By Aidan Gray

Delta, one of the most notable U.S. airlines, has existed for the past 97 years, serving domestic and international customers, and has continued to strive to have top-notch service. I got to experience this service Nov. 18, 2022,in Delta’s first-class cabin, including experiencing the incredible food options. On my flight from Atlanta to Ontario, California, Delta offered a flavorful and incredible meal made by Chef Mashama Bailey. The dinner–which included a short rib, collard greens and a roasted sweet potato with Kanni sauce on the side to use as a dip–was presented well and was incredibly flavorful. The meat was tender and cooked perfectly  with just a little pink left in the meat,  maintaining the BBQ nature of the rib. The potato was soft and sweet; however, it did not come with the skin on.  This is a plus for those who don’t usually like cutting around the skin itself. The collard greens were sweet instead of the usual bitter flavor traditionally served in past years; however, they were relatively chewy with a nice touch of  bacon embedded in the green itself. Besides the chewiness of the collard greens, the meal was filling for the 5-hour flight across the country and left a lasting impression on the passengers who conversed about the meal throughout the flight.