INTRODUCTION
Turkish Airlines has a reputation for providing exceptional food, even in economy class.
This trip highlighted the airline’s strengths in inflight dining and overall passenger comfort.
PARIS TO ISTANBUL
I was very impressed with the inflight food on this 2-hour and 35-minute flight. The cabin crew offered a choice of beef or pasta, and I opted for the beef.
The meal came with some vegetables and rice, an entrรฉe of yogurt with peas, and a delicious chocolate mousse.
The beef was flavorful, and the portion size was perfect.
However, my only complaint was that my water and part of the entrรฉe were frozen solid.
The airline provided proper cutlery in economy class, and a good range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including fresh juices.
It is becoming rare to see airlines offer meal choices and trays like this in economy class on flights under three hours.
ISTANBUL TO SINGAPORE
On my 11-hour flight to Singapore, the airline provided two meal services, and snacks were available from the galley if required.
The first meal service offered a choice of chicken or a vegetarian option.
The meal tray seemed larger and included a fresh salad in addition to the entrรฉe of hummus. Olive oil was provided to drizzle over the salad.
For dessert, the chocolate mousse made another appearance.
This is one of the complaints of frequent travelers on Turkish Airlines; the inflight food is not changed that often, which many find quite boring.
However, I like to think that the airline has perfected its recipes and prefers to provide something thatโs tried and tested with no surprises.
About two hours before landing, the breakfast service began. I was offered scrambled eggs with toast, roasted tomato, a side dish of cheese and olives, and yogurt with cherry.
These were some of the best eggs I’ve had on a flight.
I don’t know how they do it, but their inflight caterer Do&Co knows how to cook eggs for economy class passengers.
CONCLUSION
Overall, my recent experience with Turkish Airlines’ inflight meals in economy class was very positive.
The quality of the food and the variety of options were impressive, especially considering the length of the flights.
While some frequent travelers may find the menu repetitive, I appreciated the consistency and quality of the meals.
I thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast and food experience with Turkish Airlines, and I still think they have some of the best economy-class meals around.
