Airlines attract passengers with amenities, seating options

DALLAS (WLS) -- Delta Airlines is changing its seating options and American Airlines is spending on amenities to attract more passengers.

Starting next year, Delta will split the cabins into five sections based on price and in-flight services.

There will be three options for economy travel and two options for premium cabins.

Delta hopes the changes will attract passengers who pick flights based on price and travel time.

American Airlines says it will spend more than $2 billion to make its planes more pleasant for passengers, the latest salvo in a competition among carriers to attract high-paying frequent fliers.

American Airlines Group Inc. said Monday that it will invest in lie-flat seats, Wi-Fi service on international flights, more entertainment offerings and a refresh of its airport lounges around the world.

CEO Doug Parker says that with the expanded global network created by American's merger with US Airways, it now plans to deliver a better product than competitors.

The Associated Press contributed to this report