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Shake Shack is cleared to fry.

Delta Airlines has announced a partnership to serve the New York burger joint’s fare on long-haul flights — to a lucky, moneyed few.

That’s right, an all-beef cheeseburger with Shake Shack’s special sauce, plus lettuce, onions, pickles and tomato on a potato bun can be yours at cruising altitude — as long as you’re flying first class.


  Delta Airlines will begin serving Shake Shack on long-distance flights soon. Delta Delta Airlines will begin serving Shake Shack on long-distance flights soon. Delta

According to Delta, the meal will be available starting Dec. 1.

Besides the burger, passengers will be served a Caesar salad, chips and a dark chocolate brownie.


  Delta executives said that burgers are a top preference for customers. NurPhoto via Getty Images Delta executives said that burgers are a top preference for customers. NurPhoto via Getty Images

Delta’s managing director of onboard service Stephanie Laster said the collaborative decision was a no-brainer, as burgers have been “one of the top ordered menu items we offer.”

The rep touted the airline’s “people-first culture” that goes “beyond the burger.”

But if you’re hungry for the culinary upgrade, prepare to be patient: The “first-of-its-kind” crossover will only be available on flights traveling more than 900 miles departing from Boston during a test period.

Delta said it would look to expand the offering in future.

And while the idea of chowing down on familiar comfort food at cruising altitude may be tempting, experts say you’re likely better off eating before you fly.

Dry cabin air, cabin pressure and loud engine noise are some of the things that can impact the way our food tastes in flight, according to Charles Spence, an experimental psychologist at Oxford University who studies how certain environments and sound impact taste. 

“Avoid anything sweet, salty or carbonated,” Spence previously told The Post, suggesting instead umami-rich foods like tomatoes, Parmesan and mushrooms.

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