Lufthansa

Introduction

Lufthansa runs two very different food services. On European flights, Economy gets a free Lufthansa chocolate and a bottle of water, and everything else is bought from the Onboard Delights menu, while Business includes a meal. On long-haul flights, meals and drinks are included in every cabin, and since May 2026 Lufthansa’s new FOX service has brought more choice to all of them, from three hot mains in Premium Economy to a flexible second meal in Business.

Menu By Cabin

Economy On European Flights

You can pre-order fresh Onboard Delights meals from about four weeks before your flight, up to 18 hours before departure on flights from Germany or 24 hours before on flights to Germany. Since 1 September 2026, five hot meals are also available on flights of two hours or more, by pre-order only: beef roulade with potato dumplings, chicken teriyaki, tortellini in tomato sauce, a Hans im Glück cheeseburger and currywurst. For deadlines and step-by-step ordering, see our guide to pre-ordering Lufthansa Onboard Delights.

Lufthansa long-haul Economy and Premium Economy

On long-haul flights, Economy includes a hot meal with a choice of two mains, or three on flights over 10 hours, including dishes celebrating Germany’s beer and bread culture, created with bread sommelier Axel Schmitt. Meals now come with a printed menu and new tableware, and the crew comes round with coffee and tea refills throughout the flight. Premium Economy moves much closer to Business: a welcome drink, a Business Class-level starter, a choice of three hot mains with warm bread, pastries or cake, more frequent drinks rounds and a digestif after the meal.

Lufthansa Business Class

On European flights, Business includes a meal and drinks on every flight. On long-haul flights, Lufthansa’s FOX service brings menus by chef Johann Lafer with a modern take on German cooking. You can preselect your main course from six options between four weeks and 24 hours before departure, on flights from Frankfurt and Munich and on most long-haul flights back to Germany. You can order the second meal, Sky Selection, whenever you like, from tapas bowls to currywurst to macarons. You can also choose your breakfast the evening before, and selected daytime flights include a coffee-and-cake service.

Special Meals

Lufthansa offers 11 special meals for dietary, religious and medical needs, free of charge, usually in Economy on flights over 185 minutes and in Business on flights over 60 minutes. Order one online through Lufthansa’s Culinary Journey or your travel agent, at least 24 hours before departure.

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