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Delta Air Lines is refreshing its Delta One suite for long-haul flights, adding a longer bed and pillow-top cushion with doors on the A350-1000s and rolling out 50 suites on these aircraft for 2027. The upgrade, part of a broader premium-cabin push as premium revenue climbs (Delta’s premium-ticket revenue rose 14% in Q1), comes as rivals like United unveil their own high-end cabin enhancements in the industry arms race.
A British Airways Airbus A350-1000 continued to London after a passenger died shortly after takeoff from Hong Kong, with the body kept onboard for more than 13 hours and moved to a rear galley to minimize visibility, a decision that led to odor complaints from some passengers; BA said there is no fixed protocol for handling deaths mid-flight and the aircraft arrived at Heathrow with authorities awaiting on the tarmac.
Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines are moving closer to potential deals with Airbus for the purchase of A350 jets after productive talks with engine maker Rolls-Royce at the Dubai Airshow. Emirates is considering buying dozens of A350-1000 jets, while Ethiopian Airlines is expected to announce an order for around 10 A350-900 jets. The discussions focused on performance, guarantees, and service pricing.