Delta Air Lines celebrates its 100th anniversary by partnering with the prestigious Taittinger house to offer a luxury experience in the Delta One cabin.
An exclusive partnership launching in the spring of 2025 on strategic routes (Atlanta-Europe, JFK-Europe, and CDG-USA flights), accompanied by tailor-made menus to enhance the in-flight experience. Taittinger Brut La Française, with its golden hue, fine bubbles, and notes of fresh fruits, honey, peach, flowers, and brioche, embodies excellence and elegance at altitude. To mark its centenary, Delta Air Lines is joining forces with Taittinger to introduce this exceptional champagne on board the Delta One cabin on its international flights. This emblematic partnership combines Delta’s service excellence with Taittinger’s expertise and elegance, redefining the premium in-flight experience. Starting this spring, Taittinger champagne will be prominently featured on the Delta One cabin bar cart and served as an aperitif before the meal, ensuring a refined experience throughout the journey. Like all premium beverages offered by the airline, it will remain available for the entire duration of the flight.
“Not all champagnes are created equal. Taittinger is a champagne for connoisseurs—it embodies a discreet and refined elegance that will impress our Delta One customers,” says Kristen Manion Taylor, Senior Vice President of In-Flight Service. “As a family-owned house, Taittinger shares our commitment to excellence, and we are delighted to partner with them to elevate our passengers’ travel experience.”
This partnership also reflects Delta’s ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of premium travel, notably through a demanding and innovative wine selection. The introduction of Taittinger on board underscores this ambition and enhances the art of hospitality at 30,000 feet. “At Delta, we never rest on our laurels. Our teams continuously push the limits to provide an unmatched in-flight experience and exceed our own high standards,” explains Manion Taylor. “Similarly, Taittinger stands out for its superior-quality production, adhering to strict aging requirements and adopting sustainable practices while creating an exceptional champagne.”
“At Taittinger, we take pride in sharing our champagne with those who appreciate craftsmanship and elegance,” adds Vitalie Taittinger, President of the house. “This partnership with Delta—particularly in such a symbolic year—is a fantastic opportunity to introduce our heritage to travelers worldwide. Together, we elevate the art of hospitality, one glass at a time.” Not to mention the wine and food pairing suggestions that will further enhance the experience, with a glass of Taittinger remaining ideal even at altitude.
“Delta’s wine program is an industry benchmark—whether through partnerships with prestigious brands or discovering hidden gems in the wine world, their creativity and commitment to an exceptional in-flight experience are unparalleled,” says Andrea Robinson, Master Sommelier and consultant for Delta.
This year, Delta is also expanding its exclusive Sky Sommelier program, designed for lead flight attendants on transatlantic flights. “The interactions between our flight attendants and customers are one of the pillars of the Delta experience. We invest in training our teams so they continue to cultivate excellence in hospitality and service, which are the hallmarks of our reputation,” concludes Manion Taylor.
About Delta Air Lines
Through exceptional service and the power of innovation, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) continuously seeks ways to ensure that every journey is tailored to each customer.
Delta’s 100,000 employees drive a world-class customer experience across more than 5,000 daily flights to over 290 destinations on six continents, connecting people to each other and to the places they want to go. Delta served over 190 million customers in 2023—safely, reliably, and with innovative customer service—and was recognized by J.D. Power this year as the top airline for passenger satisfaction in First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy. The airline was also once again named the most punctual airline in North America by Cirium. We remain committed to ensuring the future of travel is connected, personalized, and enjoyable. Our people’s genuine and enduring motivation is to make every customer feel welcomed and cared for at every stage of their journey with us.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta operates major hubs and key markets in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Bogota, Boston, Detroit, Lima, London-Heathrow, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK and LaGuardia, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City, Santiago (Chile), Sao Paulo, Seattle, Seoul-Incheon, and Tokyo.
As the world’s leading airline, Delta’s mission is to connect the world, create opportunities, foster understanding, and broaden horizons by connecting people and communities to each other and their own potential.
Through strategic and innovative partnerships with Aeroméxico, Air France-KLM, China Eastern, Korean Air, LATAM, Virgin Atlantic, and WestJet, Delta offers more choices and competition for customers worldwide. Delta’s premium product lineup is further enhanced by its unique partnership with Wheels Up Experience.
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Connection is at the heart of everything we do at Delta. That’s why we are bringing fast, free Wi-Fi, powered by T-Mobile, across our global fleet—an unprecedented level of connectivity. With over 700 aircraft already equipped with reliable, high-quality connectivity and more to come, customers can stay connected during their journey and spend their time as they wish, just like at home.
Delta Air Lines believes in the proper corporate responsibility lies at the intersection of our values and expertise, guiding our work in sustainability, community engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, including:
- Working toward a more sustainable future for travel with a clear, metrics-driven strategy by building coalitions, leveraging existing solutions and technologies, investing in the future of sustainable aviation fuels, and actively inspiring next-generation solutions.
- Actively seeking diversity at all levels of our organization, boldly pursuing equity, and consciously promoting inclusion as a business imperative necessary for systemic change that fosters equitable outcomes for all. Our “Close the Gap” strategy ensures that the representation of women, Black, Latino, and Hispanic leaders reflects our overall employee population. Our talent advancement programs remove unnecessary barriers, such as four-year degree requirements for certain roles, to expand both internal and external talent pools. Delta’s 12 Business Resource Groups influence and lead business strategies and create solutions that significantly impact Delta employees, customers, and the communities we serve.
- Donating 1% of the company’s annual net income to the communities where we live, work, and serve. More importantly, Delta employees make a difference in their communities by dedicating their time and talents to a wide range of nonprofit and charitable partners.
Delta is the most awarded U.S. airline thanks to the dedication, passion, and professionalism of its people. In addition to accolades from J.D. Power and Cirium, Delta has been recognized as the top U.S. airline by The Wall Street Journal, one of the most innovative companies by Fast Company, the most admired airline in the world, one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Fortune, and one of the Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Additionally, Delta has been named to the Civic 50 by Points of Light for seven consecutive years as one of the most community-minded companies in the U.S