5 Aviation Airlines That Have The Best And Best Food Service Standards In The World

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JAKARTA - Eating on the plane for some people is not just a stomach trial. But it is also a moment to enjoy food. So don't be surprised, airline dishes are a separate assessment.

Departing from this need, airlines are competing to serve delicious food to passengers. At the 2024 Global Tastemaker Awards, Emirates was named the best airline for food and drinks, up two places from 2023.

The experience of eating during flights is proof of the growing tastes of tourists and the commitment of the aviation industry to meet passenger demand.

Changes in 2024 are not only about taste, but also health. Airlines are increasingly putting plant food in the menu. This is a form of responding to increasing demand for environmentally friendly and health-aware choices.

This year also seen an important emphasis on transparency, with a menu that lists suppliers of ingredients, which offer passengers with clear insights into the quality and origin of the food.

Here are airlines for the best and best food in the world based on the Tastemaker Awards, such as from the Food & Wine page on Friday, October 25, 2024.

Up two places from last year, Emirates is now at the top of the airline for the best and most delicious food in the world. This airline owned by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long stood out, due to its outstanding on-air food.

The chefs always combine culinary innovation with a distinctive taste. This year, the airline deserves to be ranked first with luxurious vegan dishes, such as jackfruit biryani to other classic foods.

These delicious foods are not only served for business classes with luxurious presentations and makhani paneer menus in economic class. Emirates ensures quality and variety in each flight class.

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The spoiling desserts from the airline, such as chocolate dumplings. Then, there are wine and other delicious drinks, including Chandon in the Premium Economic Class. This improves the valuable experience for passengers. The combination of various offers and attention to these details put Emirates in first place.

Turkish Airlines provides an exciting experience for passengers who eat on the plane. Turkish Airlines also offers the experience of eating luxurious foods on the clouds.

The menu includes Turkey's signature opening food and delicious roast dishes, such as Adama's kebab. Bakers are very happy with the new variety, including the surdouugh and band sesame.

Not to forget, the Economic Class gets hot gourmet sandwichs mixed with unique flavors, such as pesto and Girit ezme.

Singapore Airlines brings experience to passengers who eat at 30,000 feet. High pressure in high places can change flavor perceptions, it is the chef's job to be able to serve carefully so that food remains delicious.

Seperti yang dilakukan Singapore Airlines, mereka melakukan similasi untuk memastikan makanan tersau di ketinggian. Masawan ini memiliki layanan "Book the Cook", sehingga penumpang premium pada penerbangan tertentu dapat memesan makanan yang tidak tersedia di dalam pesawat.

Cathay Pacific has an advantage by serving healthy and luxurious foods. On the plane, you can sipping coffee that has just been brewed above its altitude.

Sementara itu, penumpang kelas satu dapat menikmati pihak yang dibelahkan di sudah gol yang elegan. Semua hal tentang pengalaman di dalam pesawat adalah kompangan antara rasa yang special.

Even though Qatar Airways lost its top position this year, the airline is still one of the top options for various reasons. First, you can enjoy the meal on schedule.

This airline provides a la carte menu according to airline demand in the main class and business, such as fresh roast bread, salad burrata, or two pieces of lamb. In addition, Business Class passengers also offer various dishes made from plant-based.