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Cathay Pacific is introducing new ‘Chinese Classics’ dining offerings inspired by the ‘Eight Great Cuisines of China’ for Business Class customers, showcasing its leadership and innovation in inflight dining. Cathay Pacific is introducing new ‘Chinese Classics’ dining offerings inspired by the ‘Eight Great Cuisines of China’ for its Business Class customers. Complementing the airline’s ‘Hong Kong Flavours’ and ‘International Favourites’ offerings, the new ‘Chinese Classics’ menu seeks to provide a diverse culinary experience for customers, while showcasing Cathay Pacific’s leadership and innovation in inflight dining. With a profound appreciation for China’s rich culinary heritage, Cathay Pacific is incorporating the essence of China’s eight great regional cuisines into its inflight dining, connecting the world to Chinese culinary culture through its global network. As the cornerstone of Chinese culinary culture, the ‘Eight Great Cuisines of China’ embody the diversity and storied trad...

Alaska Airlines is further elevating inflight dining with the launch of its newest culinary initiative, Chef’s (tray) Table, a First Class dining program designed by celebrated chefs up and down the West Coast. Alaska Airlines is further elevating inflight dining with the launch of its newest culinary initiative, Chef’s (tray) Table, a First Class dining program designed by celebrated chefs up and down the West Coast. The program debuts with a thoughtfully crafted menu by Chef Brady Ishiwata Williams, the James Beard award-winning talent behind Seattle’s renowned Tomo restaurant. Alaska Airlines’ new Chef’s (tray) Table program was born from the overwhelming success of its collaboration with San Francisco’s Chef Brandon Jew that launched last year. What began as a single partnership to elevate the onboard dining experience made it clear that guests are hungry for meals that reflect the West Coast’s rich, diverse culinary culture. That success laid the groundwork for an expanded, rotati...

American Airlines is introducing new spring menu options for customers both inflight and in its Admirals Club lounges, along with the option to use AAdvantage miles to purchase food and beverages. American Airlines is introducing new spring menu options for customers, along with the option to use AAdvantage miles to purchase food and beverages. The new dishes and drinks rollout at select Admirals Club lounges from 4 March 2025 and inflight from 12 March 2025. Highlights include: The national rollout of all-American sliders and fries inflight, available to pre-order on short-haul domestic flights following a successful test out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Five new breakfast options, from a white cheddar and Monterey Jack omelette to a smothered veggie and cheese frittata. Regionally inspired breakfast and all-day spreads in Admirals Club lounges, such as build-your-own tacos in Miami, an Argentina beef empanada in Dallas and edamame shrimp teriyaki in Nashville, Te...

Air Canada has announced the addition of Michelin-starred Chef Masaki Hashimoto to its culinary panel. His exclusive creations have debuted in Air Canada Signature Class, on all flights between Canada and Japan. Air Canada has announced the addition of Michelin-starred Chef Masaki Hashimoto to its culinary panel. Based in Toronto, Chef Hashimoto is the owner of Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto, one of Canada’s only restaurants dedicated to the traditional art of Kaiseki cuisine. Since immigrating more than 40 years ago, he has devoted his career to mastering and sharing this multi-course culinary tradition. His exclusive creations debuted on 1 March 2025 in Air Canada Signature Class, on all flights between Canada and Japan. On these routes, Chef Hashimoto’s dishes showcase a thoughtfully curated selection of traditional ingredients through a rotating menu. Six recipes will be introduced annually, including a Zensai (appetiser) such as sautéed lotus root; Komono (side dishes) like sesame tofu ...

Delta Air Lines, which is celebrating its centennial year, has partnered with Maison Taittinger. The partnership with the luxury Champagne brand is part of efforts to provide “a best-in-class onboard experience”. Delta Air Lines, which is celebrating its centennial year, has partnered with Maison Taittinger. The partnership with the luxury Champagne brand aims to set a new standard for inflight hospitality. “Not all Champagne is created equal,” said Kristen Manion Taylor, SVP of Inflight Service, Delta Air Lines. “Taittinger is Champagne for those who know – it represents a quiet, sophisticated elegance that will ‘wow’ our Delta One customers. A family-owned Champagne house, Taittinger’s reputation for excellence mirrors our own, and we’re thrilled to partner with them as we elevate your travel experience. At Delta, we are never satisfied with the status-quo. Our teams are consistently pushing, testing and elevating our offerings with the goal of providing a best-in-class onboard exper...