Delta Air Lines Hit by Nationwide Fruit Juice Shortage on Domestic Flights

Delta Air Lines is dealing with a nationwide fruit juice shortage on its domestic flights. The carrier has attributed the disruption to 'temporary supply chain issues,' but it has not confirmed how severe the shortage is or how long it will take to resolve.

The shortage affects Delta's standard selection of orange, apple, cranberry, and tomato juices, which are all supplied by Minute Maid. Flight attendants are expected to ration any remaining stock to First Class passengers, while those in Delta Main and Delta Comfort cabins may go without their usual juice selection.

The reason behind the shortage remains unclear, with multiple flight attendants and passengers reporting ongoing problems over the last few days. The airline has not linked the shortage to Coca-Cola's recent decision to discontinue Minute Maid frozen juice concentrates in North America, which was announced in February 2026.