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.
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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.
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2020/Early 2021 - COVID Inflight Version of this Thread
Delta In-Flight Meal/Food Service: The Definitive Thread — 2021 Edition
Sep 22, 2021, 9:30 pm
#961
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Sep 23, 2021, 9:35 am
#962
In memoriam
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Sep 23, 2021, 10:06 am
#964
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Sep 23, 2021, 10:15 am
#965
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Sep 23, 2021, 10:36 am
#966
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I havent seen any updates on the glassware/plates coming back or in use - I saw a few photos of D1 (domestic & international) with glass cups and real plates.
Has anyone received domestic first class with real cups/mugs for drinks or are they still serving the plastic cups and paper mugs? Granted the food boxes are served in boxes, so nothing is plated on real plates, I get that.
Thanks!
Has anyone received domestic first class with real cups/mugs for drinks or are they still serving the plastic cups and paper mugs? Granted the food boxes are served in boxes, so nothing is plated on real plates, I get that.
Thanks!
Sep 23, 2021, 2:08 pm
#968
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)i.e. that doesn't mean necessarily that all my other odd-numbered flights failed to observe it, just that I'm not willing to swear either way.
Sep 23, 2021, 2:29 pm
#969
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I don't know -- it's not super important to me, so it's not like I keep close track. I chose my phrasing deliberately (maybe I know too many lawyers )
i.e. that doesn't mean necessarily that all my other odd-numbered flights failed to observe it, just that I'm not willing to swear either way.
)i.e. that doesn't mean necessarily that all my other odd-numbered flights failed to observe it, just that I'm not willing to swear either way.
Sep 23, 2021, 2:51 pm
#970
Join Date: Dec 2007
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What would be dinner on dl JFK to PDX in first
It is listed as dinner, but i have no idea is it like in D1 as 757 is with flat beds. Any info in highly appreciated
Sep 23, 2021, 4:29 pm
#971
Join Date: Dec 2011
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I havent seen any updates on the glassware/plates coming back or in use - I saw a few photos of D1 (domestic & international) with glass cups and real plates.
Has anyone received domestic first class with real cups/mugs for drinks or are they still serving the plastic cups and paper mugs? Granted the food boxes are served in boxes, so nothing is plated on real plates, I get that.
Thanks!
Has anyone received domestic first class with real cups/mugs for drinks or are they still serving the plastic cups and paper mugs? Granted the food boxes are served in boxes, so nothing is plated on real plates, I get that.
Thanks!
Sep 23, 2021, 5:25 pm
#972
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I just flew DL economy transatlantic for the first time in a long time (AMS-ATL and ATL-CDG return). I was very impressed with the food onboard and amenities like eye mask, ear plugs, and decent headphones. I fly a couple times a year between the US and EU and historically have always preferred the European airlines, but I think DL is now on par in terms of overall service level.
Sep 23, 2021, 6:41 pm
#973
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Sep 23, 2021, 11:13 pm
#974
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Another flight. Another sad box.
Sep 24, 2021, 2:21 am
#975
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Delta effectively does not serve food on Transcon premium classes
Today, I returned JFK-SAN, also in a 757, but was sold and configured as regular first class. Meal was pretty much the same crap-in-a-box, just less stale.