Delta and other carriers are relying more on revenue from the front of the plane.
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customers are getting used to first class.
Revenue from the pricier, roomier seats toward the front of the plane could eclipse sales from standard coach seats for at least a quarter or two next year, Delta executives said Thursday.
In the last quarter, Delta said ticket revenue from its premium cabin rose 9% from last year to nearly $5.8 billion, while main-cabin ticket revenue fell 4% from a year earlier to just over $6 billion.
Delta is studying changes to its premium-cabin offerings, similar to what airlines have done in coach.
Delta and other carriers are ramping up premium seats on board.
The airline said bookings are strong from both leisure customers and corporate travelers in the first few days of the year.
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