Delta Completely Upgraded Its Main Cabin Perks On International Flights

The last time Delta tried to implement an on-board shtick, it didn't go so well for them. In case you don't remember, the airline teamed up with Coca-Cola to launch cocktail napkins encouraging passengers to essentially flirt with nearby strangers...at the height of the #MeToo movement, at that. Now, it seems, Delta has decided to pamper its guests into forgetting about the whole ordeal.

The airline announced that beginning in November, passengers flying internationally in economy will be treated to some of the same luxuries traditionally received for business and first class fliers. On flights longer than 6.5 hours, shortly after departure, flight attendants will greet those in the Main Cabin with "Welcome Aboard" cocktails featuring Bellinis to start. (They'll be made with sparkling wine and infused peach puree.)

After that, passengers will get a hot towel to, you know, wash off all the booze you've spilled on yourself, your seatmates, and your tray table in excitement. (If this excites you to no end, stay tuned. It *may* happen again later in the flight.)

Post-towelette, it's meal time, and the menus have been completely revamped. That's right: Economy tickets don't equate to dinnertime mush anymore. Delta's calling this "Bistro-style" dining, which lets people choose from appetizers and larger entrees that can be mixed and matched. We're talking gourmet grub, you guys, like harissa shrimp on a bed of arugula and apple slaw. This is all part of an effort to make you feel like you're at a super-chic restaurant, not a super-cramped airplane.

Dessert comes separately (at least that's the case on most flights), along with either coffee, tea, water, or, um, more free booze (wine, it's complimentary wine).

Here's where things get *~CrAzY~* for the aforementioned hot towelette lovers: Flight attendants pass out another one after you've finished eating. This is luxury at its finest. As a final farewell, passengers get a wrapped chocolate during descent.

All the upgrades were tested over nearly 14,000 hours of flying time, and reviews were gathered from more than 1,800 customer surveys. It appears the new program is, well, ready for take-off.