Passengers flying on Air India’s flights out of India can expect a new menu with several new inclusions, including vegan options. The airline has introduced refreshed inflight food & beverages menus across cabins on all international flights (ex-India) in an attempt to offer a better onboard experience. Last year, Air India did something similar with its domestic menu as well.
Refreshed menu
Air India has made changes to its menu on international
flights (ex-India) based on the feedback received from its customers. It is now
offering what it calls an assortment of gourmet meals, trendy appetizers and
decadent desserts, showcasing India's locally sourced culinary influence while
keeping in line with the healthy eating trend. Sandeep Verma, Head of Inflight
Services, Air India, commented.
“As part of our ongoing effort of transforming the Air India
experience for guests, we have brought great thought and energy into our new
menus. We want our guests to enjoy their food and beverage on board Air India
flights much like they would at their favourite restaurants.
“Our underlying focus while designing the new menus has been
on ensuring that they include nutritious options that are delicious, and on
incorporating contemporary, sustainable practices.”
Vegan options are included, too
Air India brought together a team of in-house experts,
catering partners, and multiple suppliers to design the new menu. Its first and
business class passengers will now also have the option of plant-based meals
such as Subz Seekh Kebab (vegetable kebabs), Thai Red Curry with Tofu and
Vegetables, Broccoli and Millet Steak, and Lemon Sevaiyan Upma, Medu Wada
(lentil fritter) and Masala Uttapam (lentil-based savory pancakes).
The list is even longer for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
options across all classes, which feature a mix of fusion dishes and classics
such as Mushroom Scrambled Egg, Turmeric Chilli Omelette, Achari Paneer and
Emmenthal Sandwich in Multigrain Bread, Grilled Prawns in a Fennel Cream Sauce,
Chicken Chettinad Kathi Roll, Baked Fillet of Fish with a Herb Almond and
Garlic Crust, Masala Dal and Brown Rice Khichdi with Sprouts, Roast Tomato and
Bocconcini Caprese with Kalamata Olives and Pesto, and Classic Tomato and
Coriander Shorba with Crisp Namakpara, among others.
For desserts, passengers can expect Mango Passionfruit
Delight, Quinoa Orange Kheer, Espresso Almond Crumble Mousse Cake, Khajur Tukda
with Kesar Phirni, Single Origin Chocolate Slice, Chum-Chum Sandwich with
Blueberry Sauce, and a seasonal fruit selection.
The fine wine list on its bar menu includes Laurent-Perrier
La Cuvée Brut champagne, wines from the renowned vineyards of Château de
l'Hestrange, Les Oliviers, Chateau Milon, and Piedmont region of Northern Italy.
This isn’t the first time Air India has tweaked its menu
under the Tata Group. Last year, it changed its meal offerings on domestic
flights as part of its larger strategy of providing a better onboard experience
to passengers. Here’s hoping the latest change in its menu for international
flights will be well-received.
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