Why In The World Did Delta Air Lines Order The Largest Airbus A350 Variant?

Delta Air Lines has placed an order for the Airbus A350-1000 in order to update its fleet, replace outdated aircraft such as the Boeing 767, increase passenger satisfaction, reduce expenses, and improve fuel efficiency. For long-haul flights, the A350-1000 is a perfect addition to Delta’s current fleet of Airbus A350-900s and A330s. By switching to a widebody fleet that is primarily Airbus, Delta has reduced costs and improved operational flexibility by streamlining pilot training and maintenance.