Delta Airlines To Start Serving Shake Shack Cheeseburgers On Flights

While airline food is typically nothing to write home about, we’ve seen airlines stepping it up recently. In fact, I was on a United Airlines flight earlier this year, and they had freaking Cacio e Pepe on the menu, which was surprisingly great! And you could pay for the meal with cash or frequent flyer points, which was also really cool.

Now, in a sky-high collaboration that’s sure to make your taste buds take off, Delta is teaming up with Shake Shack to serve delicious burgers at 30,000 feet.

That’s right. Delta’s first-of-its-kind partnership with Shake Shack will begin on flights out of Boston on Dec. 1, with plans for expansion to other U.S. markets throughout 2025. Customers sitting in First Class on trips over 900 miles will be able to choose a Shake Shack Cheeseburger as their meal option.

It’s important to note that the Shake Shack Cheeseburger will only 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.

“A delicious cheeseburger is an iconic comfort food – our customers know that which is why burgers are one of the top ordered menu items we offer, and we’re thrilled to elevate the offering with Shake Shack,” said Stephanie Laster, Managing Director of Onboard Service. “However, our partnership with Shake Shack goes beyond the burger. 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.”

Whether it’s your first time having one of their iconic burgers or you’re a long-time fan, you’ll enjoy premium ingredients in every bite. The Shake Shack Cheeseburger features a 100% Angus beef patty, topped with cheese and served on a toasted potato bun.

You can customize your burger to create the signature ShackBurger, with toppings like tomato, lettuce and Shake Shack’s famous ShackSauce, all served on the side. The meal also features chips, a Caesar salad, and a dark chocolate brownie reminiscent of Shack Attack flavors from some of the brand’s dessert offerings.

Sadly, there are no crinkle-cut fries or shakes offered with the Shake Shack burgers, but this is a plane after all. As it is, making a good burger at 30,000 feet seems like a challenge in itself, considering they’re heating it up with a microwave.

No telling if burgers will make their way to Coach customers for purchase in the future, but maybe if enough people write in to Delta and ask for it, they’ll consider it. Fingers crossed. 🤞