HEBRON, Ky. — Delta Air Lines plans to begin a test in mid-June to sell food at a few boarding gates before flights at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, a hub in its flight network.
Cincinnati's airport will be the lone test market for the food sales. Officials of the Atlanta-based airline are still working out details, including what types of sandwiches and other food will be offered.
"This is about providing more options, although we would be thrilled if it turned out we could break even or get a little revenue off of it," Delta spokesman John Kennedy said Thursday.
The test will restore some food service that Delta cut for all but its longest flights after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Earlier this year, Delta did a weeklong test to see whether coach passengers were willing to pay extra for food during flights between New York and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Food sold included cookies, cinnamon rolls and sandwiches, priced between $2 and $7.
Song, Delta's discount carrier, already sells turkey sandwiches, Greek salads, yogurt, cookies and other items on its flights. Other airlines that have tested or studied onboard food sales include America West, United, American and Northwest.
Delta said the test will not affect its current food service. The airline serves meals on most international flights, in first class on domestic flights over 700 miles, and in coach on domestic flights over 1,750 miles.