Special Meals
Special meals are currently offered on our international flights and on most domestic routes for customers traveling in Delta First.

Advanced notice is required. Not all special meals are available in all markets. You can request meals via:

  • MyTrips in Special Service Requests
  • Message us or 
  • Call us at 1-800-221-1212

Upon arrival at the departure gate, customers should advise the gate agent they have pre-ordered a special meal and confirm with a flight attendant once on board.

When requesting special meals please note the following exceptions apply:

  • Special meal requests must be added for every new and/or changed reservation. This information is not stored and is not automatically added to your reservation when you add your SkyMiles account
  • When requesting a special meal on a Delta flight, please be sure to select a meal from Delta’s special meal listing as Delta does not fulfill meals that are not part of the special meal menu options
  • Special meals are not available on flights originating from El Paso (ELP), Albuquerque (ABQ), Kansas City (MCI) or Tucson (TUS). Special meal offerings may vary depending upon regional catering availabilities
  • Kosher meals are not available on flights from Bogota (BOG), Cancun (CUN), Lima (LIM), Liberia (LIR), Montego Bay (MBJ), Mexico City (MEX), Panama City (PTY), Puerto Vallarta (PVR), Quito (UIO), Santo Domingo (SDQ), Cabo San Lucas (SJD), San Jose (SJO), and San Juan (SJU).

Meal

Meals follow dietary guidelines and include child-friendly foods for children over the age of two.

Meals are typically prepared in an Indian or Asian cooking style, with limited use of dairy products. This meal does not contain meat, seafood or egg. 

Meals are strictly vegan and do not contain meat, seafood, eggs, dairy or animal by-products.

This is a non-strict vegetarian meal which can include dairy products but eliminates all meats and seafood. Preparation and cooking style may vary.

Meals are typically prepared in an Indian cooking style. This meal may contain seafood, chicken, eggs or dairy.

Meals are prepared with halal certified protein (beef or chicken) and/or natural halal food items such as fruits, vegetables and grains. Meals do not contain pork, pork by-products or items prepared with alcohol. 

Meals are prepared by kosher caterers under rabbinical supervision and may also feature fresh fruit or individually packaged kosher snacks. Special kosher for Passover meals are served during Passover. 

Bland (BLML) meal has been discontinued effective 04/17/2025. All requests made prior to this date will be honored.

If a voluntary or involuntary change is made to a reservation with a pre-existing BLML request after April 17, 2025, the special meal request cannot be re-added and will not be fulfilled.

Balanced Meal – Lower Sodium, Lower Fat and Less Added Sugar

Meals are prepared without added sugar and are lower in sodium, fat and saturated fat. Food items prioritize lean proteins, whole grains, fruits and vegetables.

Meals suitable for those who need to manage blood sugar levels. Foods excluded are high in sugars for example: syrups, jams, cakes and chocolate, unless specifically designed for diabetics.

Meals are prepared with foods and ingredients that do not contain gluten. 

Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that these meals are 100% gluten free.

Balanced Meal – Lower Sodium, Lower Fat and Less Added Sugar 
Meals are prepared without added sugar and are lower in sodium, fat and saturated fat. Food items prioritize lean proteins, whole grains, fruits and vegetables.

This meal is prepared with a reduced amount of fat, sugar, sodium and cholesterol.