As Delta expects to receive the first of its new Airbus A330-900neos before the summer, it has announced three destinations in Asia that will see the new jets.

According to the airline, the first of the new jets will be based at its US Pacific Northwest hub of Seattle, where it will see service on flights to Shanghai, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Following the first A330-900neo delivery – scheduled in April – the first Asian route the aircraft will be used on will be Seattle- Shanghai (Pudong) on July 1, followed by the Seattle-Seoul (Incheon) route on August 1. It will then replace the A350s used on the Seattle-Tokyo (Narita) flights on August 31.

Among the features billed with the aircraft include Delta’s One Suite and Premium Select products, which the A330-900neo will have along with the airline’s A350s and Boeing 777s. Delta has also stated the aircraft will have its latest wireless in-flight entertainment system aboard, and will also be equipped with high-speed 2Ku internet. In all, the aircraft will be configured with 281 seats with 29 in business-class suites, 28 in premium economy, 56 in extra-legroom economy seats, and 168 in standard economy.

The Atlanta-based carrier originally placed an order for 25 A330-900neos in 2014. Last fall, the airline announced it would increase the order by 10 planes – a total of 35 jets – to replace its Boeing 767 fleet.

“Expanding our A330 order book not only ensures that Delta’s near-to-medium-term widebody needs are taken care of, but also drives our strategic, measured international growth,” said Gil West, Delta’s Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “The next-generation engine technology from Rolls-Royce which powers the A330neo provides compelling operating economics, superior fuel performance and the range and coverage for our transoceanic needs going forward.”

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