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BumRushDaShow

(171,543 posts)
Tue May 5, 2026, 05:51 AM 2 hrs ago

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 carrier’s 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

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Delta Air Lines to soon stop offering free snacks or drinks on hundreds of flights (Original Post) BumRushDaShow 2 hrs ago OP
Funny how the vast majority of these tRUMP-humping CEOs have wreaked this havoc throughout their industry wolfie001 2 hrs ago #1
I hear they are going to stop offering LetsGetSmartAboutIt 2 hrs ago #2
I'm always surprised JBTaurus83 2 hrs ago #3
MAGA is sure making America great again IronLionZion 1 hr ago #4
This isn't much of a change Shrek 39 min ago #5
Also, the "snack" is just JBTaurus83 5 min ago #6

wolfie001

(7,893 posts)
1. Funny how the vast majority of these tRUMP-humping CEOs have wreaked this havoc throughout their industry
Tue May 5, 2026, 06:13 AM
2 hrs ago

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.

JBTaurus83

(1,616 posts)
3. I'm always surprised
Tue May 5, 2026, 06:28 AM
2 hrs ago

How many people don’t 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 can’t take liquids, but, taking your own food saves a fortune at the airport.

Shrek

(4,448 posts)
5. This isn't much of a change
Tue May 5, 2026, 08:10 AM
39 min ago

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)
6. Also, the "snack" is just
Tue May 5, 2026, 08:43 AM
5 min ago

A shitty little cookie. It’s not like they are serving brunch or something.

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