The company Delta Air Lines has recently declared that it has changed its policy of service provision to its passengers in short haul flights.

The airline states that it has decided to minimise operational expenses and enhance the efficiency of the services provided by the airline to its passengers during flights.

The Delta said that it is altering its in-flight food and beverage service under which this facility will be dropped in its daily operations.

According to company spokesperson, the onboard beverage service changes were planned to come into effect between May 19 to ensure a more uniform passenger experience over both its network.

According to media reports, passengers on board during the summer season will have no food or beverages.

The Atlanta airline also clarified that flights with the distance of 349 miles or less will no longer have food and beverage services. These are some of the routes that the company serves they include Los Angeles to San Francisco.

But in flights of 350 miles or more, passengers in Delta Comfort and Delta Main Cabin will still receive full food and beverage services which applies to approximately 14% of daily flights by the airline.

The airline has added that even in those flights where cabin service of drinks is not served, there will be cabin crew on board to serve and guide passengers at all times.

In the meantime, full service will still remain to the Delta First Class passengers on all flights.

Airlines in India fear shutdown as fuel prices rise

Earlier, major airlines in India warned the government that they may suspend operations if authorities do not lower jet fuel prices.

The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), which represents carriers such as IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet, said the industry is under extreme stress and nearing a potential shutdown. In a letter to the Civil Aviation Ministry, the group urged the government to restore pandemic-era caps on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) costs and reduce or defer taxes.

Industry concerns have grown amid speculation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration may increase fuel prices after the conclusion of state elections. While the government recently denied plans to raise petrol prices, it avoided commenting on possible changes to jet fuel rates.

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