Delta Air Lines 757-300

The 757-300 is one of the longest single-aisle passenger jets ever built. The fuselage stretch gives Delta significantly more seats than the -200, at the cost of a long walk between the front and rear doors. Deplaning from the rear on a busy route at a major hub can take noticeably longer than on a shorter aircraft.

Yes. The over-wing emergency exits on the 757-300 create exit-row seats mid-cabin, giving Main Cabin passengers an option for extra legroom away from the rear of the aircraft. These rows are worth targeting for travellers who want legroom without being at the very back.

On a four-to-six-hour domestic flight, the extra legroom in Comfort+ is a worthwhile upgrade. The three-three layout is unchanged, so the seat width is the same — but the pitch difference makes the seat feel meaningfully more comfortable on a long sector.