Delta Blocks Middle Seats Through Next March

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) said Wednesday it will continue to limit cabin capacity through March 30, 2021, part of the airline's effort to reassure passengers it is safe to fly as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to weigh on travel demand.

Delta said it will not allow customers traveling in parties of one or two to select middle seats, attempting to provide extra space for customers while still giving families the opportunity to sit together. The airline in a statement said that although a number of studies have indicated the risk of contracting COVID-19 on board an airplane is low, it wants customers to feel safe when they fly.

"We recognize some customers are still learning to live with this virus and desire extra space for their peace of mind," Bill Lentsch, Delta's chief customer experience officer, said in a statement. "We are listening and will always take the appropriate steps to ensure our customers have complete confidence in their travel with us."

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