Delta to offer ‘welcome drink’ to coach passengers on long haul flights

As airlines boost profits by packing more passengers into smaller spaces, lengthy international trips have become increasingly cramped and miserable. Delta Air Lines hopes a refreshing drink and a nicer dinner setting will help make up for all that. Starting Nov 5 in the coach class cabin of international trips of more than 6.5 hours, the carrier will start off each flight offering coach passengers a free peach and sparkling wine cocktail or bottled water, a hot towel for freshening up and an updated menu for on-board meals. Food will be served on a small platter instead of a traditional tray, with a place mat. Dessert and coffee will be served separately. Delta declined to say how much it spent developing the new service. <br/>