Delta Air Lines has added an option for business class passengers to “Skip First Meal Service” as part of their pre-selections for on board service. Customers fying long haul in the ‘Delta One’ cabin might choose Trout, non-meat Meatballs, chicken breast or to skip the meal. That is described as having an environmental benefit, to “help[..] reduce food waste.”
Business class passengers booking the cheapest business class fare on a route like Detroit to South Korea are currently spending over $8,000. They are being asked to help save money on food.
The opening of Delta One lounges will make it easier for passengers to eat in the airport before their flights. It would be better if the business class service offered to save the main meal for later in the flight or in place of a second meal.
Delta should consider incentivizing passengers to not eat if it means they can save money by boarding less food. Skymiles or an airport food and beverage credit are more effective than environmental guilt over food waste. It's better to split the savings with the passenger and make it win-WIN.
No one believes that the Atlanta-based airline, which owns an oil refinery and operates a fleet of older and less fuel efficient planes than competitors, is actually green because of its cabin interiors and aircraft paint jobs.
They said they would be carbon neutral in 2020. Carbon offsets often don't offset carbon at all and can increase carbon emissions, so they got there mostly through buying them.
The carrier made a big deal of moving from plastic utensils in domestic first class to wood in order to get rid of plastic, but they didn't plan on bringing back metal. They moved from bottles to cans, which are heavier and burn more fuel.
Delta wants customers to cheer them on because of the environment. United Airlines saves money by not boarding enough food.
Delta does not currently have upgraded lounges for international business class passengers like United and American do. That is about to change. There are also plans for a Delta One lounge.
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