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)
May 31, 2020, 11:03 am
#601
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Flew MCO/DTW a few days ago. FC was 75% full, no seat blocking in evidence. Main probably 70%. Had to laugh when I saw Bastian's interview on CNBC about allowing no more than 60% occupancy. Flight was at 5 PM, over 900 miles, and no flight fuel boxes were provided. Just the baggy with crud. Self provisioned from WAWA before arriving at MCO plus 2 Rum mini's in ziplock bag. Bought a Coke airside and, viola! I see no reason why DL cannot restore drink service.
May 31, 2020, 11:06 am
#602
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When looking at flight in July, it appears that Y middle and select aisle seats have been blocked through the end of July (but the pop-up message still says it’s through June 30th) When they extended this policy, it appears they unblocked all seats in F for selection, so it’s possible that you could be seated next to someone in F, but not Y. With this being said, you are now guaranteed more seat width space in Y than you are in F.
May 31, 2020, 11:08 am
#603
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May 31, 2020, 12:58 pm
#604
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May 31, 2020, 2:36 pm
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May 31, 2020, 2:41 pm
#606
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I have a redeye on AA coming up LAX-JFK and even the redeye has a proper hot meal (probably at least 3 different options too) in Business Class and open bar once airborne....
DL needs to fix their premium cabin domestic offering ASAP.
Yes, I do appreciate a meal being offered because I’m coming off of another domestic flight with a tight connection and no time to stop for anything.
DL needs to fix their premium cabin domestic offering ASAP.
Yes, I do appreciate a meal being offered because I’m coming off of another domestic flight with a tight connection and no time to stop for anything.
May 31, 2020, 3:44 pm
#607
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Recently flew with my partner and they cannot exceed the 50% cap as of now. The gate agent asked if one of us wanted to sit in first class or stay together in our exit row seats, she said she wasn't allowed to exceed the 50% cap and there was only one more seat in first class she was allowed to fill.
May 31, 2020, 5:32 pm
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May 31, 2020, 7:25 pm
#609
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How was an MCO-DTW flight allowed to be so full? If true, this is a MAJOR problem. Do you have any pictures? I am considering booking this flight in July if they still have blocking. If they are unable/unwilling to commit to that in July I will not fly, that simple....
May 31, 2020, 7:32 pm
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You shouldn’t travel in general if you’re that worried....proper social distancing doesn’t exist on planes even with seat blocking.
May 31, 2020, 8:42 pm
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May 31, 2020, 8:56 pm
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May 31, 2020, 9:22 pm
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May 31, 2020, 10:55 pm
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I highly doubt that the crew was cooking them from raw. They should have been cooked all the way through by the caterer and then reheated on board. If the food wasn't stored properly, either by the caterer (more likely) or the crew (less likely) then that might be the issue.
Jun 1, 2020, 2:53 am
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As much as I hate to say it, UAs Kirby was right when he said social distancing does not exist on a plane.