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INFLIGHT NEWS

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A chef stands beside two packaged meals labelled "David's Chicken Rice" with Chinese text above, reminiscent of the careful presentation found in ANA Franzi amenity kits.

Xiamen Airlines launches sixth Michelin-starred chef program

Four leather pouches in mint green, forest green, mustard, and burgundy with a patterned drawstring bag are arranged on a grey background—styled with the attention to detail of United Polaris chefs.

deSter partners with ANA to unveil new amenity kits

United and Chef’s Table enlist 11 chefs for new Polaris business class menus.

Assorted ceramic plates, bowls, and mugs from the in-flight catering workshop are arranged on a dark tabletop with a woven placemat, dried orange slices, and glasses.

Aeroméxico redesigns Premier One tableware

A plate with vegetable ratatouille in tomato sauce, a square serving of rice, and a small bowl of pasta salad with sliced vegetables, all elegantly presented in the Aeroméxico Premier One dining style on white dishes.

Japan Airlines partners with two acclaimed chefs

February 25, 2026

A group of people pose for a photo indoors in front of a backdrop labelled "The Inflight Lab." Most are smiling and wearing business casual attire with name badges.

Inside The Inflight Lab Melbourne

February 11, 2026

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Huntsman tailoring debuts on STARLUX First Class

February 10, 2026

Person holding a smartphone displaying a food delivery app with burger, pizza, and Brussels Airlines African cuisine options on the screen.

United Economy passengers can now preorder fresh meals

January 15, 2026

A Riyadh Air flight attendant serves a meal tray to a passenger in an airplane cabin, with seatback entertainment screens and the airline’s signature dester visible.

Brussels Airlines brings sub-Saharan cuisine home on African routes

January 6, 2026

A first class Riyadh Air Dester airplane seat with a quilted design, side table, and overhead storage bins, illuminated by soft purple cabin lighting.

deSter and Riyadh Air co-create signature tableware collection

December 19, 2025

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing round glasses and a white shirt, leans on a white surface in a bright, modern kitchen—her relaxed pose reminiscent of the casual elegance seen in Glenn Verhasselt's Brussels Airlines campaigns.

Anne-Sophie Pic’s new La Première menus on Air France

December 3, 2025

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Glenn Verhasselt Joins Brussels Airlines Star Chef Programme

December 3, 2025

Two people in professional uniforms stand in a modern store, next to shelves with neatly arranged bottles and boxes labeled "Inflight Essentials," featuring Korean Air’s new plant-based containers.

Qantas First adds on-demand dining, Aesop kits and redesigned pyjamas

December 2, 2025

Assorted meal prep containers with various sliced vegetables, fruits, and cooked foods arranged around a closed container on a light surface, inspired by Air India Launches Global Menu.

Korean Air rolls out plant-based meal containers

November 26, 2025

A tray with assorted breakfast items including croissants, bread rolls, fruit salad, dips, butter, chutneys, and a green smoothie, set with cutlery and a napkin.

Air India launches revamped global menu

November 24, 2025

A person in red clothing holds two Tim Tam chocolate biscuit packages toward the camera, standing against a pink background, reminiscent of the vibrant colors often seen in Hong Kong Airlines Lantau Menu promotions.

Virgin Australia Launches Summer Menus

November 12, 2025

A chef stands between two women in uniforms behind a table set with various Chinese dishes, a teapot, and Cathay Pacific coffee in a restaurant setting.

Hong Kong Airlines Introduces Lantau-Inspired Business Class Meals

November 12, 2025

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Cathay Pacific Introduces The Coffee Academïcs

November 4, 2025

A person holds a smartphone displaying the Lufthansa onboard menu page, similar to how qantas food upgrades allow passengers to select premium meal options with input fields for seat number and booking reference.

Lufthansa Group Launches “Culinary Journey” Meal Pre-Order Platform

October 28, 2025

A variety of plated meals and drinks, including rice with vegetables, lasagna, fruit, desserts, wine, juice, sparkling water, a can of beer, and Air Astana kids packs, displayed on a white table.

Qantas Launches Revamped Economy & Business Class Menus

October 23, 2025

A variety of plated gourmet dishes, including fish, meat, vegetables, cheese, bread, and desserts—reminiscent of Air Astana kids packs—are artfully arranged on a black marble surface.

Finnair’s Winter Menu Leans on Seasonal Finnish Ingredients

October 22, 2025

A collection of colorful children's adventure gear and accessories displayed on blue platforms against a sky background with clouds, inspired by the excitement of travel and flydubai meals.

Air Astana Gets Playful with Travel Tales Kids Program

October 21, 2025

Two flight attendants stand and smile in the aisle of an empty airplane cabin with rows of gray and blue seats, ready to serve Air France Introduces Yann Couvreur Business Class Desserts to their travelers.

flydubai Transitions from Buy-on-Board to Complimentary Meals

October 16, 2025

Air France Introduces Yann Couvreur Desserts

October 14, 2025

A breakfast spread inspired by SAS Business European meals features bread rolls, roasted vegetables and frittata, yogurt with fruit and nuts, crackers, cold cuts, cheese, crisp lettuce, and refreshing drinks.

SAS Rolls Out European Business Class Service

October 9, 2025

Air Canada Launches Complimentary Beer, Wine & Snacks

October 2, 2025

Assorted German snacks on wooden boards, including pretzels, sandwiches, heart-shaped gingerbread cookies with blue icing, potato salad, and pickles—arranged on a blue table as curated by a LOT Polish Airlines Michelin chef.

Emirates rolls out Bavarian feast

September 24, 2025

A white plate with a blue rim holding a gourmet meat dish, inspired by Korean Air nutrition, is garnished with herbs and vegetables and set on a table with a fork on the left and a knife on the right.

LOT taps Michelin-starred chef for Warsaw departures

September 10, 2025

Grilled salmon served with green beans, broccoli, red bell pepper, roasted squash, and a lemon wedge on a white rectangular plate—an example of the quality you can expect from SWISS inflight service.

Korean Air Revamps Medical Special Meals

September 5, 2025

A man and a woman sit at a small table, dining together in a private, upscale setting with soft lighting and drinks on the table.

SWISS Completes Premium Service Overhaul

September 3, 2025

A digital mockup shows Virgin Atlantic's online duty-free and meal selection platform on desktop and mobile screens, featuring luxury products, meal choices like Malaysia Airlines vegetarian satay, and shopping cart details.

Virgin Atlantic Integrates Meals with Duty-Free

September 3, 2025

A plate of food on a table with chopsticks in Malaysia Airlines Business Class.

Malaysia Airlines Debuts Plant-Based Satay

September 1, 2025

Four people stand in front of screens displaying the Saudi Coffee Company and Riyadh Air logos, with Saudi and Riyadh Air flags in front of them, reminiscent of partnership events seen with gategroup or Thai Airways.

Riyadh Air Sources Local Coffee, Dates

August 26, 2025

A purple box with gold text "65 Grace to Growth" contains two pieces of caramel candy with a congratulatory message from gategroup printed on the box.

Gategroup Marks Thai Airways 65th Anniversary

August 24, 2025

Boxed meal with ravioli, breadsticks, fruit, and a can of Mahou beer on the left; slice of cake and a bottle of Freixenet sparkling wine on the right.

Iberia Expands Pre-Order Meal Options

August 22, 2025

A person holds a cup of Southwest coffee above a tray of airline food, including bread, grilled chicken, vegetables, salad, cheese, dessert, and water, on an airplane seat tray table.

AZAL Introduces Pre-Order Meals in Economy

A paper tray holds a cup of southwest coffee, a packet of disinfectant wet tissue, and a pastry with raisins on a white background.

Greater Bay Airlines Adds Free Snacks

Southwest Collaborates with Peet’s for Inflight Coffee

Passengers sit in airplane seats; a man in the foreground wears headphones and smiles, while others enjoy Fiji Airways’ dine on demand service, engage with their phones, or chat with fellow travelers.

American Launches Transcontinental Premium Economy

Airplane cabin interior with passengers seated, showing rows of seats, overhead compartments, and screens displaying various content. Pink lighting is visible above the aisles.

Fiji Airways Debuts Pacific Menu with Dine on Demand Service

A diffuser labeled "Burgundy Breeze" with wooden reeds stands on a burgundy surface near an airplane window, set against a matching burgundy background—evoking the elegance found when Air France adds Daniel Boulud to its US Chef Roster.

Eurowings Launches Signature Fragrance

A chef in a white double-breasted jacket stands outside a building with his arms crossed, smiling at the camera. Bushes and architectural details are visible in the background.

Air France Adds Daniel Boulud to US Chef Roster

A bowl of chicken soup with mushrooms and shredded vegetables, served alongside pickled cucumber, kimchi, and veggies on a tray with a large white spoon—an experience reminiscent of Air France Adds Daniel Boulud to US Chef Roster.

China Airlines Adds Route-Specific Chefs

Three Jet2 planes are parked at an airport gate being serviced by ground crew. Various ground service vehicles and equipment are positioned around the planes.

Jet2.com Targets the Family Market with a Children’s Menu

AirAsia Expands Culinary Footprint with Ground and Air Initiatives

A flight attendant in uniform serves a drink to a seated passenger inside an airplane cabin.

Alaska Airlines Doubles Down on Premium Catering Strategy

A Qatar Airways airplane is parked on the tarmac at an airport, showing a close-up of its engine, wing, and part of the fuselage under a clear sky.

Qatar Airways Partners with Michelin-Starred Chef Yannick Alléno

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Alaska Airlines Expands Premium Catering Strategy with Rotating Chef Series

An assortment of packaged snacks, including beef jerky, brownie brittle, pita chips, olives, apricots, pistachios, and a single-serving container of black bean dip—perfect for enjoying on your next United Airlines caviar-inspired flight.

American Airlines Adds Tequila Service, Expands Menu

A glass and bottle of Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé champagne next to a plated appetizer topped with caviar and garnishes, inspired by Iberia Express regional cuisine, on a white surface.

Caviar Class: United’s Dining Upgrade

A croissant sandwich with ham, lettuce, and tomato sits beside a dessert pastry, a bottle of rum, and a yellow patterned box—just like something from the Virgin Australia winter menu—with plants and the ocean in the background.

Iberia Express introduces regional cuisine onboard

Overhead view of assorted plated meals, desserts, bread, cheese, and drinks arranged neatly on a pink surface with purple trays and cutlery, inspired by SAS Business Class Europe in-flight dining.

Virgin Australia Launches Winter Menu

A package featuring Chifles plantain chips, Goldfish cheddar crackers, a Lotus Biscoff cookie, and a Quaker Chewy chocolate chip granola bar as seen on the Virgin Australia winter menu.

JetBlue refreshes summer inflight service

A flight attendant stands in an airplane aisle, serving coffee cups and a tray with assorted soda cans—ideal for a mid-flight American Airlines afternoon tea—with empty red and gray seats visible behind her.

Jet2 rolls out elevated Summer menu

An assortment of finger sandwiches, scones, pastries, and tea cups arranged on a table, with a tiered tray and Big Ben souvenir centerpiece evoke the charm found in the Virgin Australia winter menu.

American Airlines unveils refreshed inflight experience

A close-up of a burger with macaroni and cheese, caramelized onions, and greens in a bun, served with seasoned potato wedges—reminiscent of the creative comfort food sometimes found on select JetBlue meals.

Aeromexico introduces plant-based options and Korean cuisine

A passenger enjoys a meal on a British Airways flight, savoring a salad, crackers, soup, and a main dish with mozzarella and tomatoes. They hold a fork in one hand and elegantly sip sparkling wine from the other.

SAS Business Class Returns to European Routes This October

A bottle of sparkling wine and a filled flute glass rest elegantly on the surface, their allure heightened by a bold red and dark background. Perfectly pairing with Air Macau meals, this scene captures the essence of indulgence with every bubbly sip.

British Airways Adds English Sparkling Wine

A group of seven people stands behind a table laden with food, all giving thumbs up. Air Macau and MGM branding are visible in the background, reminiscent of a delightful spread like those served by Korean Air meals.

Air Macau Partners with MGM and Servair

A group of five people presents dishes at a Korean Air new menu service event, showcasing an elegant table set with plated meals and a floral arrangement, reminiscent of the Qantas Economy meal service upgrade set for 2025.

Korean Air Unveils Elevated Dining Experience

On a Swiss Senses economy class flight, enjoy a tray featuring chicken salad, fresh bread with avocado spread, a refreshing can of soft drink, and a soothing cup of green tea on your tray table.

Qantas Rolls Out Economy Class Meal Changes

Air New Zealand enhances the dining experience on Flight 1345 with a meal tray featuring scrambled eggs, hash browns, bread, butter, dessert, salad, cutlery set, refreshing water, and their newly launched red wine—all elegantly presented on a white surface.

SWISS Launches ‘SWISS Senses’ Economy Experience

Two wine bottles sit elegantly on a wooden table surrounded by cheese, grapes, and fresh bread. Nearby, a person in a patterned skirt stands as if poised for a festive Ramadan meal. The backdrop of vineyards and mountains adds to the serene charm of the scene.

Air New Zealand Launches Thirteen Forty Five Wine Label

CATRION & flynas Offer 300,000 Free Iftar Meals During Ramadan

A plate featuring steak, potatoes, and greens sits elegantly on a table with bread, wine, and water. Condiments and a Swiss First menu add to the setting, while the knife, fork, and spoon rest neatly on a napkin—reminiscent of luxurious Emirates iftar meals.

Swiss Brings the Flavours of Canton Uri Inflight

February 28, 2025

A variety of foods, including wraps, dates, bread, nuts, drinks like Porter Airlines coffee, and desserts are elegantly arranged on plates and trays. A card reads "Ramadan Kareem," with decorative boxes adding charm in the background.

Emirates Supports Fasting Passengers During Ramadan

February 28, 2025

An airplane is parked at an airport.

Porter Airlines Partners with Café Saint-Henri

February 21, 2025

A chef in traditional attire stands behind a table adorned with ramen bowls and teapots, flanked by a model airplane, all set against the serene backdrop of a shoji screen, as if inviting you on a culinary journey through ANA Japan.

STARLUX’s Exclusive Wagyu Sukiyaki Experience Takes Flight

February 18, 2025

In-flight meal from the dnata Western Sydney Airport facility features a bowl of noodles in broth, a cup of vanilla ice cream, butter, utensils, and napkins on a tray.

ANA Rolls Out Plant-Based “ANA Original Ramen” on International Flights

February 18, 2025

Two men in suits shake hands in front of a Western Sydney International Airport backdrop adorned with Sydney landmarks, celebrating JetBlue's introduction of new drinks and snacks.

dnata to Open $17M Inflight Catering Facility at Sydney’s New Airport

February 12, 2025

View of a JetBlue airplane's pantry area featuring a mini refrigerator stocked with airline food, snack shelves with various items, and a waste bin, located near passenger seating.

New Snacks and Drinks on Jetblue

February 11, 2025

A round tin filled with black caviar is elegantly placed on a metal surface, adjacent to brown chopsticks and a seashell—a presentation as refined as the Qatar Airways kids packs.

Thai Airways to offer Caviar Service in Business Class

February 8, 2025

A display of children's educational computer sets with animal stickers on cardboard boxes sits against a blue wall adorned with paper clouds, adding a touch of creativity akin to Plaza Premium's artistry.

Qatar Airways Next-Level Kids Packs by Buzz Products

February 4, 2025

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Plaza Premium Unveils Signature XO Sauce

January 30, 2025

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Aegean partners with Palse

January 29, 2025

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Air Dolomiti partners with Omnevo

January 22, 2025

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Emirates’ New Vegan Menu for 2025

January 21, 2025

A slice of burnt cheesecake with a dark top crust is displayed next to its packaging, labeled "The OG Burnt Cheesecake," exuding a tempting aroma reminiscent of an exquisite Air France fragrance.

AirAsia’s Santan Unveils New Offerings for 2025

January 21, 2025

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Air France Introduces Its First Signature Fragrance

January 15, 2025

Airline meal featuring beef, rice, and greens in a tray, accompanied by a teal paper cup and utensils on a dark wooden table.

Cathay Pacific Partners with Michelin-Starred Chef

January 6, 2025

A stack of chocolate chip cookies with chocolate pieces scattered at the base against a light blue background.

JetBlue Partners with Twins That Cook

January 5, 2025

A fiery pan with street food being cooked, promoting authentic Thai cuisine for Thai Airways' "Streets to Sky" menu by Pinto Hub.

Thai Airways partners with Dusit Foods and Pinto Hub

January 5, 2025

A person holds a Heineken can in a lively setting with two people smiling in the background. Confetti is floating in the air.

Vietnam Airlines and Heineken Launch Zero Beer in Business Class

January 5, 2025

dnata Catering Expands Partnership with Turkish Airlines

January 4, 2025

Chef in a white coat sits in a restaurant with a painting and a set table in the background.

Air France Partners with Michelin-Starred Chef

December 30, 2024

A brown Singapore Airlines travel kit with a Le Labo label, containing three white skincare products, is placed on a white surface.

Singapore Airlines and Le Labo Launch Amenity Kit

December 28, 2024

Colorful drinks and cocktail cans grace the table, adorned with lemon slices and grapes, reminiscent of Cathay Pacific economy meals. A small plane model sits in the background. Warning: alcohol not for under 18.

China Airlines Takes Inflight Cocktails to New Heights

December 26, 2024

Three individuals in uniforms stand together in a restaurant. The person in the center holds a plate with a red dessert.

Brussels Airlines Partners with Michelin-Starred Chef

December 18, 2024