# Airline Burger Partnerships Shake Shack and Delta Partnered to Offer In-Flight Burgers By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-11-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-and-delta References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/shake-shack-cheeseburgers-to-be-offered-on-delta-flights/) & [shakeshack](https://shakeshack.com)  [Shake Shack and Delta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-air-lines-1) announced a new partnership that will see the former brand's signature burgers headed to [in-flight food menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-meal-options) to provide passengers with a familiar dining experience at 30,000-feet. The partnership is slated to start with Delta flights from Boston on December 1, 2024 before expanding to additional markets and flights in 2025. The partnership will see First Class passengers able to pre-select a [Shake Shack Cheeseburger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-shack-burger) as their meal option on flights over 900 miles. Managing Director of Onboard Service Stephanie Laster spoke on the Shake Shack and Delta partnership saying, "A delicious cheeseburger is an iconic comfort food – our customers know that which is why burgers are one of the top ordered menu items we offer, and we’re thrilled to elevate the offering with Shake Shack. However, our partnership with Shake Shack goes beyond the burger. Shake Shack’s people-first culture and commitment to enriching their neighborhoods are spot on with our own brand values of service excellence and helping the communities we serve.” Image Credit: Shake Shack ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 31% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **In-flight Gourmet Experiences:** Airlines enhancing their dining options with popular restaurant partnerships to create premium in-flight dining experiences. - **Brand Partnerships Beyond Core Products:** Collaborations that extend a brand’s core products into new environments, such as airline partnerships, to enhance customer experience. - **Comfort Food Offerings in New Market Segments:** Familiar comfort foods being introduced in non-traditional settings like airplanes, providing a homely experience during travel. ### Who This Affects Most - **Aviation:** The aviation industry benefits from adding unique dining options, enhancing overall passenger satisfaction and loyalty. - **Hospitality:** Hospitality services gain a competitive edge by integrating well-known food brands into their customer offering. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage sector expands its market reach by forming strategic partnerships with travel and hospitality providers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Airport Burger Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-air-lines-1.md) - [Elevated In-Flight Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-airlines-1.md) - [Traveler-Targeted QSR Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canceled-flights.md) - [Cheesy Airline Snack Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-1.md) - [Gourmet QSR Menu Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-canada.md) - [Gourmet Collaboration QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-x-ikoyi.md) - [Spicy Buffalo QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Plant-Based Airline Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notco-and-aeromexico.md) - [Elevated In-Flight Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflight-dining-experience.md)