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Delta Airlines Announces More Comfort and Fun

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Photos Credit: Jill Weinlein

Negative airline experiences have been in the news recently. Fortunately, Delta Airlines is promoting a positive attitude by opening  #DeltaAltitudeLounge pop-ups to the public, informing potential passengers about the onboard services and premium comfort offered in each of the six cabin options. 

Attending a #DeltaAltitudeLounge pop-up in Culver City, I learned that Delta now offers new nonstop routes that include LAX to JFK, BOS to SFO and LAX to DCA. From Los Angeles there are over 70 nonstop destinations around the globe. Internationally they serve 13 nonstop destinations including Tokyo, Shanghai and Sydney.

Flying on Delta is more luxurious than many of the competing airlines. Here's a peek at the new amenities and onboard services to make passengers flight experience better than its been in a long time. 

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Fly in Comfort

Soft slate gray slippers are available in all cabins on flights to China, Australia, Japan and Korea. Delta One and Delta Premium Select customers receive a Tumi amenity kit with Kiehl’s lip balm and deluxe hand and body aloe vera lotion that is grapefruit-scented. On flights to China and Australia, Delta One passengers can relax, dine and work in a roomy flat bed seat that can be adjusted 180 degrees for sleeping on the Westin Heavenly in-flight bed with luxurious white comforters and hypoallergenic pillows. Change out of your clothes into comfortable and stylish loungewear and slippers. To block sound, passengers receive LSTN Sound Co. noise cancelling headphones that also enhances the onboard Delta Studio entertainment system.

Culinary Delights

The new improved food and beverage program includes heated nuts for Delta One flight experiences. On select routes, Comfort and Main Cabin passengers receive complimentary meals that includes Luvo and Murray’s cheese. The Murray’s cheese plate offers Spanish Manchego, Boerenkaas aged Gouda and Grafton’s Vermont Cheddar with Rustic Bakery olive oil flatbread, dried apricots, almonds, fresh apple wedges, grapes and a dark mint chocolate. Also on the menu is a turkey brioche sandwich with carrot and celery sticks and red pepper hummus. It’s served with a Godiva caramel-filled milk chocolate. Vegetarians will enjoy a Luvo Harissa Veggie Wrap on a whole grain tortilla and served with grapes, strawberry, and an oatmeal crunch cookie. Complimentary premium snacks include Biscoff cookies, Squirrel Brank almonds, Pretzel Perfection Olive Oil Sea Salt Pretzels and Kind Healthy Grains Oats & Honey Bars. For a refreshing sweet treat passengers will enjoy Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum & Haagen-Dazs, Jeni’s Ice Cream and Honeysuckle gelato on certain flights.

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Wine and Spirits

On North American flights, passengers receive a glass (or more) of Avissi Prosecco wine and pours of premium wines selected by Delta’s Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson. These wines pair nicely with Delta’s newest in-flight culinary partners. Guests may also sip Macallan Double Cast 12-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky on certain flights. 

There are six different cabin areas on certain Delta airplanes. Here's what passengers can expect:

Basic Economy: The best value, travelers sit in a main cabin seat and receive Delta's signature service with complimentary snacks, non-alcoholic beverages and access to hours of entertainment on Delta Studio. Travelers will not receive a seat assignment until after check-in or at the gate. This ticket is not eligible for same-day changes and paid or complimentary upgrades or preferred seats. Travelers will board in the last zone.

Main Cabin: Passengers receivecomplimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages like Starbucks coffee, tea, juice, sodas or water. Wi-Fi is available for purchase on many flights and travelers receive complimentary access to hours of movies and shows on Delta Studio. These travelers can select Preferred Seats for a small fee. It may be waved for Medallion Members. 

Delta Comfort: Select domestic and international flights passengers receive up to 3 more inches of legroom on domestic flights and 4 more inches on international flights. There is an exclusive to your seat dedicated overhead space and Sky Priority boarding. Travelers receive a complimentary pillow, blanket, headset and amenity kit on international and cross-country flights. 

First Class: Receive personalized service from a dedicated flight attendant, Sky Priority service from the beginning to the end of the flight. Spacious seats are up to 8 inches more legroom (up to 50% more) than Main Cabin seats. The seats are wider and recline up to 5.4 inches. The seatback screen has access to premium entertainment with ergonomically-designed earbuds by Billboard on select flights. Get cozy in a large Westin Heavenly In-Flight blanket and pillow. Fine dining options with beer, wine and spirits is offered throughout the flight.

Delta Premium Select: Up to 75% more recline than in a Main Cabin seat that is wider and offers an adjustable fold-out foot and leg rest. Westin Heavenly In-Flight blanket and pillow is on every seat. Tumi amenity kit is delivered and fine dining cuisine is plated on premium flatware. Passengers receive Sky Priority that includes expedited security, premium boarding and faster bag delivery on arrival. Seats offer up to a 13.3" in-flight entertainment screen to watch Delta Studio movies and shows.

Delta One: Fresh and local seasonal meals created by culinary consulting experts that include restaurateurs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, known for their popular dining So Cal restaurants Animal, Son of a Gun and Jon & Vinny's. Other culinary icons include Linton Hopkins and Union Square Hospitality Group. Their cuisine is served on globally renowned stylish Alessi service products and tableware. Delta One customers receive a Tumi amenity kit with Kiehl’s lip balm and deluxe hand and body lotion that is grapefruit-scented with aloe vera and oatmeal. On flights to China and Australia, Delta One passengers can relax, dine and work in a roomy flat bed seat that can be adjusted 180 degrees for sleeping on the Westin Heavenly in-flight bed with luxurious white comforters and hypoallergenic pillows. Change out of your clothes into comfortable and stylish loungewear and slippers. To block sound, passengers receive LSTN Sound Co. noise cancelling headphones that can enhance the onboard Delta Studio entertainment system.

Jill Weinlein

Los Angeles based Jill Weinlein covers travel, food and lifestyle destinations for multiple newspapers, magazines and websites. Her areas of expertise include, luxury travel, culinary reviews, cruising and family travel destinations. Born in Los Angeles, Jill studied Communications and Theatre Arts at UCLA. She has a a Dine and Travel blog - www.dineandtravel.me and she writes a weekly restaur...(Read More)

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