Overview
- Effective May 19, Delta will end complimentary food and beverages in Main Cabin and Comfort+ on domestic routes under about 350 miles, affecting roughly 450 flights a day.
- Delta First keeps full service on every flight, and other cabins receive the full snack and drink menu on routes of 350 miles or more.
- Delta cites tight turnarounds on very short flights, where crews may have about 15 minutes between the seatbelt sign switching off and descent, making trolley service impractical.
- The policy adds full snack and beverage service on about 600 daily flights that previously offered only water, coffee or tea.
- Passengers are advised to buy food in the terminal or bring TSA‑compliant snacks, and Delta has rolled out short‑term fare discounts and standby access to support travelers and Spirit employees after Spirit’s shutdown.