Delta Ends Snacks, Beverages on Flights Under 350 Miles

Delta Air Lines will eliminate complimentary snacks and beverages on flights shorter than 350 miles starting May 19, affecting about 450 daily routes primarily in the United States.

The change applies to Main Cabin and Delta Comfort passengers on shorthaul trips, such as those from Atlanta to Charlotte or Atlanta to Nashville. Flights of 350 miles or more will continue to offer standard snack and beverage service. Delta First Class customers will receive full service regardless of distance. A Delta spokesperson stated, "Beginning May 19, Delta is adjusting onboard beverage service to create a more consistent experience across our network. Customers travelling in Delta Comfort and Delta Main on flights 350 miles and above will now receive full beverage and snack service, while shorter flights will no longer offer food and beverage service, with the exception of Delta First, which always receives full service."

The airline emphasized that flight crews will remain focused on customer care even without onboard offerings. This adjustment builds on prior reductions, including the elimination of service on flights under 250 miles in 2015.

Passengers have expressed frustration online,...