*Delta Air Lines is overhauling its onboard service structure, and passengers booked on shorter routes will notice the biggest difference. As of May 19, the airline will no longer offer any food or beverage service on flights spanning less than 349 miles, a policy that covers roughly 450 departures each day, Times Now World reports.
Main Cabin and Delta Comfort+ travelers will be most affected by the change. First class passengers will continue to receive full onboard service no matter the distance flown, and routes of 350 miles or more will largely retain existing snack and drink offerings.
A Delta spokesperson described the update as a step toward uniformity, saying the goal is to “create a more consistent experience across our network.” The airline also confirmed that cabin crew will remain “visible, available, and focused on caring for our customers” on flights where service is no longer provided.
The service overhaul is not the only change hitting Delta passengers. In April, the airline announced an increase to its checked baggage rates, joining other U.S. carriers adjusting prices in response to elevated jet fuel costs connected to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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The new rates apply to most travelers on domestic and short-haul international itineraries. Checking a first bag will cost $45, while a second runs $55 — each reflecting a $10 bump. Those needing to check a third bag will absorb the steepest increase, with that fee now set at $200, a $50 rise from the previous rate.
“These updates are part of Delta’s ongoing review of pricing across its business and reflect the impact of evolving global conditions and industry dynamics,” the carrier said in a statement.
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