Airline food

We like to complain how boring, even disgusting, airplane food is. But there are some airlines that serve excellent, restaurant-quality food at 30,000 ft.

Those old jokes about airplane food? They're getting harder to make these days. As passenger tastes change, so do the menus of airline in-flight meals (yes, even in economy class). Here are several airline economy meals that go beyond the usual “meat or pasta.”

Qatar Airways is known for its high-quality in-flight dining experience. The airline has won numerous awards for its food and beverage service, and it is dedicated to offering a wide variety of delicious and culturally diverse meals to its passengers. One of the unique aspects of Qatar Airways’ in-flight food...

L.A. chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo have it down to a science.

British Airways Finally Improves Its Catering Business of Loyalty British Airways is improving its catering on long-haul routes. This comes after the airline had cut what customers received on some routes. British Airways Skift Take: After so much bad news for passengers flying on British Airways there's finally a bit of improvement coming to the airline but only for international travelers. Grant Martin An upgraded meal service is coming to British Airways reversing a long campaign…

One man's quest for the best in inflight catering has turned up a winner

Deputy Executive Editor Sarah Schlichter's idea of a perfect trip includes spotting exotic animals, hiking through pristine landscapes, exploring new neighborhoods on foot, and soaking up as much art as she can. She often attempts to recreate recipes from her international travels after she gets home (which has twice resulted in accidental kitchen fires—no humans or animals were harmed). Sarah joined the SmarterTravel team in 2017 after more than a decade at the helm of…

Putting American Airlines' new hot meals in first class to the test on the first day that they are available on routes longer than 1,500 miles.