“Plane about to smell crazy” - Internet reacts as Delta airlines adds shake shack burgers to first class menu

Delta Airlines has partnered with Shake Shack to offer a Shake Shack Cheeseburger as part of the meal options for first-class passengers traveling from Boston on flights longer than 900 miles. The internet cannot stay calm over this news.

An X user posted the news on their account and the comment section is full of people having a field day with jokes and comments about this unusual collab.

The original post said:

"Delta will serve Shake Shack burgers on select flights starting December"

Some of the jaw-hurtlingly hilarious comments that follow the post are:

"Plane about to smell crazy" wrote an X user

Another X user chuckled— "Every plane becomes a Shake Shack once it hits turbulence"

A user even shared a burger-flipping meme captioning it:

"They really got flight attendants flipping burgers in the air now😭"

Some users also went on to comment on what a pricey burger it would be:

"Who's ready for the most expensive Shake Shack meal ever?" a user wrote

Another one noted:

"How much is that going to cost? $30 for a burger? $15 for a kid's size fry? $1 for a pack of ketchup?"

An X user even fibbed about the services provided by Delta Airlines by saying:

"Delta will serve Shake Shack but literally won’t tell you where your luggage went"

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More details about the Delta Airlines and Shake Shack partnership

According to The Independent, beginning in December, first-class travelers on flights departing from Boston and covering routes over 900 miles will be able to enjoy the hearty burger as part of their in-flight meal.

In a press release titled 'Now boarding: Delta to serve Shake Shack burgers on flight,' Delta announced the partnership with Shake Shack and said that the collaboration aims to bring a premium dining experience to in-flight meals, with customizable burgers featuring high-quality ingredients and sides.

The press release also mentions that Delta customers in first class on routes over 900 miles can pre-select this meal option using the Fly Delta app. Michael Kark, President of Global Licensing at Shake Shack said:

"Taking our beloved cheeseburger to new heights, Shake Shack is proud to partner with Delta as we elevate the in-flight dining and hospitality experience for travelers across the country.”

Stephanie Laster, Managing Director of Onboard Service at Delta also commented on the partnership by emphasizing:

“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.”

Whether you’re a fan of the partnership or not, if you're flying with Delta out of Boston on a flight longer than 900 miles this December, reserve your Shake Shack Cheeseburger in advance using the Fly Delta app!