Business Class passengers on longhaul Lufthansa flights will soon be able to delight in new culinary offerings in the coming months.
With bread being one of Germans’ favourite foods, special bread was developed exclusively for Lufthansa by baker-sommelier and World Baker of the Year 2022 Axel Schmitt. The handmade breads, which are only available on board Lufthansa flights from Germany, are baked fresh daily from natural ingredients, do not contain any additives and are served with handmade butter and high-quality olive oil as an appetiser. In each new quarter, there will be a different type of bread specially created for Lufthansa.
Other additions to the inflight service include the new signature drink Avionic. An alternative to water and sparkling wine, the Avionic Apéritif will be served with nuts as a welcome drink on board before take-off. The Avionic Apéritif is a special creation by the Ziegler distillery, developed with Sven Riebel, Frankfurt bar icon and “Host of the Year”. The drink, which is based on peach notes and wild meadow herbs, is mixed on ice with tonic.
For the first time, Business Class guests will also be served a vegetarian amuse bouche, from antipasti to sushi, as a prelude to the first service on board. Fresh fruit will also be added to the dessert menu.
Additionally, there will be a new modular snack offering that will vary based on the route’s duration and the time of day. Options will range from fresh fruit and, on longer flights, to salty and sweet treats such as tomato and mozzarella skewers or wraps with pastrami. From June, every passenger will be given a small box of Lindt chocolates in an exclusive Lufthansa design as a farewell gift.
According to Heiko Reitz, chief commercial officer of Lufthansa Airlines, the airline is set to introduce a range of new products across different travel classes in the near future.
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