10 Airlines with the Best In-flight Meals

Travelling by plane has its pros and cons. Airplane food is mostly described negatively and we can even say that it has quite a bad reputation. Yes, you are trusting airline companies your safety and you are paying for the flight to a certain destination. But you certainly did not come to a restaurant. That is why your expectations for the meal are not so high. However, since you are paying for the travelling costs with included meal, then you should get a decent meal at least. Not the perfect one, but decent. Luckily there are airlines that go above and beyond the normal airline meal standards. Many of them offer great meals during flights, but we chose to present you top 10 airlines that provide the best in-flight meals. 

Lufthansa

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Germans are meticulous in everything, especially when it comes to food and passenger service. Their in-flight menu is planned by some of the world’s best chefs who update it every two months. You can choose the cuisine of the menu as well as the time at which you want them to be served.

Singapore Airlines

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Singapore Airline employs some of the world’s best chefs and it is noticeable when you travel with the company. Making a choice when you get a hold of the menu will be a hard because their choices for food and drinks are just perfect. You will have to choose between Korean style eel fillet or Wagyu beef and they also serve either Dom Perignon or Krug champagne. It definitely feels like a flying 5 star hotel. Read more about Singapore for Expats here.

Cathay Pacific Airways

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Top quality food which is among everything else always fresh is one of the pros when it comes to Cathay Pacific Airways. If you are flying with the first class, then you should know that cabins are equipped with cookers, skillets and toasters which help to keep all Asian international meals fresh. You can even get a snack between the meals.

Malaysia Airlines

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Malaysia Airlines has a rich menu to offer to its passengers. It is consisted of various international and customized meals such as Kosher, Halal, high-fiber, gluten-free, and vegetarian food, so everyone can find something appropriate. Refreshing beverages will make the experience complete no matter if your choice is going to be South African Rooibos tea, designer water from Ty Nant, or even Blue Mountain coffee, and on top of that, they can provide you with some of the best wines. 

Qantas Airways

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To start with, this company always serves caviar before every meal. But what follows are 8 courses among which you can find shitake wontons, grilled lamb cutlets or quince tarts that are served with spiced syrup and double cream. Dishes are all fresh with only the best ingredients used.

Qatar Airways

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Qatar Airways tend to have the best passenger service, especially when it comes to food menu. Passengers can enjoy in their 10-course meal that normally includes caviar, lobster, prawns, Arabic mezzas, fine chocolates, and cheese platters, all served with the best wines you can think of. 

Thai Airways

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Thai Airways provides you with a vast option of delicious meals such as lobster thermidor, rack of lamb with rosemary sauce or olive-marinated salmon with herb sauce. Further more, the company changes its menu frequently, so if you fly regularly with Thai Airways, then you will have the choice to never take the same dish twice.

Swissair

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Managers in Swissair leave nothing to case which means menus are constantly being refreshed and revamped so their customers would stay satisfied. Now they want to present some of the traditional Swiss dishes so they have hired a Michelin-star chef Didier Schneiter to prepare the menu which now includes lamb filet mignon with autumn vegetables in a cremolata sauce, and the best Swiss cheeses and wines.

Gulf Air

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There is a true reason why Gulf Air is the one of the best airlines when it comes to food in air. Namely, they are the only company that has the chef on board. So, they do not heat the food but rather they have a chef that oversees every aspect of food preparation. You can get for example dishes such as honey-glazed quail or Arabic spiced veal ragout.

Jet Airways

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This Indian airline is providing some fine service when it comes to food menu. You can try some of the most delicious dishes from Indian national cuisine such as chicken breast in cashew cream sauce with a trio of lentils, and fantastic chappati and naan breads. Spicy Indian food requires refreshing drinks and Jet Airways offers you some of the best international wines and spirits.

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