Jul 8, 2021, 6:40 am
Last edit by: xliioper
Current 2021 First Class meal service status -- Current FC meal service consists of cold meal boxes with the exception of JFK-SEA and BOS-SEA/SFO FC marketed flights which receive hot meal service. This includes both domestic and international DL FC marketed flights. Otherwise, only D1 marketed flights receive hot meals. All flights over 900 miles which depart before 9PM receive meal service in FC. In addition, flights over 2300 miles will receive meal service in FC for departures after 9PM.
There have been no official announcements from DL concerning when hot meals will return to FC, however, it is rumored it will return Q1 2022.
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There have been no official announcements from DL concerning when hot meals will return to FC, however, it is rumored it will return Q1 2022.
Click here for the 2017 version of this thread.
Click here for the 2018/2019 version of this thread.
Click Here for the 2020 (Prior to COVID) Version of this thread
2020/Early 2021 - COVID Inflight Version of this Thread
Delta In-Flight Meal/Food Service: The Definitive Thread — 2021 Edition
Aug 4, 2021, 11:22 pm
#406
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Just flew JAX-ATL-SAN and back yesterday to jack up my stuff for PM and cleared First on ATL-SAN and while I got marketed or bistroed the FAs up front were actually very attentive coming by with a water tray and asking people if they wanted refills every 30 minutes, came around with the snack basket a couple times after the main service too.
Aug 5, 2021, 5:44 am
#407
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 329
Thank you for the magic service date. I saw a price drop for JFK-LAS and was about to switch from JetBlue Mint to Delta One … but the snack box is a big negative for me.
Aug 5, 2021, 8:17 am
#408
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Above are the options for next week’s SEA-AMS. The Sea bass and lamb dishes are only for pre-order, and the email I received mentioned these as “local specialties”. Seems that they are offering a couple of extra options for preorder from the hubs these days (there were not similar options coming from AMS).
Aug 5, 2021, 8:25 am
#409
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I was shocked and pleasantly surprised to hear today that my flight from HNL-SLC was catered with the new fresh fuel boxes. The choices were a chicken salad sandwich, a farro salad, and a caprese salad. I was on autopilot said ‘bistro’ and Prosecco, but the flight attendant corrected me. Disbelief. Service was excellent service on this flight too.
Aug 5, 2021, 9:36 am
#410
Join Date: Dec 2010
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250 miles was the old threshold for full beverage service in C+. They raised it to 350 miles pre-Covid before the temporary Covid threshold. They are likely transitioning back to 350 mile threshold (STL-ATL is over that) that is still up on the website -- https://www.delta.com/us/en/onboard/...a-comfort-plus. Where are you seeing 250?
FLIGHTS 251-499 MILES:
- All passengers on flights over 251+ miles will be able to enjoy our snack selection (sweet/savory).
- Coffee, tea, and 8oz bottled water will be available in all cabins.
- Delta Comfort+ and First Class customers will receive complimentary beer and wine service.
- Other beverages, including Coca-Cola mini cans, juices, and mixers will be available for First Class customers.
Aug 5, 2021, 9:54 am
#411
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It's outlined on the link I provided under U.S. Domestic Flights. And yes, STL-ATL is just under 500 miles. My point was the FA's really just wanted to offer water and coffee and it was a passenger who had to specifically request a beer. I'll also add, they did not offer soft drinks.
Aug 5, 2021, 9:59 am
#412
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There's a thread from 2017 that shows a memo about C+ getting only water/coffee/beer/wine on flights between 251 - 350 miles, and full beverage service on flights over 350 miles (claiming FA's were having trouble finishing service on the shorter flights). It sounds like that's still the case and webpage for C+ service is misleading in not showing the 251 - 350 mile C+ service offerings.
Aug 5, 2021, 10:09 am
#413
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Aug 5, 2021, 10:43 am
#414
Join Date: Apr 2010
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New boxed meals were present on SLC-HNL yesterday 8/4 as well. Choices were the usual lunch selections of Italian ham sandwich, tomato mozzarella sandwich, or strawberry chicken salad. I had the ham and thought it was actually quite good. One of the better cold sandwiches I’ve had on DL over the years. Amusingly, it was also served with a Coke Light.
Aug 5, 2021, 10:49 am
#415
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New boxed meals were present on SLC-HNL yesterday 8/4 as well. Choices were the usual lunch selections of Italian ham sandwich, tomato mozzarella sandwich, or strawberry chicken salad. I had the ham and thought it was actually quite good. One of the better cold sandwiches I’ve had on DL over the years. Amusingly, it was also served with a Coke Light.
Aug 5, 2021, 11:39 am
#416
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Regardless, the segment I was on was nearly 500 miles. (It was listed as 465) This crew was NYC based and they were just going through the motions.
Aug 5, 2021, 12:38 pm
#417
Join Date: May 2004
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Does anyone find annoying the message written on the inside of these tragically dismal boxes "We've added layers of protection"? What is should say is "We've inexcusably cheapened our product and gone low rent on food (now worst in the aviation world) and service and, by the way, don't try and call us on the phone".
Aug 5, 2021, 1:37 pm
#418
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Aug 5, 2021, 2:03 pm
#419
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Aug 5, 2021, 9:05 pm
#420
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SFO-JFK D1 August 2021
Menu: https://deltaone.mydeltamenu.com/SFO-JFK/index.html
Smoked Beef Brisket - Amazing
Seared Chicken Breast - Super moist but the mushrooms were the star
Smoked Beef Brisket - Amazing
Seared Chicken Breast - Super moist but the mushrooms were the star