Will Delta ever restore complimentary economy meal service on transcons?
Sep 20, 22, 7:04 pm
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Will Delta ever restore complimentary economy meal service on transcons?
Im on a dinner time BOS to SFO flight. Im in F, but its absurd to me that Delta hasnt restored meal service in economy on these 6 hour flights. I remember taking JFK to SEA earlier in the year in economy and running into the same issue. Do you think it comes back in 2023? Are economy transcon meals still discontinued on AA and UA as well?
Sep 20, 22, 7:48 pm
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I could be wrong, but I don't think UA ever had complementary economy meals on transcons (in modern times). Not sure about AA
Sep 20, 22, 7:59 pm
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For a brief period pre-COVID UA had hot meals in E+ only; I dont believe that has returned. However, on EWR-LAX/SFO flights operated by widebodies, UA is currently serving hot meals in Premium Plus- for now theyre the only ones selling Premium Economy on transcons, but it looks like both DL and AA will be entering that space in the next 1-2 years.
Currently, AA is offering a cold snack in Y on JFK-LAX/SFO (maybe SNA as well) and on BOS-LAX. The afternoon/evening service is along the lines of sandwich/wrap, fruit and cheese plate or veggie and hummus plate; dont remember the breakfast options but its along those lines
Currently, AA is offering a cold snack in Y on JFK-LAX/SFO (maybe SNA as well) and on BOS-LAX. The afternoon/evening service is along the lines of sandwich/wrap, fruit and cheese plate or veggie and hummus plate; dont remember the breakfast options but its along those lines
Sep 20, 22, 8:40 pm
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Originally Posted by Mountain Explorer
I could be wrong, but I don't think UA ever had complementary economy meals on transcons (in modern times). Not sure about AA
Sep 20, 22, 9:15 pm
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I dont recall DL having complimentary economy meals in the past 10 years on most domestic routes. I flew E+ ATL-ANC around 2017 and packed a picnic for my family.
Werent there free meals on the long HNL (ATL, MSP) flights and maybe the JFK-LAX/SFO? I never flew those routes so have no first hand knowledge.
Werent there free meals on the long HNL (ATL, MSP) flights and maybe the JFK-LAX/SFO? I never flew those routes so have no first hand knowledge.
Sep 20, 22, 10:01 pm
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Originally Posted by dw
For a brief period pre-COVID UA had hot meals in E+ only; I dont believe that has returned. However, on EWR-LAX/SFO flights operated by widebodies, UA is currently serving hot meals in Premium Plus- for now theyre the only ones selling Premium Economy on transcons, but it looks like both DL and AA will be entering that space in the next 1-2 years.
Currently, AA is offering a cold snack in Y on JFK-LAX/SFO (maybe SNA as well) and on BOS-LAX. The afternoon/evening service is along the lines of sandwich/wrap, fruit and cheese plate or veggie and hummus plate; dont remember the breakfast options but its along those lines
Currently, AA is offering a cold snack in Y on JFK-LAX/SFO (maybe SNA as well) and on BOS-LAX. The afternoon/evening service is along the lines of sandwich/wrap, fruit and cheese plate or veggie and hummus plate; dont remember the breakfast options but its along those lines
Now with PP, UA dropped the E+ meals. However, in the O cabin, they are providing the full J meals
Sep 20, 22, 10:43 pm
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Delta had free economy meals (I define meal as a cold sandwich for this purpose) pre-Covid on most of their transcons:
https://news.delta.com/delta-debuts-...als-12-markets
Looks like AA has restored this for the JFK to SFO/LAX routes, would be great for Delta to bring it back
https://news.delta.com/delta-debuts-...als-12-markets
Looks like AA has restored this for the JFK to SFO/LAX routes, would be great for Delta to bring it back
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Sep 20, 22, 11:03 pm
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Pre covid, the meals in coach on those transcon DL flights were a nice differentiator, especially on JFK-LAX/SFO and LAX-DCA for my own travel patterns at the time. I think my first experience with it was on an SFO-BOS flight. I’d really like to see this return!
Sep 20, 22, 11:43 pm
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First time I ever had chicken breast stuffed with broccoli, and hassleback potatoes on the side, was in economy down the back on Delta from LAX to ATL a very long time ago. Sigh.
Sep 20, 22, 11:57 pm
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Originally Posted by emma dog
I dont recall DL having complimentary economy meals in the past 10 years on most domestic routes. I flew E+ ATL-ANC around 2017 and packed a picnic for my family.
Werent there free meals on the long HNL (ATL, MSP) flights and maybe the JFK-LAX/SFO? I never flew those routes so have no first hand knowledge.
Werent there free meals on the long HNL (ATL, MSP) flights and maybe the JFK-LAX/SFO? I never flew those routes so have no first hand knowledge.
RDU - SEA and v.v qualified but not RDU - LAX presumably because of the AS competition on SEA
Sep 21, 22, 12:03 am
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I dont think UA has meals on the EWR-HNL in main cabin, so I dont think any of the carriers are rushing to do this
I remember in the mid-2000s CO was the only airline still offering meals to all Y passengers and it was a huge marketing campaign for them. I remember flying them for a mileage run when they were still sky team and I got the meal. and let's just say it wasn't anything worth clamoring for
I remember in the mid-2000s CO was the only airline still offering meals to all Y passengers and it was a huge marketing campaign for them. I remember flying them for a mileage run when they were still sky team and I got the meal. and let's just say it wasn't anything worth clamoring for
Sep 21, 22, 12:49 am
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Originally Posted by emma dog
Werent there free meals on the long HNL (ATL, MSP) flights and maybe the JFK-LAX/SFO? I never flew those routes so have no first hand knowledge.
Sep 21, 22, 1:04 am
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Originally Posted by gitismatty
I dont think UA has meals on the EWR-HNL in main cabin, so I dont think any of the carriers are rushing to do this
I remember in the mid-2000s CO was the only airline still offering meals to all Y passengers and it was a huge marketing campaign for them. I remember flying them for a mileage run when they were still sky team and I got the meal. and let's just say it wasn't anything worth clamoring for
I remember in the mid-2000s CO was the only airline still offering meals to all Y passengers and it was a huge marketing campaign for them. I remember flying them for a mileage run when they were still sky team and I got the meal. and let's just say it wasn't anything worth clamoring for
here are the details
https://liveandletsfly.com/united-ai...-hawaii-meals/
Sep 21, 22, 1:08 am
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I am guessing Delta doesnt serve an economy meal on ATL-HNL now. Kind of a joke. The introduction of JFK-HNL and ATL-OGG would be a good occasion to bring back economy meals on these routes
Sep 21, 22, 1:34 am
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Originally Posted by unitedbusiness
a complimentary light meal is served on the EWR / ORD - HNL routes
here are the details
https://liveandletsfly.com/united-ai...-hawaii-meals/
here are the details
https://liveandletsfly.com/united-ai...-hawaii-meals/
