Delta is cutting food and beverage service on shorter flights
Summary
Delta Air Lines will stop serving food and drinks on flights shorter than 350 miles starting May 19, except for first class passengers who will still get full service. At the same time, Delta will add food and drink options on some longer flights, affecting about 9% of flights losing service and 14% gaining full service.Key Facts
- Delta is ending food and beverage service on flights under 350 miles for most passengers starting May 19.
- First class passengers will continue to receive full food and drink service on all flights.
- Flights under 350 miles include routes like New York to Boston, but Los Angeles to San Francisco flights remain eligible for service.
- About 9% of Delta’s flights will no longer offer food or drinks due to this change.
- Around 14% of Delta’s daily flights will gain full food and beverage service for Delta Comfort and Delta Main passengers on flights 350 miles or longer.
- Delta aims for a more consistent customer experience across all flights.
- Other airlines serve food only on slightly shorter or similar longer routes (American: 250+ miles, Southwest: 250+ miles, United: 300+ miles).
- Airlines are raising prices and reducing routes as jet fuel costs rise, partly due to the Iran war and the shutdown of budget airline Spirit Airlines.
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