Qatar Airways launches a new onboard dining experience

Qatar Airways is offering a new dining experience on its flights in Europe for its Premium customers.
New menus, cutlery and porcelain tableware have been specially designed to meet the high expectations of the airline's travelers and enhance their onboard experience.

Qatar Airways has also placed greater emphasis on designing menus based on regional culinary influences. This now translates into the creation of new dishes according to destination, such as the offer of porcini mushrooms and truffle risotto on Italian sectors.

Traditionally prepared Arabic main courses, such as kabsa, biryani and flame-grilled meats, will be a preferred option on most routes.

New hot desserts will be offered to Business Class passengers, in addition to a luxurious selection of tea on board certain flights. Every new concept has been given particular attention, from the mini condiment mills that dispense ground black pepper and pink Himalayan salt, to tableware such as linen-lined bread baskets holding a trio of freshly baked breads.

His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Group Chief Executive of Qatar Airways Group, said: ?Qatar Airways is delighted to introduce an all-new onboard dining experience that will push the boundaries of Premium travel for our passengers. Every new concept has been developed with the greatest attention to detail and quality in order to satisfy our guests. Qatar Airways works closely with local farms and farmers to grow produce that meets our requirements, promoting a ?farm to table’ approach. Our onboard menus are designed to respect the seasonality of locally grown produce, while meeting international standards.?

Through this initiative, the national carrier of the State of Qatar acknowledges and embraces the current ?healthy eating’ trend favored by its passengers. Qatar Airways is responding to its customers' wishes and will now offer healthier, lighter meal options, such as fresh, crisp salads, wild berries and oatmeal for breakfast, among others. Healthier drinks such as cold-pressed juice with delicious flavor combinations will also be available on selected menus to revitalize passengers during a long flight.

The airline has also diversified its offering of fine delicacies. Caviar, served to First Class passengers, is perfectly accompanied by Balik salmon presented on a custom-made crystal plate.

Last year, Qatar Airways launched an option allowing passengers traveling in First Class and Business Class to pre-order a main course from the à la carte menu between 14 days and up to 24 hours before departure. This service is in addition to Dine-on-Demand, which was already available to First Class and Business Class passengers. The pre-selection service gives First Class and Business Class passengers even more choice and freedom to create their own personalized dining experience while traveling on selected long-haul flights between Europe and Doha.

Passengers can pre-select one of the meals offered on the seasonal menu for their flight by logging on to the Qatar Airways website, under ?Manage My Booking?. Meals can also be ordered via the Qatar Airways mobile app.

The meal pre-selection option complements the award-winning Qsuite experience, which offers an unrivaled level of luxury and privacy in a Business Class cabin. First Class and Business Class passengers can now board with peace of mind, knowing that the dish of their choice will be served on board. It is an ideal option for traveling in a relaxed state and enjoying the premium services and entertainment on board.

In addition to enjoying unrivaled five-star service, Premium customers can also be pampered with products from internationally renowned brands such as BRIC'S, Nappa Dori, Monte Vibiano and The White Company. Meanwhile, all passengers have access to Oryx One, Qatar Airways' award-winning in-flight entertainment system, which offers passengers up to 4 000 entertainment options including the latest blockbuster movies, TV series, music, games and much more.