The Inflight Feed Take: The change is in how the order gets to the crew, not in who brings it. Cabin crew still carry every order to the seat. Real-time availability and pricing should also spare passengers from asking for something that has sold out, though the release doesn’t say how often that happens.

airBaltic is now offering the ability to order food and drinks from the airCafe menu using personal devices via its Skynet system on board, after which the flight attendants will bring the order to the passenger’s seat.

The service will be rolled out gradually to all flight groups, beginning with short and mid-haul flights, and will be offered on aircraft equipped with Starlink.

Passengers who have connected to the onboard internet can access the airCafe ordering service via the Skynet home page, through the airBaltic app, or by scanning the QR code found in the Baltic Outlook magazine.

Additionally, the app enables airBaltic Club members to gather their benefits when they place an order.

Passengers are able to browse the menu, view the special offers and discounts on fresh food, and check in real time both the availability and the prices of the products.

They can add items, modify them or delete them before confirming their order, and then keep track of the status of their order from the moment it is confirmed until it is delivered.

You can pay using Apple Pay, Google Pay, a payment card, or a bank link, and a digital receipt will be sent to your email address. Membership of the airBaltic Club entitles you to earn loyalty points on eligible purchases and to receive a 10 per cent discount on hot and soft drinks.

Skynet was launched at the end of March 2026 and includes flight information, live flight tracking, details of the destination and the airMall shopping service.

Photos: airBaltic

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