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Delta Cuts Coach Drink Service on Short Flights Starting May 19

Delta Air Lines will stop offering complimentary drinks in Economy on short-haul flights starting May 19, a move that makes its service less generous than United and American

Why it matters

Affects 3 airline programs (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines).

What happened

Delta Air Lines is reducing its Economy service on short flights by cutting complimentary beverage service. The policy change takes effect on May 19. This reduction makes Delta's short-flight drink service less generous than competitors United Airlines and American Airlines, which continue to offer drinks on these routes

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