If you fly long-haul out of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, a noticeably better trip is on its way. Delta Air Lines just announced the most comprehensive redesign of its Delta One dining and hospitality experience in 30 years. The update is part of more than $1 billion Delta has invested in fleet upgrades, and it touches nearly everything from the menu to the amenity kit.
What’s Changing in Delta One
The new menu leans hearty. Highlights include:
- A wagyu beef burger with caramelized onions and cheddar on a brioche bun
- Braised lamb with red wine demi-glace
- Beef short rib with potato gratin
- Roasted sea bass
- A seasonal wild mushroom risotto
- Mac and cheese topped with garlic breadcrumbs
Lighter picks include a chicken Caesar salad and a chicken salad croissant.
Then there’s the dessert cart. It brings:
- An ice cream sundae topped with a soft doughnut
- A dairy-free sorbet with an optional Champagne float
- A fruit and cheese plate
Drinks get attention too. Blanton’s bourbon comes on board December 1, and a new wine program with 13 wines from 11 wineries starts this October. Nonalcoholic Hugo Spritz and Paloma options follow in 2027. A new Missoni amenity kit with Grown Alchemist skincare arrives November 3, along with a second Missoni pillow and Bombas socks on select routes.
More Control Over How You Eat and Sleep
The most practical change may be flexibility. Travelers will be able to pre-select a meal 18 hours before departure, choose smaller portions, or skip the morning meal service and sleep in. Before the meal, a hot towel, warm nuts, and your preferred drink will be waiting in the console.
On an overnight flight to Europe, that sleep option could matter more than anything on the menu. Arriving rested is often the difference between enjoying day one of a trip and losing it to jet lag.
Why This Matters at MSP
Delta is by far the largest carrier at MSP, and it uses Delta One seats on long-haul international routes to Europe and Asia. Delta has operated nearly 3,000 flights to those regions from MSP in the past year. That puts this upgrade in front of a wide range of Minnesota travelers, from business flyers to families saving up for a big trip.
Timing is the part to watch. The new experience launches first on Delta One transatlantic routes out of Los Angeles this fall, then expands across Delta’s entire global network, including MSP, by early 2027. If you’re booking a Delta One trip from MSP before then, don’t assume every item will be on board yet, since a few pieces have their own start dates.
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