Traveling on Delta's Medium-Haul International Business Class

Introduction

I don't normally discuss travel on this blog, but I wanted to review Delta's lesser-known Business Class product, available on it's medium-haul international routes. I had the chance to fly on it recently after receiving medallion upgrade at the gate. Business Class is not as glorious as Delta One's flat beds, and it has noticeable differences with domestic First Class.

Comparison

Feature	Business Class	Delta One	First Class
Seat features
Seat type	Armchair	Flat Bed	Armchair
Pillows, blankets	Westin Heavenly Bedding	Westin Heavenly Bedding	Standard
Amenity kit	Tumi	Tumi	No
Headphones	Earbuds (Billboard)	Noise-cancelling headphones	Earbuds (Billboard)
Markets and perks
Markets	US to Central America/ Northern South America	Long-haul international and JFK-LAX/SFO	US/Canada
Lounge access	Yes	Yes	No (w/ exceptions)
Elite Upgrades	Yes	No	Yes
Food/service onboard
Menus distributed	Yes	Yes	No
Pre-departure snack	Champagne/mimosa Bag of almonds	Champagne/mimosa Bag of almonds	Beverage
Meal quality	Chef-curated	Chef-curated	Snack basket or standard meal
Pre-arrival snack	No	Yes	No

Pictures!

Westin Heavenly Bedding and Tumi amenity kit on Delta medium-haul Business Class.

Menus distributed (in English and Spanish).

Pre-departure snacks/beverages.

Chef-curated main course on Business Class (uhh... plate was a little bit overheated?)

Conclusion

The main difference between Delta Business Class and Delta One is the seat. Business Class flights are typically shorter, and get the standard armchair, not the flat bed. Also, medallion complimentary upgrades and regional upgrade certificates can be used on Business Class, but not Delta One.