Airlines are not all the same when it comes to food and beverages.gettyAs someone who travels quite a bit, there are a few things I always have in my carry-on in terms of sustenance. Whether I’m on a short flight from Chicago to Denver or a longer one across the globe—including the world’s longest non-stop commercial flight from New York to Singapore—water, protein bars, snacks, and gum are always easily accessible in my bag, especially because not all airlines serve the same quality of food and beverages.A new report from point.me, a clever award flight search and loyalty platform, has delved into the sips and noshes at 30,000 feet debate, tapping into the expertise of the most experienced travelers across the country for detailed intel. In May 2026, 556 point.me members were surveyed on their personal food and beverage experiences across all airlines. Surprising no one, most frequent flyers have an opinion, whether they’re relaxing in business or economy class. Who has the best airline coffee? Which carrier’s coffee is so unpleasant you should refuse it all together? And what about the airline snacks throughout the cabins? Surveying point.me members, where more than half fly five or more times per year, and two-thirds have 200,000-plus credit card or airline points, the findings are both emblematic and surprising. Delta Airlines and Alaska Airlines Have the Best CoffeeWhile Starbucks coffee on Delta Airlines wins the most votes overall at 24.8%, frequent flyers, those who fly multiple times per year, chose Alaska Airlines’ Stumptown Coffee Roasters. Interestingly enough, Stumptown created a special blend that tastes better at high altitudes, appealing to taste buds in the skies. When asked which airline has the worst in-flight coffee, Dunkin’ on JetBlue ranked last on the list at 11.2%. “This result also seems to reflect a growing coffee culture, where people are considering other brands outside of Starbucks,” says Jimmy Yoon, Head of Points Intelligence at point.me in an official statement. Starbucks on Delta ranks best for in-flight coffee.point.meDelta also ranks first for economy class snacks like Cheez-Its, Biscoff cookies, Sun Chips Minis, and MadeGood Granola Bars. Worth noting, Delta scored well for GLP-1-friendly meals that are high in protein. At 31.6%, nearly doubling Alaska Airlines which sits in second place, Delta has made menu items like fish, chicken breast, and lentils standard fare. Air France Has the Best Wine Perhaps not the biggest revelation, Air France wins for the best wine selection as well as the heaviest pours. More than 36% of survey responders said that Air France has the best business class wine offerings. According to point.me, all of this matters because frequent flyers are motivated to book business class seats at at higher cost due to lists curated by award-winning sommeliers that include premium champagnes, burgundies, and Bordeaux reds. Air France is the undisputed wine authority.point.me"point.me members aren't your average traveler,” said Adam Morvitz, point.me CEO in an official statement. “They're passionate about making the most of every trip, whether it’s accumulating points, booking award flights, or seeking travel experiences most people don't know are possible. When they tell you Air France pours the best wine at 35,000 feet, you believe them."Emirates is Best-in-Class for In-Flight Dining Emirates won the category hands-down for best business class meals at 26.3%, followed by Singapore at 19.4% and Air France at 16.5%. “Emirates is known for having a premium product across the world,” says Yoon. “Their win in the best in-flight dining category isn't a surprise.”