Delta Air Lines Won't Get Its Boeing 787-10s Until 2031, So The Airbus A350-1000 Has To Carry Its Asia Bet

Delta Air Lines’ new Boeing 787-10s won’t arrive until 2031, leaving the carrier to carry its long-term Asia strategy with the Airbus A350-1000 for several years. Delta confirmed it will debut the A350-1000 in early 2027, using 20 jets on high-demand routes linking Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL) and Detroit (DTW) to Seoul Incheon (ICN). The plan leans heavily on Delta’s joint venture with Korean Air, which aligns schedules and connecting benefits to funnel passengers through ICN instead of traditional Tokyo gateways. Cabin design is central: the A350-1000 will feature 53 Delta One suites and 48 Premium Select seats.