Published on Tuesday, October 28, 2025
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff

Starbucks Corp. has partnered with Delta Air Lines to launch the “In-Air Coffeehouse,” a unique travel experience that will take SkyMiles members on exclusive tours of the coffee giant’s Costa Rican farm.

From December 16–18, the experience will transport travelers from Atlanta to Costa Rica on an immersive flight that transforms the cabin into a coffeehouse at 30,000 feet. Passengers will visit Hacienda Alsacia, Starbucks’ coffee farm located in Costa Rica’s Alajuela Province.

According to Starbucks, the In-Air Coffeehouse will depart from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) at 11 a.m. ET on Dec. 16 and arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in the afternoon.

Passengers will board a chartered aircraft designed to blend hospitality and coffee culture. During the flight, guests will take part in interactive experiences, including a guided coffee tasting hosted by Starbucks baristas, all curated to highlight the brand’s heritage and focus on safety.

Once in Costa Rica, travelers will stay at accommodations on the coffee farm and spend a full day exploring Hacienda Alsacia’s operations on the slopes of Poás Volcano.

Starbucks currently operates 30 coffee shops in Costa Rica. The company recently opened a new location at Solarium Center near Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste.

In February, Starbucks announced plans to invest about $11 million to expand its presence in Costa Rica.

Founded in 1971, the Seattle-based coffee chain now operates about 40,000 stores in 87 countries and generates roughly $36 billion in annual revenue.

Tourism remains one of Costa Rica’s strongest industries. More than 2.2 million travelers arrived in Costa Rica by air between January and September, according to the Institute of Tourism (ICT).

In 2024, the country welcomed over 2.6 million international air arrivals, a 7% increase from the previous year.

The sector also generated more than $5.4 billion in foreign exchange earnings in 2024.

The ICT is the government agency in charge of promoting the country’s tourism industry.

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