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An economy class passenger on a short Delta flight looks disappointed as free snacks and drinks are no longer offered.
Food & Drink

Delta cuts free snacks, drinks on short economy flights

Nearly 450 daily Delta flights, 9% of its total operations, will no longer offer complimentary snacks or drinks for economy passengers.

Sophie Nguyen·May 6, 2026
Empty seats in a Delta airplane cabin on a short flight, highlighting the absence of complimentary snacks and beverages.
Services

Delta halts food/beverage on flights under 350 miles

Starting May 19, nearly 1 in 10 Delta flights will no longer offer complimentary snacks or beverages, impacting hundreds of thousands of economy passengers annually.

Sophie Nguyen·May 5, 2026