Delta Air Lines’ first-class passengers will soon be able to order Shake Shack burgers on flights, the burger chain said Tuesday.
Starting Dec. 1, first-class customers flying out of Boston on routes of more than 900 miles will be able to pre-select a ShackBurger made with a beef patty on a potato bun served with lettuce, tomato, and signature ShackSauce on the side. It will be served with chips, a Caesar salad, and a dark chocolate brownie. The airline and fast-casual chain said they plan to expand the offering to other domestic markets throughout 2025.
Shake Shack already has 19 licensed locations in domestic airports, including two at the Delta terminal at JFK in New York City, and it said it plans to open one at Boston’s Logan International Airport over the next six weeks (although it will not be in the Delta terminals).
Delta’s managing director for onboard service, Stephanie Laster, said in a statement that burgers are one of the most frequently ordered menu items onboard, “and we’re thrilled to elevate the offering with Shake Shack.”
“However, our partnership with Shake Shack goes beyond the burger,” she added. “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.”
Shake Shack was founded by hospitality expert and restaurateur Danny Meyer, whose employee-first “Enlightened Hospitality” approach is well regarded in the foodservice industry.
This deal is a continuation of a collaboration between Delta and Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, whose catering arm Union Square Events, provides meals on select Delta flights out of JFK.
Shake Shack’s president of global licensing, Michael Kark, said the partnership would help expand the chain’s footprint.
"At Shake Shack, we’re always looking for new and innovative ways to meet our guests where they are, even at 35,000 feet," he said in a statement. "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.”
First class customers can make and edit their meal selections until 24 hours before their flights via the airline’s Fly Delta App, or via email link.
The Shake Shack Cheeseburger will be available via pre-select; customers can make and edit their entrée selection up to 24 hours in advance using the Fly Delta app or a link in their email, starting seven days before departure.
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