Photo Essay: 14 Incredible Airplane Meals from Around the World
Do you hate airplane food? You might be in for a surprise. Check out these delicious airplane meals from across the globe and pray for an upgrade!
Do you dread airplane food?
Ever felt as disgusted as the author of the (now famous) Virgin complaint letter.
Ever wondered what’s being served up front?
Check out these 14 airplane meals from around the globe and pray there’s an upgrade coming your way!
BREAKFAST
1) Hong Kong Eggs
Cathay Pacific Taiwan to Hong Kong
Luke Lai
2) Miso in the Morning
Eva Airways Taiwan to Fukuoka
Luke Lai
3) Swiss Omlette
Leek omlette on Swiss Air
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FIRST COURSE
4) Japanese Lobster
Eva Airways Osaka to Taiwan
Luke Lai
5) First Class Mezze
Emirates Air Dubai to the Male, Maldives
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6) Some Dim Sum
7) Seafood Spaghetti
Eva Airways Sapporo to Taiwan
Luke Lai
MAINS
8) Love Butter, Love the French
A selection of cheeses and a buttery meal. Air France Saigon to Paris.
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9) Vitello Tonnato
Vitello tonnato, capers, dried dill, salmon tartar, smoked salmon, buttermilk mousse with kiwi sauce and fresh blackberry. Lufthansa, Frankfurt to Manchester.
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10) Mutton Korma
Mutton in a creamy cashew sauce, rice and cottage cheese curry. Emirates Air, Karachi to Dubai.
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11) Portly Beef
Beef filet with herb crust, port, new potatoes, beans, shimeji mushroom and bell pepper.
Lufthansa, Narita to Frankfurt.
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DESSERT
12) Raspberry Fool
One pretty cake: Eva Airways Osaka to Taiwan
Luke Lai
13) Molten Lava
Cheddar, Camembert, St Pauliln, chocolate lava cake, ice cream and fruits. Air Canada UK to US.
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14) Cool Sorbet
Pear sorbet and caramel ice-cream duo. ANA, Narita to New York
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What’s the best airplane meal you’ve ever had? Which airline serves the best food? Let us know!
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Note: All meals served in Business or First Class.
Main image: Hello Kitty takes to the skies by Luke Lai.