Delta plans to shrink business class on 777

Delta Air Lines plans to shrink the business class cabin on its Boeing 777-200 aircraft when it installs new suites in the coming years. The carrier plans to configure the business class cabin, or Delta One, with 28 lie-flat seats in "mini-suites", it says in a filing with the FAA. This is nearly a quarter fewer than the current 37 lie-flat seats in business class on the aircraft today. "Delta regularly evaluates optimal cabin configurations that reflect demand for premium seating and customer comfort," a spokeswoman for Delta says. "With the addition of Delta premium select [premium economy] on the 777, we have provided even more premium seating options for our customers on-board." The airline will continue to offer 9-abreast seating in economy, she adds. <br/>