A REFRESHED WINE PROGRAM 

Wine lovers rejoice! A refresh to Delta’s wine list brings new varietals and flavor profiles to its industry-leading inflight wine program. In partnership with master sommelier Andrea Robinson, Delta teams tasted thousands of wines as they curated a list of 20 ranging from rare white wines from Tuscany to bold California Cabernets.  

“The biggest compliment is when a customer says to me ‘I bought this bottle after I discovered it on my last flight,” said Manion Taylor. “It really cements how we’re thinking about our wine program – we want your onboard experience to be one where you can discover new varietals, or sip on your go-to pinot.” 

Delicious wines that complement Delta’s onboard meals are the standard. To make their way onto Delta’s wine list, each partner was vetted to ensure they share Delta’s values of diversity and sustainability and reflect the diverse community of the winegrowing world.  

Delta is also investing in its one-of-a-kind Sky Sommelier program for flight attendant leaders on transoceanic flights. The four courses designed in partnership with Andrea Robinson cover a wide range of wine-related topics including wine style and attributes, grape varietals and Delta’s standards for presenting and serving wine.   

“Even as we invest in our onboard experience, we know that nothing is more important than the warmth and care of a Delta employee,” explained Manion Taylor. “We’re expanding training for our people to enhance the best-in-class service we’re known for.” 

Some highlights from this year’s wine program include: 

• Domaine Bousquet Reserve Organic Malbec: This classic expression of the Malbec grape is from a woman-led winery in Mendoza, Argentina and has wild dark berry fruit with light violet floral notes and a suede-smooth tannin texture. It pairs well with beef dishes, like the cocoa-braised short rib. 

• Barbanera in Bianco: A white wine from the Barbanera winery in Tuscany, Italy, that’s made from Sangiovese grapes that are pressed off their skins and vinified quickly, resulting in a white wine instead of the typical red. It boasts red fruit notes, citrus and tree fruit tones, making it a great pair with seafood and firm cheeses. 

• Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc: Located in the Stellenbosch region of South Africa, Ken Forrester is one of the country’s leading producers of Chenin Blanc. This wine pairs well with spicy dishes, full-flavored fish or chicken dishes. 

• Hahn Chardonnay: The frigid Monterey Bay breezes create the perfect conditions for this elegant, balanced and vegan-friendly Chardonnay. This wine has melon and grilled pineapple flavors, with a hint of oak, and pairs well with Chef Mashama Bailey’s chilled roast chicken salad. 

• Albert Bichot Pouilly-Fuissé: Originating from Burgundy, France, this elegant Pouilly-Fuissé is both lively and aromatic. Dry on the palate, it exudes notes of white fruit and spices, underpinned by a subtle touch of oak and vanilla. It pairs well with buttery seafood and creamy pastas, like the butternut ravioli. 

No matter where you’re sitting, you can expect wines that were thoughtfully chosen. See below for what you can expect on your next flight: 

• Delta One: A selection of two red wines, two white wines, rosé, champagne and port; the wine list is updated seasonally and pulls from a selection of over 20 labels.  

• First Class: A variety of premium selections with 750ml pour bottle options; customers in First Class can expect to choose from one white and one red option. 

• Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin: Customers flying on long-haul international routes can choose between a complimentary white or a red wine. For domestic and short-haul international routes, customers will continue to enjoy some of the diverse and women-run wine brands (Imagery Estate, Une Femme) they already know and love – these wines are complimentary in Delta Comfort+ and for purchase in Main Cabin.  

For the best experience, customers in Delta One, First Class and Delta Premium Select can pre-select their meal seven days prior to their trip and choose from an extended “limited selection” menu. 

Highlights from Delta’s new menu lineup include the following meals, available on flights over 900 miles:

Fan-favorite cocoa-braised short rib with creamy polenta, broccoli and carrots, available in Delta One on transcontinental flights out of JFK in partnership with Union Square Events, the catering hospitality division of Union Square Hospitality Group, home to some of New York’s most beloved establishments. Also pictured is the fall-forward butternut squash ravioli with beurre blanc, pumpkin seeds, pickled squash and mild Fresno chiles. 

Delta One entrees curated by Chef Guy Martin on flights from CDG to the U.S., including braised beef with red wine sauce, potato puree and zucchini; roasted chicken breast with cranberry and chicken jus, quinoa risotto and carrot puree; zucchini and cheese cannelloni with pepper cream sauce, edamame and pickled radish. Chef Martin is the chef of Le Grand Vefour restaurant in Paris, which has previously been awarded three Michelin stars.  

Jon & Vinny’s iconic braised meatballs with Bianco DiNapoli marinara, garlic bread and Goia ricotta will expand to additional markets, including Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland and Salt Lake City – available for customers in domestic First Class where meal service is offered. 

Breakfast, lunch and dinner options curated by Chef Mashama Bailey on domestic First Class flights where meal service is offered out of Atlanta. For breakfast, rise and shine with bacon and eggs with homestyle potatoes and white cheddar cheese; pecan honey bun with apple-cranberry compote; or Grey Market pecan granola with peach compote and almond milk. 

For lunch and dinner out of Atlanta, Chef Mashama Bailey’s domestic First Class menu includes a chilled roasted chicken salad with arugula, sundried tomatoes, artichokes, celery, pepperoncini, olives and pumpernickel crackers or Pasta Mami spinach ricotta ravioli with marinara sauce and parmesan cheese, served with mixed greens and a balsamic vinaigrette.  

COMPLIMENTARY SNACKS 

 All Delta customers on flights over 499 miles can choose from one of four sweet or savory snacks, including: Lotus Biscoff cookies, 88 Acres dark chocolate sea salt seed and oat bar, 30K snack mix or SunChips Garden Salsa flavored whole grain snacks. 

Customers in Delta Comfort+ and First Class on select domestic flights can also choose from a premium snack basket, which includes the iconic Lotus Biscoff cookie, transformed into a sandwich: two delicious cookies with a smooth vanilla filling.  

PAPER CUPS WILL ELIMINATE 7M POUNDS OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC ONBOARD ANNUALLY 

Delta is leading the way with its new paper cups, which begin to roll out across our international network later this month and will continue across the entire network in 2025.  

Once fully rolled out, this move will eliminate nearly 7 million pounds of single-use-plastic onboard annually and bring Delta one step closer to minimizing single-use plastics on board by 2025. Delta has spent years prototyping and testing quality paper cups capable of withstanding hot, cold and spirits while meeting strict environmental regulations.

Sustainability

Sustainable science: How Delta is eliminating 7M pounds of single-use plastic on board with new paper cups

Delta will begin its final testing of new paper cups on board transcontinental flights starting in December 2023. This latest sustainability milestone underscores the airline’s commitment to innovation and progress. Pending testing, the new paper cups will be rolled out throughout Delta’s network.