection of some aisle seats in aircraft with 2x2 seating configurations.

Frequent Delta passengers will be pleased to learn that automatic, advance Medallion Complimentary Upgrades to Delta One (domestic U.S.), First Class and Delta Comfort+ – which were previously being managed at the gate – will resume on 10 June, subject to availability and as permitted by the seat caps.

When passenger demand makes it difficult to adhere to its capping policies, Delta has said that it will look at using larger aircraft, or more flights, so that it can accommodate the increase in passengers.

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