Finnair has refreshed its onboard menus for all cabin classes, effective from 20 May 2026 through 20 October.

Each class features a seasonal theme inspired by Finnish summer, clean flavours, fresh ingredients, and a starring role for the strawberry, named Finland’s Fruit of the Year 2026.

Strawberry features heavily in long-haul Business Class, appearing in both starters and desserts, with starters like salmon pastrami or marinated whitefish, and a cream cheese and fig starter with strawberries served on every flight.

Main courses include BBQ beef brisket or lovage-marinated salmon, each served with seasonal sides.

Dessert choices are strawberry cake with rhubarb or chocolate cake with pistachio crème.

An assortment of plated dishes inspired by Josh Emett’s cuisine with salads, meat, fish, rice, vegetables, desserts, bread, and drinks arranged on a beige table—reminiscent of Air New Zealand’s elevated dining experience.
A neatly arranged meal on a beige surface, featuring rice, fish, salad, cheese, dessert, nuts, a glass of white wine and water—reflecting the quality of Josh Emett Air New Zealand dining—plus a fork and knife.

“Strawberry appears throughout the menu, adding freshness to both savoury dishes and desserts,” said Development Chef Sami Oksava from Finnair Kitchen. “You’ll find it paired with cream cheese and fig in a light starter, or at its simplest in a tasty dessert, strawberry cake.”

Summer wine highlights include Domaene Gobelsburg Riesling, Altos de Torona Albariño, and Finnish lingonberry dessert wine Ainoa Kaste, among other refreshed options.

Premium Economy offers chicken with shiitake mushrooms or linguine with prawns, plus a second lighter meal. Main courses can be pre-selected.

A ham and cheese sandwich, juice carton, sweet box, sweets, and a Moomin-themed colouring sheet with two coloured pencils on a beige surface—like a playful snack pack curated by Josh Emett for Air New Zealand.
Three trays of assorted meals and a sandwich on a beige surface, with disposable wooden cutlery nearby—showcasing the culinary touch of Josh Emett for Air New Zealand.

Economy passengers on long-haul flights are served a hot meal tailored for Economy Class, with one complimentary glass of wine or mild alcoholic beverage, plus a light meal or snack before landing on longer services.

For Business Class passengers on European flights, up to five main course options, including chicken, beef, vegetarian, and seafood dishes, plus a flame-grilled rainbow trout salad, are available for pre-selection.

Wine selections for Business Class on European routes have also been refreshed for summer.

Economy Class buy-on-board options on European flights include new instant meals such as Asian chicken noodles and creamy pesto pasta, alongside pre-order hot meals available on longer Southern European routes.

Photos: Finnair