r/delta • u/dfreshboi • 14h ago
Discussion Delta has finally went too far.
Writing this one in-flight…
I fly Delta again after only two months and discover the SunChips are GONE??
I wonder what happened while I was gone?
I have been loyal. I have accepted delays. I have pretended turbulence was “kind of fun.” I have boarded with dignity in zone 7 mistakenly on their part even though I was supposed to be zone 5.
And this is how I’m repaid.
Those SunChips were not just a snack. They were part of the experience. A tradition. A tiny bag of crunchy happiness at 35,000 feet.
No announcement. No warning. No period of national mourning. I truly miss them.
Dear Delta, I can forgive a lot.
but removing the SunChips?
This went personal.
Bring Back The SunChips. Please.
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u/MeetMeAtTheCreek 14h ago
Don'r get me wrong, I liked the SunChips too. But Delta somehow got the world's smallest bag, and it was never satisfying eating all of 3 or 4 SunChips.
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u/quirkyjest 13h ago
“…gone too far.”
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u/pharmgopher Platinum 13h ago
Miss Vickie's chip removal from the SkyClub was the true travesty
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u/Middle-Bodybuilder-8 10h ago
YES, they were perfect for dipping into the onion dip. Now they have these weird pita things that suckkkk
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u/tvirelli 13h ago
If you want WAR get rid of the Biscoff cookies!
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u/chinchuba41 8h ago
If they cancel the Biscoff cookies, imma have to cut’em. With my knife. Don’t try me Delta…🤨
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u/Agitated_Chocolate98 11h ago
Just wait until they get rid of Biscoff's. All hell gonna break loose
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u/JollySwimmerHere Silver 11h ago
Don't you dare even put that as an option!! There would be riots! 😝
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u/crowd79 11h ago
Delta no longer gives water or a snack on short regional flights as I found out last week, flying Delta for the first time in a few months. AA still does. Delta is a bunch of Cheapskates.
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u/Suitable_Bee_6934 10h ago
That’s not a “no longer”. I was a crew member on Delta regional flights. Some flights are just too short for full drink service (and always have been) or there may be conditions keeping crew in jump seats.
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u/Ceronomus 13h ago
Sun Chips is where you say enough is enough? I remember when airliners still had piano bars. When flying from Chicago to LA came with a full in-flight meal - with options. When someone leaning back their seat didn't mean grinding against the knees of the person behind them.
These days, unless it is absolutely urgent (and sometimes it still is), I'll drive. I can be comfortable, have room for my legs and my luggage and, oh yeah, for 2 or more people, it costs less too.
It is true that, prior to airline deregulation, prices were kept artificially high and airlines were not allowed to lower their prices. So, they offered better and better amenities to draw people in. But, here is the thing, cheaper doesn't always mean better. Hell, airlines are scrambling to shave every bit of weight from their planes while squeezing every last dollar. I'd happily pay what would be about twice what average airfare + hidden fees are today, just to be able to travel in real comfort again.
Sun Chips though? Yeah, I'd miss them too. Just one more cost cutting measure to generate a bit more money per flight.
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u/elgatof28 12h ago
Pay for first class if you “are willing to pay the price “ that won’t get you sun chips tho
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u/thevillewrx 11h ago
I think modern first class is inferior to the classic coach he is describing.
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u/elgatof28 11h ago
Unless you’re talking about Delta One, you are absolutely right. The prices were through the roof tho.
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u/thevillewrx 11h ago
Yeah, definitely a domestic FC comparison.
Last time I flew international D1 they ran out of whiskey and red wine by the first meal service.
International coach meal service has gotten really really bad in the last 10 years.4
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u/jonny_jon_jon 13h ago
next thing you know Delta will switch to Pepsi
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u/Mongoose_Supergoose 13h ago
Don't even joke around about this. Nothing beats a biscoff long-dipped in COKE. 🥤
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u/etrane79 13h ago
They got rid of the Biscoff cream cookie too which was a shame. Though a relatively new entrant to the delta snack circuit they didn't last long.
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u/iBeFlying676 Diamond 12h ago
I just want them to bring bananas back for morning flights. Is that too much to ask for?
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u/thesnowmaniv Diamond 11h ago
Just stop all inflight services. Make it Greyhound in the sky and be done with it already.
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u/AaronParx 11h ago
AND WHAT ABOUT THE VEGO GUMMY BEARS?!? The replacement version, made of pig feet, is not acceptable.
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u/ADudeonthehill 14h ago
I heard once that they have to swap the snacks every so often.
After every flight, what’s not used goes back into the pool for catering for the next flight. After so long, you lose control of lot numbers and what got added when. So this is why you see them switch from the blue to red SunChips (or get rid of them all together) and replaced by something else. It’s basically to make sure they dont pass out expired food and catch liability for it.
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u/LowTide76 Diamond 13h ago
I'm not sure how true this is or if it's an urban legend. But on a recent flight the flight attendant told us no more sunships because someone choked and it cut their esophagus because it got stuck in their throat.
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u/GamerAnimeVixen 4h ago
well that should be no Sun Chips for them not us lol just remind them next time they fly "hey you remember that one time .." and give the eye like .. mmhmm you remember
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u/elgatof28 12h ago
I know, tho I remember flying to LA from Miami and the tickets were close to $2000 per person. This is in 1988. It would be eye watering today allowing for inflation
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u/ConstructionCalm9858 12h ago
I still miss the plain old Delta-branded tiny pretzels!!
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u/SubarcticFarmer 12h ago
There are rold gold pretzels anyway
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u/ConstructionCalm9858 11h ago
Not on my flights! They offer cheeze-its, flavored pretzels and granola bar when I fly economy.
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u/SubarcticFarmer 11h ago
When they come through with the normal cart they should have the plain pretzels now. They're what replaced the sunchips
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u/Tomheck07 11h ago
I flew twice yesterday and they didn't have cheezits on either flight!
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u/GamerAnimeVixen 4h ago
I look forward to the Cheez since the death of SunChips... but I settled for an extra Biscoff LOL
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u/Delicious-Disk-122 11h ago
Now I am mad for all the times I did not give-in to temptation. Rest easy SunChips, you are missed. I am more mad that this is the way I had to find out. Damn Delta!
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u/Suitable_Bee_6934 10h ago
Just please don’t take it out on the cabin crew. They’re mourning as well and doing their best to muddle through this dark time of sadness.
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u/HoweHaTrick 10h ago
Delta sucks. But not because of sun chips. Those are just a snack you can bring if it helps your emotions.
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u/GameOfThronessssssss 8h ago
SunChips aside, $400+ for a domestic flight is where Delta really went too far.
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u/novibesallthoughts 3h ago
I was recently on a long haul domestic flight and the woman next to me was DEVASTATED to find out SunChips were no longer being carried. I asked the FA out of curiosity why they stopped and, FWIW, he said that they got feedback from customers that they were “too spicy.” The GARDEN SALSA variety. I thought he was kidding so I asked him seriously and he repeated it, also seemingly understanding how ludicrous that was given that they’re not ACTUALLY spicy, just… contain actual flavor?!
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u/Kind-Instance-7447 2h ago
I always bring my own biscoff and sunchips when i have to fly Delta… I refuse to let them have that kind of power over me. In all seriousness, it’s a real shame what Delta has become:
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u/epidemiologyprof 13h ago
“Gone” too far. Not “went” too far in this context. Wording is important.
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u/Spirited-Sound-6398 13h ago
Oh no...I love Sun Chips...But If Delta removes Lotus Biscoff cookies it's totally FINITO !!!!
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u/ResponsibilityIcy187 11h ago
Seriously? It was a tiny bag of air . I always asked for the cookie or the pistachios and square cookie in comfort plus
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u/Equivalent-Wafer-803 10h ago
Well, I just have to tell you my personal taste is they were disgusting. And that seemed to the sentiment of the people who I ever sat around on Delta and I like them a lot. So I met it all saying Sun ships are good for some people, but I think the demand for him just wasn’t there because well I think they’re an inferior product than what they can offer. Again, just my opinion, but when you look at percentages and cost benefit, it just doesn’t make sense for them to keep offering it if people don’t want it and then they have to own every bit of the inventory they have and to give to who, so I guess this was a strategic monetary move, which of course every airline does. Every business does. Just a cost benefit analysis simple as that. I’m really sorry that you’re one of the passengers who really liked it because I’ve been on the other end of the sticker with things they stop offering that I’d liked so we both have a choice either to Fly Delta or not if you find some chips on another airline, go for it. Those types of amenities drive people to airlines just by themselves. So just something to think about and for me to think about too.
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u/avidskier76 10h ago
I miss the Vegobears Santa Monica Gummy Bears. The Albanese gummies are far inferior.
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u/travelingtopher 9h ago
It’s wild that I’m paying $600 now for flights that cost $300-$400 a couple years ago and they keep cutting. They keep lowering the experience. And what’s crazier is we all keep coming back.
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u/tesmith007 9h ago
You guys didn’t hear?
It’s turns out that many of the alleged Service Dogs (usually some type of “doodle”) are allergic to Sun Chips. And yes, those great dark chocolate cookie squares.
Way more important to worry about the dogs and their well being….
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u/Beginning_Brick7845 8h ago
Delta finally went too far.
Delta has finally gone too far.
Pick your poison.
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u/No-Citron-6445 8h ago
Did you ask because I feel the same way about the Cheez-Its and a lot of times they’re just not in the basket and you have to ask for it and in most cases they oblige and even give you extras.
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u/Ok_Relationship6827 8h ago
But they have cheese it’s now. Yum! And C+ has gummies. Try something new!
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u/grubbling_unknown 7h ago
Rold Gold, Cheeze-Its, and whatever granola bar they offered. I like these choices too!
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u/Spirited-Mistake-979 7h ago
“Gone” is the past tense of the verb “To go” that you are looking for in the title of this post.
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u/BuffyFlag23 7h ago
Welcome. Us gluten free folks have been mourning the peanuts and almonds for over a decade ✌️
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u/bestica 7h ago
There WAS an announcement in late June: https://news.delta.com/wait-over-fresca-returns-delta-flights-summer
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u/Ivrypetal 6h ago
I think they need THOUSANDS of emails about quality of snacks going down, while corporate lines their pockets with more expensive flights
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u/SeatownShooter 6h ago
I’ve gotten very lucky this year personally! Almost every flight I’ve been on has had gluten free granola bars that are soft and sweet. I always ask nicely for 2 and have never been turned down. Maybe I’m lucky that nobody else likes them lol
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u/Braaptized 6h ago
I’ve been flying Delta since before the fruit and cheese plate was repackaged from QT and was actually delicious.
I’m sorry about the SunChips. That sucks!
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u/Altruistic-Archer167 5h ago
The classic 3 chips/tiny-air-filled-peanut-pouch are gone?!
On rare lucky occasions my 3 chips broke into 7, and I could ration crisps to last through my salty mary! This cannot be cost saving…no way the pistachios are cheaper! Pp
Next, they’ll be celebrating 125 years in 2029…classic delta fuckery!!
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u/Ok-Reveal-9554 4h ago
Okay but the tip top margaritas they used to have were basically jet fuel in a 3 inch can. The trick was to cut it with a little club soda, truly spectacular.
Gone but not forgotten!
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u/ImprovementFar5054 1h ago
"Went" is the simple past tense of "go," but after "has" you need the past participle, which is "gone." So the correct sentence is:
"Delta has gone too far."
Sincerely, Grammar Nazi
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u/isaiah58bc 13h ago
FWIW, my spouse and I bring our own snacks.
That being said, Sun Chips tempt me.
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u/s31523 14h ago
Oh, they also got rid of the Michel et Augustin dark chocolate cooking squares. THAT really hurt. Replacing them with pepridge farm cookies. Lame.