Delta Air Lines is redefining its Delta One business-class experience with a new approach to onboard dining, premium beverages, passenger comfort and personalized hospitality. Announced on October 14, 2026, the overhaul focuses on elevating familiar favorites rather than replacing them entirely with elaborate fine dining.

The new experience will begin on transoceanic Delta One flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport in fall 2026, before expanding across Delta’s global network in early 2027.

Fall 2026

Launch From LAX

Early 2027

Global Network Rollout

13 Wines

From 11 Wineries

18 Hours

Meal Preselection Deadline

The redesigned menu was developed by Delta’s culinary team with chef Simon Hulstone, whose restaurant has a long-standing Michelin-starred history. It focuses on recognizable dishes, carefully selected ingredients and presentation designed to deliver a consistent experience at cruising altitude.

Main Courses

Wagyu Beef Burger

Lightly toasted brioche bun, caramelized onions, cheddar and cornichons.

Headline Dish

Roasted Sea Bass

With tomato-tarragon sauce.

Braised Lamb

With red wine demi-glace.

Beef Short Rib

Accompanied by vegetables and potato gratin.

Seasonal Risotto

Featuring ingredients such as wild mushrooms, Parmesan, roasted zucchini and cherry tomatoes.

Changes Seasonally

Macaroni and Cheddar

Topped with garlic breadcrumbs.

Vegetarian-Friendly

Chicken Caesar Salad

For passengers looking for a lighter meal.

Lighter Option

Grilled Salmon

With ginger-soy sauce, on flights between the U.S. and Tokyo-Haneda.

From Feb. 2027

New Midflight Options

For journeys where travelers want something between the main services: a chicken salad croissant, and hummus and crudités.

Regionally Inspired Dishes

Delta has worked with chefs Jereme Leung and Norio Ueno to make the menu more relevant to passengers’ destinations, rather than offering the same selection on every route.

Desserts and Cheese

Delta is keeping its signature dessert cart while expanding the selection available at the end of a meal.

Upgraded Ice Cream Sundae

Signature chocolate sauce, Amarena cherries, pecan praline crumble and a soft doughnut garnish.

Dairy-Free Sorbet

A lighter alternative that can be paired with Champagne Taittinger for a Champagne float.

Napa Valley Fruit & Cheese Plate

Cheeses from Cowgirl Creamery and Cypress Grove, with artisan crisps from Rustic Bakery.

Wine, Sake, Bourbon and Cocktails

The new wine selection was curated with Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson, with input from Delta customers. The final collection features 13 wines from 11 wineries, chosen from approximately 1,600 wines, including established Napa Valley producers and international labels. Champagne Taittinger is also expanding to domestic Delta One services.

Champagne Taittinger

Expanding to domestic Delta One services.

Domestic

DASSAI 45 Sake

On flights to and from Tokyo-Haneda, complementing regionally inspired dishes.

From Nov. 3, 2026

Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon

Delta says it will be the first airline to serve this Kentucky bourbon onboard.

From Dec. 1, 2026

Hugo Spritz & Paloma

Both in alcoholic and nonalcoholic versions.

Intl. Mar. / Dom. Apr. 2027

More Control Over Meal Times

  • Longer preselection window: passengers can preselect their main course until 18 hours before departure, six hours longer than before. Options include lighter meals and gluten-free choices.
  • Sleep-friendly breakfast: eligible travelers can opt for coffee and a croissant instead of a full plated breakfast before landing.
  • “Sip and settle” ritual: a hot towel, warm nuts and a preferred beverage before dining begins.
  • Personal touches: freshly cracked pepper during the first course, and sauces served separately.

Refreshed Amenity Kits and Bedding

Missoni Winter Elsewhere Kit

A nature-inspired design with a wrist strap, including Grown Alchemist personal-care products and a Marvis dental kit.

From Nov. 3, 2026

Missoni Mini Pillow

A new addition to the onboard sleep offering on transoceanic Delta One flights.

Bombas Socks

Complimentary branded socks return on selected domestic and international flights departing the U.S., depending on the route.

How the New Experience Was Developed

  • Flight attendants and team members involved 200+
  • Development process 14+ months
  • Dedicated trial flights 36
  • Feedback submissions 200+
  • New pieces of tableware 60+

Part of a Wider Premium Investment

Separately, Delta is preparing its next-generation Delta One suite for the Airbus A350-1000, expected to enter service in early 2027, alongside refurbishments of existing Airbus A330 cabins.

The updated menu and service program are being introduced separately from the new suite, so the onboard experience will depend on the route and the stage of the rollout. By combining upgraded food, a broader drinks program, more flexible meal choices and new comfort amenities, Delta is positioning the entire onboard journey, not just the seat, as a key part of its premium product.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

It will begin on transoceanic Delta One flights from Los Angeles (LAX) in fall 2026, before expanding across Delta’s global network in early 2027.

Highlights include a Wagyu beef burger, roasted sea bass, braised lamb, beef short rib, a seasonal risotto, macaroni and cheddar, and a chicken Caesar salad.

Delta’s culinary team worked with chef Simon Hulstone, while chefs Jereme Leung and Norio Ueno contributed regionally inspired dishes.

Yes. Macaroni and cheddar is a vegetarian-friendly choice, and the expanded preselection menu includes lighter meals and gluten-free options.

Passengers can preselect their main course until 18 hours before departure, six hours longer than the previous deadline.

Yes. Eligible travelers can choose coffee and a croissant instead of a complete plated breakfast before landing.

A new list of 13 wines, DASSAI 45 sake on Tokyo-Haneda routes from November 3, 2026, Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon from December 1, 2026, and Hugo Spritz and Paloma cocktails and mocktails in 2027.

The Missoni Winter Elsewhere kit, launching November 3, 2026, includes Grown Alchemist personal-care products and a Marvis dental kit, with a wrist strap for easy carrying.

No. The new menu and service are introduced separately from the next-generation suite for the Airbus A350-1000, which is expected to enter service in early 2027.

An upgraded ice cream sundae, a dairy-free sorbet that can become a Champagne float, and a Napa Valley-inspired fruit and cheese plate.