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Old Mar 17, 2025 | 3:26 pm
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Originally Posted by caliform
I am never failed to be amused at people finding Delta getting a better champagne on their flights a great reason to kvetch on here about various things. "It’s not [insert spectacular, $10k first class cabin typical champagne bottle here]! Call me when they have that and I’ll be impressed!”

OK, as a (recent) free agent that likes champagne, I will say this is a great and nice move by Delta and this a nice gift to introduce you to what is indeed a perfectly serviceable French champagne. I just got cava in a plastic cup on jetblue mint. Sure beats that. Come on, folks..
lol I’m assuming you’re referring to my post so let me clarify my point.

its not that it’s not-drinkable. I think it’s much better than the swill they had.

The issue is its that Delta is trying to convince people a $50 bottle makes them PREMIUM by coasting largely on the Taittinger name. And with that comes higher fares. Again, the ME3, Singapore, JAL… now they’re pouring ACTUAL premium champagne.
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