The recent collaboration between Delta Air Lines and Shake Shack incorporates the concept of bringing To-Go burgers to new heights.
In December, Delta passengers who sat in first class on a particular flight were given the option to order a cheeseburger from the cult burger chain as a meal on the flight.
Initially, burgers were only available on flights over 900 miles from Boston Logan International Airport. However, as of last week, they are currently offering first class on all flights over 900 miles.
- Boston
- Atlanta
- Los Angeles
- New York (LaGuardia)
- Seattle
“Customers have been enthusiastic about the Shake Shack experience on the flight after offering more than 10,000 burgers from Boston since its launch in December,” Stephanie Ruster, managing director of Delta’s onboard services, said in a press release.
Specifically, the entree options include Shake Shack’s 100% Angus Beef Patty, served in cheese-topped and toasted potato bread. Travelers can customize their burgers with the signature shack sauce of tomato, lettuce and shake shack (a tangy and creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup and spices). The burger comes with chips, Caesar salad and dark chocolate brownies.
Travelers must pre-select hamburger options via the Friedelta app or a link sent to an email before departure.
Delta has also expanded its long-standing partnership with Los Angeles Italian restaurant John & Vinny, and is currently offering stewed meatballs from the front post with marinara, garlic bread and ricotta on additional routes. Previously only available on top flights from Los Angeles (LAX), meatballs are also available at top departures from Minneapolis’ Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). Paul (MSP), Orlando (MCO), Portland (PDX), Seattle (Sea), Salt Lake City (SLC), Tampa (TPA). All Delta Flight first class passengers have the option to try out a new snack to celebrate the airline’s 100th anniversary: a special biscoff sandwich cookie.
No matter where you sit, the flyer can also try out new tipples on board. Delta recently refreshed the wine programme, which was overseen by Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson. Since 2007, Robinson has been responsible for finding red, white and rosé that shine even at higher altitudes.
Airplane food has long been a punchline, and in recent years airlines around the world have been working to rethink their food and drink offerings. Criticizing blandness, in-flight meals are made by famous chefs, and include gourmet options, catering to a diverse dietary preference that offers vegan, gluten-free, and health-conscious choices. This is especially true for travelers sitting in front of planes. For example, passengers flying in business class on Turkish airlines can dine on dishes prepared by the airline’s award-winning flying chef. Similarly, travelers at Air France’s long-distance La Premier and business cabin can choose an entree curated by the two Michelin-starred French chefs, the famous Regis Marcon and Thierry Marx.
This story was originally published in November 2024 and updated on March 10, 2025 to include current information.
