Airline testing leather seats, other perks

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003 | 9:22 a.m.

ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines Inc. will begin testing a variety of perks, from leather seats with 5 extra inches of legroom to free cocktails and newspapers, on select flights, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.

The 12-week test will include flights between Atlanta and Kansas City and Houston's Hobby Airport, the newspaper reported.

The airline hopes to lure passengers with extra amenities, the newspaper said. Delta will offer complimentary chocolates, morning newspapers, afternoon cocktails, and extra frequent flyer miles with the single-class service.

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