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Why Delta’s New Planes Sit Empty While Old Planes Fly Extra Seats
June 14, 2026
Delta recently took delivery of shiny new Airbus A321neos, but instead of using them for fancy transcontinental routes, the airline parked them in the desert. The problem? A single seat design from a major supplier couldn’t get approved fast enough. These weren’t any old seats—they were Safran Vue s
