Delta Is Giving Delta One Its Biggest Overhaul in Nearly 30 Years

Delta is making some big changes to its Delta One business class experience. And for once, the seats themselves aren’t the focus.

On October 14, Delta announced what it calls its largest overhaul of the Delta One experience in nearly 30 years. The changes include new menus, upgraded dining service, additional amenities, and more flexibility for passengers who would rather sleep than eat.

The rollout begins this fall on transoceanic Delta One flights departing Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), before expanding across the airline’s global network in early 2027.

What’s Changing in Delta One?

The biggest changes involve dining. Delta partnered with several chefs to redesign its menus, introducing dishes such as a Wagyu beef burger, roasted sea bass, braised lamb, and beef short ribs.

The airline is also refreshing its beverage selection. Blanton’s bourbon joins the menu in December, alongside an expanded Champagne Taittinger partnership and a new wine program featuring 13 wines from 11 different wineries.

Delta One passengers will also be able to preorder their entrées until 18 hours before departure, six hours later than before. The airline is introducing lighter meal options and allowing passengers on long-haul flights to skip the usual pre-arrival meal in favor of a coffee and croissant.

Other changes include:

• New amenities: Updated Missoni amenity kits arrive November 3, while additional pillows and Bombas socks will be available on select flights.
• More drinks: New cocktails and mocktails, plus premium Japanese sake on flights to and from Tokyo-Haneda.
• Updated service: New tableware and changes to how meals are presented.
• Expanded Porsche fleet: Delta plans to increase its fleet of airport vehicles from 40 to 70 across 15 airports by 2028. Porsche service is available to Delta One customers who book VIP Select.

A Continued Focus on the Premium Experience

These changes focus on Delta’s soft product (food, service, bedding, and other amenities) rather than its hard product (the physical seats and cabin).

Delta has spent years expanding its premium cabins and opening dedicated Delta One lounges. The latest investment focuses on the onboard experience.

And the rollout will begin with transoceanic flights departing Los Angeles this fall, with the rest of the Delta One network following in early 2027.