Delta CEO’s $27M Bonus Questioned As Snacks Scrapped and Flights Canceled
Summary
Delta Air Lines will stop offering free snacks and drinks on most flights under 350 miles starting May 19. This change affects about 450 daily routes, even as the airline reports strong profits and gives its CEO a $27.1 million pay package in 2024.Key Facts
- Delta will remove complimentary food and beverages on flights shorter than 350 miles in Main Cabin and Comfort+ seats.
- Passengers flying Delta First Class will still get full food and drink service on all flights.
- The change starts on May 19 and affects roughly 450 daily short flights.
- The airline made $1.3 billion in profit-sharing payouts and gave employees a 4% pay raise recently.
- CEO Ed Bastian earned $27.1 million in 2024, mostly from bonuses and stock awards linked to company performance.
- Delta says the food service change aims to simplify onboard work and manage time constraints on short flights.
- Despite cutting food service, Delta has invested in premium seating, updated planes, free Wi-Fi, and new perks.
- Fuel price increases led Delta to reduce its flight capacity growth this year.
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