Why did Delta get rid of the 777?

With schedule and cost reductions during the COVID-19 global pandemic, Delta decided to retire the 777 by the end of 2020, in order to “accelerate the airline’s strategy to simplify and modernize its fleet while continuing to operate newer, more cost-efficient aircraft.” See the news release.

Does Delta use Boeing 777 planes?

The 777 has been in Delta’s fleet since 1999. In addition to the 777-200ER, the 288-seat 777-200LR is the world’s longest-range commercial airplane and was used for flights to exotic locales like Johannesburg and Tokyo.

Is Delta bringing back the 777?

But the 777 will never see its silver anniversary at Delta. Delta is retiring all 18 of its 777s and bringing the “future of the fleet forward” — as chief customer experience Bill Lentsch put it on Friday — with a flagship long-haul wide-body fleet centered on the Airbus A350.

When did Delta retire 777?

October 31, 2020
Delta Air Lines (DL) has already retired their 737-700, MD-88s, MD-90s, and on October 31, 2020, they retired a long-time stalwart of their long-haul fleet, the Boeing 777.

Who is buying Delta’s 777?

Amazon announced it is buying seven planes from Delta Air Lines and four from Canadian carrier WestJet, highlighting the growth of cargo shipments and the freefall in air travel since the pandemic began.

What is the biggest plane Delta flies?

Delta operates the largest fleets of the Airbus A220, the Boeing 717, the Boeing 757, and the largest passenger fleet of the Boeing 767 worldwide. Alongside United Airlines, it is one of only two airlines worldwide operating the Boeing 767-400ER.

When did Delta retire the 747?

After operating from Seoul to Detroit, Delta retired the last of its B747-400s from scheduled revenue service on December 19th, 2017. Despite the 744 being used between 2009 and 2017, you might be surprised to learn that Delta Connection’s Dornier 328JETs had more flights in one year than the 744 did in total.

Does Delta fly 777’s?

Welcoming a workhorse: 777 joins Delta’s fleet Designed for the long-haul traveler, Delta’s 777-232 offered an industry-leading customer experience with features like 2-2-2 seating in BusinessElite, personal in-seat video, adjustable footrests, headrests and lumbar support in Economy Class.

How many 777 planes does Delta have?

18 Boeing 777s
Delta had a total of 18 Boeing 777s, including eight Boeing 777-200ERs and 10 Boeing 777-200LRs.

Does Delta have any 747s?

Delta retired its 747 fleet for the second and final time in 2017, replacing the 747-400 with more compact and efficient, twin-engine aircraft, such as the Airbus 350. The drawdown began on September 30, 2014, when three of the 16 Boeing 747-400s inherited from Northwest Airlines retired.