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Major airline ditches snacks during short flights as ‘zero service’ sparks debate

Sparking both backlash and praise, Delta Air Lines will eliminate food and beverage service on about 450 daily flights of 349 miles or less starting May 19.

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Major airline ditches snacks during short flights as ‘zero service’ sparks debateSparking both backlash and praise, Delta Air Lines will eliminate food and beverage service on about 450 daily flights of 349 miles or less starting May 19.
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