Trip Report | Delta: Los Angeles to Auckland | Airbus A350 | Economy

My first time on an Airbus A350! Delta's A350s look beautiful, but the ones on the Los Angeles to Auckland route are a bit odd... Delta is currently using the A350s they purchased from LATAM airlines in 2022 to help replace their Boeing 777 fleet.
I snuck a peek of Delta One and it definitely does not live up to the suites on their other A350s. There is also no premium select. Just comfort plus and regular economy. The plane was also falling apart- the tray table of my neighbor was broken, the lavatory door did not lock, and some of the arm rest TVs would not stay up. Luckily, these planes are in the process of being retrofitted to match their superior A350s.
Overall... this was a fine flight thanks to my seat, 36J, that included a ton of legroom. The food was a bit disappointing and I really feel like my Delta loyalty is starting to wane. It's just not the same top end product anymore.
Does anyone else feel that way about Delta?

[@_w_w_]

The LATAM A350 looks nice. Sadly, Delta still hasn't improved food service. They've been talking about bringing back full tray meal service in economy instead of the cost reduction pebble service.

[@econrecon9238]

Totally agree about the food! Let's keep our fingers crossed.

[@klam82]

Is alcohol free on main cabin economy? or you have to purchase?

[@_w_w_]

It's free on international. Delta is great for alcoholics.

[@klam82]

@_w_w_ I'm flying in May Syd-Lax. Is wifi free or available for purchase?

[@_w_w_]

@@klam82 WiFi is free if you have T-Mobile wireless post paid service. Otherwise, you get free text/messaging. You can always pay for it.