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Delta will end free snack and beverage service in economy on flights under 350 miles starting May 19, affecting about 9% of daily flights; full beverage and snack service will remain on 350+ mile flights in Delta Comfort and Delta Main cabins, with the policy designed to standardize the experience across the network.
Delta Air Lines will drop any food or beverage service on flights of 349 miles or less starting May 19, affecting about 450 daily flights (~9%). Full service remains on 350+ mile routes for Delta Comfort and Main Cabin, while First Class continues to be fully served on all flights. The change aligns Delta with peers that limit short-haul service (United on flights over 300 miles; American on routes under 250 miles).
Delta Air Lines will drop complimentary snacks and beverages for Main Cabin and Delta Comfort+ on flights under 350 miles starting May 19, 2026; First Class remains unaffected. About 450 daily short-haul flights will have no in-flight service, while longer routes (350 miles or more) retain full beverage and snack service. Notable affected routes include LAX–SFO, JFK–BOS, and ATL–CLT. The change aims to address tight service windows on short hops rather than just cost-cutting, so travelers should plan ahead by eating or drinking at the airport or bringing their own snacks and verify itinerary distance for connections.
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