Serving wine in-flight is not as simple as replicating a restaurant experience in the sky. Lower air pressure and dry cabin air dull aroma and flavor, requiring wines that can withstand conditions that often strip nuance. To address the problem, Delta Air Lines has been reshaping its wine program with an approach that blends sensory testing, global logistics and cabin-specific design. From that initial field, the airline selects roughly 25 wines that meet a series of technical and sensory benchmarks.
Delta’s expanded champagne program has also been met with strong reception. The Atlanta-based carrier recently announced a new partnership with Champagne Taittinger to serve the premium wine in the airline’s business class cabin. Without providing specific numbers, Laster said that the champagne has been so popular that Delta has already had to order more bottles to meet demand.
Excerpt Taken From: Forbes
Author: Rachel King
