New In-flight Meals for Economy and Premium Economy ANA flights

From December 2013, ANA will be launching enhanced in-flight meals mainly on international flights for Economy and Premium Economy customers. More than 80% of ANA’s international passengers choose to fly Economy Class and the airline is proud to provide an excellent, quality in-flight service. Economy Class in-flight meals will be developed by "THE CONNOISSEURS", an in-flight meal team composed of 10 renowned chefs, five liquor and coffee professionals and nine of ANA’s own catering chefs. THE CONNOISSEURS are among the most talented of any of the world’s airline chef and currently cater for ANA’s Business and First Class passengers. ANA will also be renewing meal choices for children and adding additional ranges in Premium Economy


ANA is the only Japanese airline to have been awarded the exclusive 5-Star Airline Rating*1 for services. The airline is committed to ongoing service enhancements to ensure every customer – from business to family traveller – enjoys flying with ANA. The changes announced today build on improvements in in-flight dining, bedding and amenities introduced on international First and Business Class flights in July this year.

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 1. New In-flight Services in Economy Class


(1)     Developed by THE CONNOISSEURS & voted for by customers using Facebook

In collaboration with THE CONNOISSEURS and ANA’s own passengers and staff, ANA has developed a new, delicious in-flight menu for Economy Class. Menus, developed by THE CONNOISSEURS, were voted for using Facebook and  ANA staff have also chosen their preferred menu. Not only Japanese but Western and Asian cuisine will be served on flights to meet the different tastes of our customers.

(2) New In-flight Meals for Children


ANA’s chefs have created new in-flight meals for children in the style of the popular Japanese lunch box, or “Deco-ben". The "Deco-ben", meaning a decorative lunch box, is unique to Japanese culture and uses color and cute designs to make food exciting and enticing to children.


 (3) Further enhancements to in-flight Services on Premium Economy


ANA will be improving the selection of meals and beverages available in Premium Economy.    

A selection of Business Class options, such as desserts and alcoholic beverages, can now be enjoyed in Premium Economy in addition to conventional sparkling wine and soup. Also, mini-soba (North America-Japan routes) or mini-ramen (Europe-Japan routes) will be available.

2. First International Collaboration on Menus

In its first collaboration with overseas chefs, ANA is bringing the unique tastes of Taiwan and India to Business Class passengers.

　(1) Menu produced by the "Regent Taipei"

Authentic Taiwanese cuisine, including "Beef Noodle Soup", derived from the Regent Taipei’s classic, will be provided on flights departing from Taipei in January, June and September 2014, to coincide with New Year, the Taiwanese Boys Festival and the Mid-Autumn Harvest Festival.


(2) Menu produced by Prominent Chefs of India

Indian chefs will produce a menu for passengers flying from Delhi and Mumbai. Special “Japanese style” vegetarian meals will also be prepared by first-class chefs.


3. THE CONNOISSEURS menu will continue to be provided to First & Business Class passengers


Exquisite meals created by THE CONNOISSEURS, which were introduced in September 2013, can continue to be enjoyed in-flight.