Probably old news but I haven't read this thread in a while and I'm not going to read them all before posting ;)... However, the original announcement included Brussels from only JFK. We're D1 on Thursday from ATL to BRU and received an email to preorder our meal early this morning. So it looks like they've expanded a bit from the announcement anyway....

Indeed, it was announced in May and is in effect since 1 June 2018;

https://news.delta.com/pick-your-pla...ational-routes

I don't think I saw this posted yet, but I just received pre-select for an upcoming JFK-LAX TCON. It's the usual menu choices (two meats or a pasta).

That's too bad. It would have been nice if pre-ordering gave you access to something different.

And to follow up, my BP printed out with "SPECIAL MEAL REQUESTED", but the FA had no idea about the program. (I ended up with my choice anyway, but by the time she got to the D seats for ordering one of the options was gone.)

My next three flights do not get the pre-select which is disappointing: JFL-ACC (Wed); SEA-HKG (early Sept); ATL-GIG (Oct).

I was not offered a Pre select option for my three recent D1 flights: PHX-DTW , PRG-JFK, or JFK-PHX.
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I did get my first choice but I like when I can select consistently ahead of time on AA.

PHX-DTW and JFK-PHX are both Domestic First Class routes, not D1, so there is no pre-selection. I believe D1 meal choice is only available when departing from the USA, and not on the way back (from https://news.delta.com/pick-your-pla...ational-routes)

Well that explains why - still the title says "1st class" which is why I reported my domestic routes.

This thread was started a long time ago when it was first announced that DL would roll out this option. At that time, I think they indicated that it would be in both F and J. I hope that is still the plan at some point, but that explains the title.

I was sent the email for next weeks trip to BRU. I am traveling with my wife and don't see any way she can also choose her meal in advance without the link. Can this be done?

I still do not get why pre-booking is so important. Its the same selecrion as on the menu and I usually get my first choice anyway. If I do not -- not a big deal. If flight offers pre-select, I feel pressure to pre-select because I think there will be less options compared to flights that do not offer pre-select. Last two fligts when I had pre-select, I was not offered a menu and had to ask for it (there is breakfast and apeerizer options besides pre-select) which is small but annoyance. On last flight I was pretty full before flight and wanted to change from pre-selected option to something lighter - FA promised to check and get back to me and never did.

I would love if pre-select offered special items like on SQ book the cook menu, but selection from the same menu I just do not see why Delta would even bother with all additional logistics etc.

so when should i be able to select my meal? flying D1 DTW to LHR on friday

I got the email Sat for a Tues flight.