Delta Air Lines to soon stop offering free snacks or drinks on hundreds of flights
Source: The Independent
Monday 04 May 2026 20:04 EDT
Delta Air Lines will stop offering free snacks or drinks on hundreds of flights starting in two weeks.
Delta will cut its express service on flights under 350 miles, meaning customers will no longer enjoy a complimentary snack and soda on shorter flights, a spokesperson for the airline toldThe Independent Tuesday.
Under the new changes, customers on longer flights will get an upgraded menu. Flights of 350 miles and above will include a full drink and snack service. The carriers premium Delta First section will not be affected by the changes as it always receives full service.
The changes to in-flight service are expected to begin on May 19. It comes as airlines struggle with the rise in jet fuel prices caused by the Iran war, which was a major factor in the collapse of Spirit Airlines.
Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/travel/news-and-advice/delta-air-lines-food-free-snacks-drinks-policy-b2970349.html
wolfie001
(7,893 posts)Just like all of the racist white farmers. Now they're even madder and more delusional. Surely, jeebus the heebus is coming any day now. Stupid mother-fuckers. America is its own worst enemy.
LetsGetSmartAboutIt
(64 posts)Flights.
That seems to have fixed things over at Spirit.
JBTaurus83
(1,616 posts)How many people dont know you can take your own food. My spouse and I love to travel, and, we always take our own little plate of cheese, fruit and crackers. Unfortunately you cant take liquids, but, taking your own food saves a fortune at the airport.
IronLionZion
(51,503 posts)Shrek
(4,448 posts)It's already the case that they skip the service on short flights due to lack of time, or if they have one sometimes not everyone gets served.
Seems like this is just formalization of what is already a typical experience.
JBTaurus83
(1,616 posts)A shitty little cookie. Its not like they are serving brunch or something.