Originally Posted by Dovster

Delta put a notification on my upcoming TLV-JFK flight reading, "There has been a change affecting your trip. If you are not satisfied with this updated itinerary, you may be eligible to change your flight(s) at no extra cost."

The only differences that I can find is a change in the flight number and a notice that "This is a red-eye flight". Other than that, everything, include times, type of plane, and even my assigned seat is the same.

I know what a red-eye flight means in common parlance, but am wondering why Delta suddenly decided to announce it. Does giving the flight this tag mean that there is any real difference? Will there, for example, be fewer meal services?