Qantas, one of the world’s leading airlines, has announced a significant menu enhancement program that will introduce new dishes and larger portions across all cabins, using high-quality ingredients from premium Australian producers. The new menus have begun rolling out on domestic flights and will launch on international services from 29 March. This program represents the single biggest investment in Qantas inflight and lounge dining in a decade and comes as the airline returns to profit and accelerates its customer investment programs.

Qantas Group Chief Customer Officer, Markus Svensson, said that the new dishes, generous portions, and premium produce would take the inflight dining experience to a new level. “Premium food and wine is one of the top three reasons our customers choose to fly with Qantas, so this significant boost means we will be able to further our efforts to deliver a world-class experience in the sky,” said Mr Svensson.

Korean fried Bannockburn chicken with pickled radish (International Business)

Qantas Creative Director of Food, Beverage, and Service, Neil Perry, who has worked with Qantas for 25 years, said the airline is well-known for showcasing Australian produce to millions of travellers on a global stage. “We are spoilt for choice in Australia when it comes to being able to source top quality food from fantastic Australian producers, and together with generous servings and great service, these are the key ingredients to creating an enjoyable meal,” said Mr Perry.

With each regular menu change, Neil Perry and his team create nearly 250 new dishes for the domestic and international network. The new menus will feature seasonal ingredients with plant-based options across all cabins, and more substantial second meal on long flights between Australia and Asia in Business and Economy. Business dishes include a Crumbed Snapper Roll with Pickled Cabbage and Tartare sauce, and Stir-fried Noodles with Wombok, Cucumber, Sesame, and Chilli Oil. New dishes in Economy with premium quality ingredients include Cajun Prawns with Spiced Rice, Korean Chilli, and Garlic Chicken with Kimchi, and Black Pepper Beef with Oyster Mushrooms.

Seared Glacier 51 Toothfish with zucchini ribbon, lemon and Cobram Estate Hojiblanca extra virgin olive oil (First)

In addition, Qantas has made enhancements to its lounges. The International Business Lounges will offer plates of Fresh Ricotta and Crisp Pancetta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Sourdough, and Beef, Bacon, and Dark Ale Pies. Ice cream will also be served in Qantas Clubs and international and domestic Business Lounges. Qantas has also reintroduced premium cakes such as Decadent Chocolate Ganache cake.

Qantas’ commitment to world-class wine saw the airline receive ten medals, including Best First Class Cellar at the internationally renowned Cellars in the Sky Awards this year, which ranks the wine lists of global airlines.

The investment in Qantas inflight and lounge dining comes as the airline returns to profit and accelerates its customer investment programs, including a $100 million expansion of domestic and international lounges, progressive renewal of its aircraft, and new routes.

In conclusion, Qantas’ new menu enhancement program represents a significant investment in the airline’s inflight and lounge dining experience. With new dishes, larger portions, and premium produce, Qantas aims to deliver a world-class dining experience to its customers. The investment in Qantas inflight and lounge dining comes as the airline returns to profit and accelerates its customer investment programs, including a $100 million expansion of domestic and international lounges, progressive renewal of its aircraft, and new routes.

Written by: Stephen Morton

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