Delta's newest jet is set for West Coast routes [PHOTOS]
Delta Air Lines debuted its newest long-haul airplane in Seattle on Monday, a jet the carrier intends to operate on some of its most important — and highly lucrative — routes between the U.S. West Coast and Asia. The best thing about all these new planes for consumers (as well as airlines) is that they are much more efficient than their predecessors. Manufacturers boast that these new aircraft use about 20 percent less fuel, which means lower costs for airlines, and ultimately lower fares for consumers. (How else can they continue to offer sub-$500 roundtrip fares across the Pacific?) New advances in pressurization, humidity, seat comfort and lighting also help prevent jet lag, which is nice on the long haul.