THE INFLIGHT LAB

Where Airline Innovation Happens

Industry news, collaborative workshops, and the latest catering innovations shaping flying.

The Inflight Lab

9-10 June in Collaboration with Austrian Airlines

Aegean

The Aegean Non Schengen Lounge Athens

Air Dolomiti

Inside Air Dolomiti’s Menu Presentation

Qantas

Qantas Economy Updates

Thai

Thai Airways Restaurant Phuket Airport

The Inflight Lab is back! Vienna, June 9–10, 2026.

Hands-on free workshops for airline food, beverage and inflight professionals. In collaboration with Austrian Airlines.

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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

March 19, 2026
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

March 15, 2026
A white plate with the United Airlines logo and "Chef's Table" text, highlighting United Polaris chefs, placed on a grey cloth with a fork and other tableware nearby.

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

March 13, 2026
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

March 3, 2026
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

The Inflight Lab is made possible by leading industry innovators who share our commitment to elevating inflight dining

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Foodfolk Australia Your Airline Food Partner

January 30, 2026
A glass of sparkling beverage labelled “Scandinavian” sits on a blue surface, surrounded by white and blue ceramic dishes, a metal spoon, and treats from Madhouse Bakehouse.

Global-c design that works

January 29, 2026
Assorted packaged baked goods, including banana bread slices, biscuits, and cakes, are arranged on plates and marble boards with branded boxes and bags on a grey surface, featuring buzz products perfect for any occasion.

Madhouse Bakehouse Delicious at Scale

January 29, 2026
An assortment of plates, cups, and cutlery arranged on a table alongside buzz products, featuring food items like grapes, a pear, biscuits, asparagus, and drinks in glasses.

Buzz Products Inflight Tableware & Amenity Kits

January 29, 2026