Is the magic of flying still there?

We had not flown to Europe since the Fall of 2019, just before the Covid pandemic, which is exactly four years ago. At the time, we flew Delta Comfort+, an economy version that offers more leg room than the basic one, perhaps better food and a good beverage selection.

No big deal, but still a nice difference, along I must say, pretty good service. This time was different. The service had grown significantly more mediocre, the dinner food barely edible, breakfast totally disgusting and a Starbucks-branded coffee that was absolutely undrinkable. 

Clearly, even at Delta, unlike its new slogan “Keep Climbing”, things are not on the ascent, but nosediving quite rapidly. Fasten your seat belt and, next time, avoid the airline.