Mar 24, 2020, 6:20 pm
Last edit by: xliioper
**Update 7/21/21 North America, Latin America, and Caribbean***
- 6/15 Hot meal service returns to select D1/FC Transcon flights - JFK-SEA/SFO/LAX + BOS-SEA/LAX
- 6/15 Snack basket returns to select FC/C+/and D1 flights as well as Y Flight Fuel Box sales returning
- 7/28 (limited to SEA/SFO/LAX/SLC to/from hubs/focus cities) Meals on FC flights over 1500 miles departing before 9PM. Meals will likely be cold/uncooked items like salads and sandwiches.
- 8/17 and 8/24 Remaining FC flights over 1500 miles get meals.
- 8/24 hub-to-hub (inc. focus cities) routes between 900 and 1500 miles get meals
- 8/31 full restoration of old meal service standard (meal windows seem to be gone) with all FC flights between 900-1500 miles getting meals
https://news.delta.com/la-chefs-jon-shook-vinny-dotolo-headline-return-fresh-meals-deltas-premium-domestic-cabins
**Update 4/14 North America, Latin America, and Caribbean***
All Cabins, Purell wipe or similar during boarding
Beverages: 7.5oz mini cans: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Tonic, Club, Orange, Cran, Bloody Mary Mix, Coffee Tea, Water.
Spirits: Finlandia Vodka, Jack, Bombay Gin, Woodford, Tip Top Old Fashioned & Margarita, Sweetwater 420 & Hazy IPA, Miller Lite, White/Red/Sparkling Wine
F/C - All Flights - NO PDB OR PRE-SET WATER - Full Beverage Selection, Sweet & Salty Snack
F/C 900+ - Choice of Non-Perishable flight fuel box.
F/C 1500+ - Pre Arrival Second Beverage Service
**you can always request refills**
C+, M/C - < 251 - No Service
C+, M/C - 251+ - 8oz water, Coffee/Tea, 2 Snacks (Sweet/Salty) C+ Only: Beer/Wine
C+, M/C - 500+ - Full Beverage, 2 Snacks (Sweet/Salty), Ice On Request, C+ Only: Complimentary Spirits
C+, M/C - 1500+ - Pre Arrival Second Beverage Service
**you can always request refills**
Tap To Pay activated on Flight Attendant Devices For Contactless Payments.
*on domestic widebodies D1 gets domestic FC service. A/C that have PS are C+ service and C+ is MC service.*
For your convenience, note that the contents of the Bistro (orange) box are pictured in post #3814 while a detailed list of the contents of the Market (yellow) box is given in post #3471.
- 6/15 Hot meal service returns to select D1/FC Transcon flights - JFK-SEA/SFO/LAX + BOS-SEA/LAX
- 6/15 Snack basket returns to select FC/C+/and D1 flights as well as Y Flight Fuel Box sales returning
- 7/28 (limited to SEA/SFO/LAX/SLC to/from hubs/focus cities) Meals on FC flights over 1500 miles departing before 9PM. Meals will likely be cold/uncooked items like salads and sandwiches.
- 8/17 and 8/24 Remaining FC flights over 1500 miles get meals.
- 8/24 hub-to-hub (inc. focus cities) routes between 900 and 1500 miles get meals
- 8/31 full restoration of old meal service standard (meal windows seem to be gone) with all FC flights between 900-1500 miles getting meals
https://news.delta.com/la-chefs-jon-shook-vinny-dotolo-headline-return-fresh-meals-deltas-premium-domestic-cabins
**Update 4/14 North America, Latin America, and Caribbean***
All Cabins, Purell wipe or similar during boarding
Beverages: 7.5oz mini cans: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Tonic, Club, Orange, Cran, Bloody Mary Mix, Coffee Tea, Water.
Spirits: Finlandia Vodka, Jack, Bombay Gin, Woodford, Tip Top Old Fashioned & Margarita, Sweetwater 420 & Hazy IPA, Miller Lite, White/Red/Sparkling Wine
F/C - All Flights - NO PDB OR PRE-SET WATER - Full Beverage Selection, Sweet & Salty Snack
F/C 900+ - Choice of Non-Perishable flight fuel box.
F/C 1500+ - Pre Arrival Second Beverage Service
**you can always request refills**
C+, M/C - < 251 - No Service
C+, M/C - 251+ - 8oz water, Coffee/Tea, 2 Snacks (Sweet/Salty) C+ Only: Beer/Wine
C+, M/C - 500+ - Full Beverage, 2 Snacks (Sweet/Salty), Ice On Request, C+ Only: Complimentary Spirits
C+, M/C - 1500+ - Pre Arrival Second Beverage Service
**you can always request refills**
Tap To Pay activated on Flight Attendant Devices For Contactless Payments.
*on domestic widebodies D1 gets domestic FC service. A/C that have PS are C+ service and C+ is MC service.*
For your convenience, note that the contents of the Bistro (orange) box are pictured in post #3814 while a detailed list of the contents of the Market (yellow) box is given in post #3471.
DL In Flight Service Changes during COVID-19 (Consolidated Thread)
Oct 25, 2020, 12:14 pm
#1951
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Don’t think this is true any longer. FAs specifically announce consuming personal alcohol is not allowed. They aren’t even supposed to touch pax bags any more.
Oct 25, 2020, 12:29 pm
#1952
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It is still true to the extent that you can only consume your own booze if served by a crew member. The crew members just won't serve it to you. They never had to. Now, they just won't.
Oct 25, 2020, 3:46 pm
#1953
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Exactly. I think this restriction is only in place for two reasons:
1) Prevent alcoholics from being severely inebriated during the flight
2) Protect their airlines’ profits from alcohol sales on board
FWIW I’ve ‘self-catered’ for various reasons a number of times and have never experienced an issue. Just don’t be a drunken idiot and don’t flaunt it and no one will bother you.
1) Prevent alcoholics from being severely inebriated during the flight
2) Protect their airlines’ profits from alcohol sales on board
FWIW I’ve ‘self-catered’ for various reasons a number of times and have never experienced an issue. Just don’t be a drunken idiot and don’t flaunt it and no one will bother you.
Oct 25, 2020, 7:34 pm
#1954
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How many Jacks and cokes were you able to fit in on that short a flight?
Oct 25, 2020, 7:42 pm
#1955
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Some Woodford accidentally slipped into my Coke on a recent UA flight in Y. Whoops.
Oct 25, 2020, 8:04 pm
#1957
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Oct 26, 2020, 9:39 am
#1958
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They're not nor have ever been required to serve it. However to consume it, it must be served by them. If they don't want to do it, then you can't legally drink it.
Oct 26, 2020, 11:49 am
#1959
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I think the FAs have better things to do than to police pax that bring on a to-go coffee cup or other opaque container and it happens to be filled with an alcoholic beverage. They're not going to be going around asking whats in the cup.
Anyway, I'll be interested to see if there are any onboard service changes when DL stops blocking middle seats.
Anyway, I'll be interested to see if there are any onboard service changes when DL stops blocking middle seats.
Oct 26, 2020, 12:00 pm
#1960
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Location: Chicago
Posts: 97
I think the FAs have better things to do than to police pax that bring on a to-go coffee cup or other opaque container and it happens to be filled with an alcoholic beverage. They're not going to be going around asking whats in the cup.
Anyway, I'll be interested to see if there are any onboard service changes when DL stops blocking middle seats.
Anyway, I'll be interested to see if there are any onboard service changes when DL stops blocking middle seats.
Oct 26, 2020, 1:14 pm
#1962
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Middle seat blocking is officially extended until 1/6/21. At the last earnings call, they said it would go away at some point in the first half of 2021.
My guess is that it gets extended out a bit longer, probably through Q1 (end of March). I suspect its definitely gone no later than April or May.
My guess is that it gets extended out a bit longer, probably through Q1 (end of March). I suspect its definitely gone no later than April or May.
Oct 27, 2020, 8:32 pm
#1963
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LAX-PHX
DL 3722
8:55a-10:15a
October 23
E75
Seat 3D with auto blocked 3C
Pleasant short flight and a good deal at only $115.
DL 3722
8:55a-10:15a
October 23
E75
Seat 3D with auto blocked 3C
Pleasant short flight and a good deal at only $115.
Oct 28, 2020, 10:04 am
#1964
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We were in Comfort+ this week MSP-PHX and were served our choice of wine or beer which was nice -- and no problem to request a 2nd 
Oct 28, 2020, 11:03 am
#1965
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