Intro
Sky Express, which began its operations in 2005, has evolved from a small airline based in Crete, operating turbo props on domestic routes, to a carrier now flying to over 22 European destinations and 33 Greek destinations with larger narrow body aircraft.
What’s Included
On every Sky Express flight, whether domestic or international, passengers are treated to complimentary instant coffee, orange juice, water, and a cookie or small snack.
For international routes, there is also the option to purchase additional food and beverages from an extensive buy on board menu.
The menu offers a variety of high-quality products, with attractive combo deals for added value.
Paris to Athens
I recently flew from Paris to Athens, marking my first international journey with Sky Express.
Shortly after takeoff, the crew began the complimentary service, and I decided to explore the inflight menu.
While there are no hot meals available for purchase, there is an impressive range of sandwiches and snacks to choose from, with a focus on local Greek brands.
Sandwich Selections (Prices at the time of flying)
- Smoked Turkey (2 pieces) – โฌ6.00
- Smoked Salmon (2 pieces) – โฌ6.00
- Vegan Sausage Brioche (1 piece) – โฌ6.00
- Prosciutto Mozzarella (2 pieces) – โฌ8.00
Sandwiches
The sandwiches came in charming, quirky boxes that added a bit of fun to the meal.
The branding even included a humorous note: “Welcome on Bread & Smoked Salmon is allowed for the duration of the flight.” I thought this was quite quirky, even if it was a little cheesy.
Sky Express collaborates with @gardengourmet_gr for their sandwich offerings, and Olympic Catering, established in 1970 and originally part of Olympic Airways, handles the inflight catering.
For my 2.5-hour journey, I selected a few sandwiches and snacks, totaling โฌ23.00.
The smoked salmon sandwich stood out as my favourite, but the vegan sausage brioche was also quite impressive.
Although the airline doesnโt offer special meals in economy class, it was refreshing to see a substantial number of vegan and vegetarian options available for purchase.
The menu also featured a good mix of local Greek products and low-calorie options.
Sky Bliss
In 2023, the airline launched its business class cabin, โSky Bliss,โ on select routes.
This cabin offers additional benefits such as:
Baggage
Cabin Baggage: 1 x 13kg + 1 personal item
Checked Baggage: 2 x 32kg
Priority Services
Fast Lane
Priority boarding.
Lounge Access
Priority Luggage Delivery
Seat Selection
Complimentary seat selection
Onboard Benefits
Complimentary drinks and catering
Though the dining experience is slightly different from what you would expect in business class, there are no hot meals served.
Instead, there is a focus on fresh and healthy food options from healthy salads to Greek canapes.
The airline also selects delicacies from various regions in Greece, such as Apaki, a pork speciality from Crete, and various cheese producers from around the country.
Youโll still hear the clinking of glassware, but the cutlery is wooden, and all meals are served in recyclable cardboard.
While I havenโt personally experienced the service yet, some might argue that this feels more like premium economy than traditional business class, given the absence of proper cutlery and hot meals.
That said, the ability to customise your meal before departure certainly earns a few points in its favour..
Bliss passengers can pre order 48 hours before departure, including meat, seafood, or mixed meal options.
For breakfast, there are three different selections. The airline offers different meals for inbound and outbound flights to give frequent flyers a variety of meals.
Every two months, menus are changed with a focus on fresh, in-season produce. All food served is fresh, not frozen or reheated.
Thanks to Sky Express for providing the above photos.
Conclusion
Sky Express has come a long way since its beginnings in Crete.
While the onboard dining experience in business class may lean more towards premium economy, the airline’s dedication to fresh, regional flavors and customisable options demonstrates a clear effort to enhance the passenger experience.
The reasonably priced menu in economy class, along with quirky packaging and great range of vegan and vegetarian options, adds a layer of inclusivity and innovation.
Together with warm, enthusiastic service, Sky Express has created an engaging, diverse, and enjoyable buy-on-board menu.
