So long, peanuts and pretzels! There’s a new food favorite joining the skies.
Delta Airlines passengers will soon be able to enjoy a Shake Shack burger as their in-flight meal.
“A delicious cheeseburger is an iconic comfort food – our customers know that, which is why burgers are one of the top ordered menu items we offer, and we’re thrilled to elevate the offering with Shake Shack,” said Stephanie Laster, Managing Director of Onboard Service, in a Tuesday, Nov. 19, press release.
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“However, our partnership with Shake Shack goes beyond the burger,” she continued. “Shake Shack’s people-first culture and commitment to enriching their neighborhoods are spot on with our own brand values of service excellence and helping the communities we serve.”
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The collaboration between the airline and burger chain is the latest in Delta’s longstanding relationship with Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) and Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer, who is also the founder and executive chairman of USHG.
The cheeseburgers will be available as soon as Dec. 1., beginning exclusively with flights out of Boston, but with plans to expand to “other U.S. markets throughout 2025.” Unfortunately, the all-American classic will be limited to passengers seated in first class and “on routes over 900 miles.”
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The Shake Shack Cheeseburger — which eligible fliers can pre-select as their entrée selection up to seven days before departure via the Fly Delta app or a link sent to their email — is made with 100% Angus beef and comes “topped with cheese and served on a toasted potato bun.”
Additional toppings, such as tomato, lettuce and Shake Shack’s famous ShackSauce, will be available on the side, as well as chips, a Caesar salad, and a dark chocolate brownie “reminiscent of Shack Attack flavors from some of the brand’s dessert offerings.”
Other popular Shake Shack menu items — such as their crinkle-cut fries, hot dogs, and milkshakes — won’t be offered.
Michael Kark, President of Global Licensing at Shake Shack, said the restaurant chain is “always looking for new and innovative ways to meet our guests where they are, even at 35,000 feet.”
“Taking our beloved cheeseburger to new heights, Shake Shack is proud to partner with Delta as we elevate the in-flight dining and hospitality experience for travelers across the country,” he added.