Delta says it will keep middle seats blocked for the rest of the year

The dominant carrier at MSP is operating at a lower capacity in hopes of halting coronavirus. 

Delta Air Lines will continue blocking middle seats through the winter holidays, but flights will soon be more full.

Starting in October, the Atlanta-based airline will increase capacity limits in coach from 60 to 75% while extending its blocked middle-seat policy through Jan. 6.

Delta, the dominant carrier at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, said Thursday it will open up additional aisle and window seats and will allow families to book seats next to each other beginning Oct. 1. Continue reading.