Here's What Airplane Food Looks Like Around The World

Suzanne Jennett
Updated January 1, 2025 13 items
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There are a few key components to a successful flight: good entertainment, a considerate seatmate, and satisfying food. If you're a frequent traveler, you likely know what you can eat on different airlines. But what about global airline food? Can you expect to taste international cuisine on a flight to China, or some local specialties on a quick hop through Europe?

Airplane food around the world isn't all that unfamiliar. Fly Air France, and you'll dine on panini and pasta. Take a ride on Japan Airlines, and you'll feast on miso soup and fish. Some airlines go above and beyond with gourmet cuisine in the sky – just look at the spread from Air Emirates, which includes braised lamb.

Tuck into these snapshots of airplane meals from around the globe, and start planning your next vacation.


  • 1

    Air Canada

    Air Canada

    Menu: Breakfast raviolis, mixed fruit, a roll, coffee and orange juice. Breakfast ravioli? What will Canada think of next?!

    328 votes
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    China Airlines

    China Airlines

    Menu: Beef, pickled vegetables, rice, mixed fruit, and two whole rolls.

    321 votes
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    Finnair

    Finnair

    Menu: Meatballs with mash and lingonberry jam, a cheese plate, and a small salad.

    314 votes
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    Japan Airlines

    Japan Airlines

    Menu: Gosh, this looks like a meal for kings! Tea, miso soup, fresh fish, cutlet with potatoes, and many other things to taste.

    321 votes
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    Air Emirates

    Air Emirates

    Menu: Braised lamb in rosemary jus, served with sautéed courgette, roast pumpkin and creamy gratin potatoes.

    298 votes
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    Singapore Airlines

    Singapore Airlines

    Menu: Eggs Benedict, smoked salmon, potatoes and asparagus.

    298 votes
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