Advertiser Disclosure

Many of the credit card offers that appear on this site are from credit card companies from which we receive financial compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). However, the credit card information that we publish has been written and evaluated by experts who know these products inside out. We only recommend products we either use ourselves or endorse. This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers that are on the market. See our advertising policy here where we list advertisers that we work with, and how we make money. You can also review our credit card rating methodology.

Delta Makes Sustainable Changes to Some Onboard Amenities

Daniel Ross's image
Daniel Ross
Daniel Ross's image

Daniel Ross

Senior Content Contributor

626 Published Articles 1 Edited Article

Countries Visited: 56U.S. States Visited: 17

Daniel has loved aviation and travel his entire life. He earned a Master of Science in Air Transport Management and has written about travel and aviation in publications like Simple Flying, The Points...

We may be compensated when you click on product links, such as credit cards, from one or more of our advertising partners. Terms apply to the offers below. See our Advertising Policy for more about our partners, how we make money, and our rating methodology. Opinions and recommendations are ours alone.

There’s never been a more important time to think sustainably.

Delta is the latest airline to announce new measures and has decided to focus on some of its onboard soft products, starting with new sustainable Delta One amenity kits, Delta One bedding, cutlery, and premium canned wine.

“Decisions we make on every aspect of our product are opportunities to make good on 2 core promises: to deliver exceptional customer experiences and build a better future for people and our planet,” said Allison Ausband, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer at Delta.

You’ll find some of the new products on board Delta flights before the end of January 2022.

Let’s find out more.

Sustainability Is Key

Delta One Amenity Kits

Delta’s new Delta One amenity kits are made by Someone Somewhere — a Mexican brand specializing in traditional Mexican handcrafts and innovation.

As of February, the brand-new zipless amenity kit with zero packaging will be handed out to passengers sitting up front.

Delta's new sustainable amenity kit by Someone Somewhere
Image Credit: Delta

The products found inside will be made by a mixture of sustainably-focussed brands, including a Someone Somewhere eye mask and Grown Alchemist natural lip balm and hand lotion, as well as a Humble Co. bamboo toothbrush.

Delta One Bedding

If you’ve flown Delta One since December 2021, then you might have already spotted the new bedding sets that are each made with more than 100 plastic bottles.

Delta One sustainable bedding
Image Credit: Delta

Despite being made from plastic, Delta One’s premium bedding remains as soft and comfortable as ever.

Bamboo Cutlery

Perhaps one of the most wasteful uses of plastic is for cutlery.

Delta has taken action in this domain also by introducing bamboo cutlery in domestic first class.

Delta bamboo cutlery
Image Credit: Delta

For now, the cutlery will be given with packaged meals in domestic first class and on some international flights.

The plan is to roll the bamboo cutlery out in every Main Cabin international flight as the year goes on. This will be in addition to dishware made out of biodegradable material and a premium paper placemat.

Imagery Estate Winery Premium Canned Wine

The final new addition will be premium canned wine by Sonoma-based winery, Imagery Estate.

Imagery Estates Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, served in aluminum cans, will start to appear on some transcontinental flights in January 2022.

Imagery Estate Wine
Image Credit: Delta

The sustainably-produced wines will then appear on all domestic flights later in 2022.

Final Thoughts

It’s great to see Delta — one of the world’s largest airlines — taking its impact on the environment seriously.

“These latest additions deliver something unique to our customers, reduce our environmental impact and enable job creation for the communities we serve around the world,” said Ausband.

All told, the switching out of plastic in favor of sustainable materials will reduce the amount of single-use plastic on board Delta flights annually by almost 5 million pounds — that’s the equivalent of 5 almost fully loaded Airbus A380s!

Hopefully, this is just the start of many an environmentally-conscious announcement by Delta.

Daniel Ross's image

About Daniel Ross

Daniel has loved aviation and travel his entire life. He earned a Master of Science in Air Transport Management and has written about travel and aviation in publications like Simple Flying, The Points Guy, and more.

INSIDERS ONLY: UP PULSE

Deluxe Travel Provided by UP Pulse

Get the latest travel tips, crucial news, flight & hotel deal alerts...

Plus — expert strategies to maximize your points & miles by joining our (free) newsletter.

We respect your privacy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. Google's privacy policy and terms of service apply.

Deluxe Travel Provided by UP Pulse
DMCA.com Protection Status