Jul 8, 2021, 6:40 am
Last edit by: xliioper
Current 2021 First Class meal service status -- Current FC meal service consists of cold meal boxes with the exception of JFK-SEA and BOS-SEA/SFO FC marketed flights which receive hot meal service. This includes both domestic and international DL FC marketed flights. Otherwise, only D1 marketed flights receive hot meals. All flights over 900 miles which depart before 9PM receive meal service in FC. In addition, flights over 2300 miles will receive meal service in FC for departures after 9PM.
There have been no official announcements from DL concerning when hot meals will return to FC, however, it is rumored it will return Q1 2022.
Click here for the 2017 version of this thread.
Click here for the 2018/2019 version of this thread.
Click Here for the 2020 (Prior to COVID) Version of this thread
2020/Early 2021 - COVID Inflight Version of this Thread
There have been no official announcements from DL concerning when hot meals will return to FC, however, it is rumored it will return Q1 2022.
Click here for the 2017 version of this thread.
Click here for the 2018/2019 version of this thread.
Click Here for the 2020 (Prior to COVID) Version of this thread
2020/Early 2021 - COVID Inflight Version of this Thread
Delta In-Flight Meal/Food Service: The Definitive Thread 2021 Edition
Dec 2, 2021, 11:14 am
#1486
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 189
https://tiptopcocktails.com/cocktails/
I don't know, their Old Fashioned tasted pretty good. I don't get the sense they're sacrificing quality for profits that egregiously!
I don't know, their Old Fashioned tasted pretty good. I don't get the sense they're sacrificing quality for profits that egregiously!
My wife's just irritated because Bailey's didn't make it back when they brought back alcohol.
Dec 3, 2021, 7:03 am
#1487
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: DSM
Programs: DL PM
Posts: 78
Hopefully the short ribs are better than the last time (ATL-CDG).
Dec 3, 2021, 11:20 am
#1488
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Paradise
Posts: 1,617
EWR-MSP
Cold boxes choices of Strawberry Chicken Salad, Italian Ham or Tomato Mozarella Sandwich. The salad isn't bad, the portion size just screams snack.
LAX-BOS
Chose the Chicken Marsala. Was tasty except for the kale. Bread was cold (would it kill them to shove it in the over for 30 seconds).
Chicken Marsala
Cold boxes choices of Strawberry Chicken Salad, Italian Ham or Tomato Mozarella Sandwich. The salad isn't bad, the portion size just screams snack.
LAX-BOS
Chose the Chicken Marsala. Was tasty except for the kale. Bread was cold (would it kill them to shove it in the over for 30 seconds).
Chicken Marsala
Dec 3, 2021, 2:26 pm
#1489
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: AMS
Programs: DL Plat, Marriott Gold
Posts: 276
Dec 3, 2021, 6:49 pm
#1490
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: DL Diamond 1.7MM, Starlux Insighter, Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 3,947
Don't know about their Old Fashioned myself, I don't drink all that much, and one of the few things I do drink tend to be Margaritas, generally with a reasonable tequila in them. The old Avion and separate tequila mix was better. The tiptop one, eh, the harshness of it to me spoke of a cheap tequila, but then, at least you could actually tell there was tequila in it I suppose. But to me, eh, just way too harsh of a drink to make it worth it.
My wife's just irritated because Bailey's didn't make it back when they brought back alcohol.
My wife's just irritated because Bailey's didn't make it back when they brought back alcohol.
I do enjoy the Tip Top old fashioned for what it is, but I think the margarita is a total miss - they should swap it out for a different solution at the first opportunity, IMHO.
Dec 4, 2021, 9:25 am
#1491
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: AUS
Programs: DL GM, HHonors Gold, Bonvoy Gold Elite
Posts: 4
Tip Top's canned negroni is kind of strange, too. I wish Delta was stocking the Manhattan on flights but I guess any canned cocktail option is better than me bringing my own bitters, sugar, and stirrer on board like I used to 😂
Dec 4, 2021, 10:42 am
#1492
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Northern Minnesota, US
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG/MR Plat, Kimpton IC, IHG Spire Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 659
I actually liked the Negroni but it wasnt a classic one. Good but just different. The Manhattan is their best drink but I dont mind the Old Fashioned as well.
My favorite beverage is now the Gin and Tonic with Fever Tree tonic (which is amazing). The only thing you need is to snag a lime in the SkyClub since they dont cater those anymore. Apparently limes harbor COVID
My favorite beverage is now the Gin and Tonic with Fever Tree tonic (which is amazing). The only thing you need is to snag a lime in the SkyClub since they dont cater those anymore. Apparently limes harbor COVID
Dec 4, 2021, 4:06 pm
#1493
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: DL Diamond 1.7MM, Starlux Insighter, Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 3,947
Dec 4, 2021, 4:21 pm
#1494
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,793
Dec 5, 2021, 12:50 am
#1496
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: DSM
Programs: DL PM
Posts: 78
MSP-AMS. Short ribs and the egg breakfast.
Dec 5, 2021, 6:30 am
#1497
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,489
- glassware and nuts
- salad and appetizer served as a course before the entree
- dessert (choice of ice cream, chocolate tart or fruit and cheese) served as a course after the entrees
What was missing compared to pre-covid were PDB, hot towels, and the nuts and bread were not warmed
Dec 5, 2021, 8:56 am
#1499
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: SFO
Programs: AY Plat, LH FTL
Posts: 7,374
I have an upcoming JFK-SFO in C+. Is the only difference in F&B as compared to economy the free alcohol?
Dec 5, 2021, 9:54 am
#1500
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: DL DM, National EE, Hertz PC, IHG PL, Bonvoy Amb
Posts: 1,342