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What First Class Airplane Food Looks Like on 12 Airlines Around the Globe

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Flying is not the luxury travel experience it once was, but if you have the cash for a seat (or suite) in first class, you will be inside a whole new world at 30,000 feet.

Not only is your personal airplane space a whole lot bigger, you get a flight attendant solely dedicated to providing service for the first class cabin. You also get a pre-flight drink with additional service throughout the flight, robust snacking, and comfy pillows and blankies.

And don’t let us forget the food. With high-design serviceware and authentic cuisine, here’s what eating in first class looks like.

1. American Airlines

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American Airlines Flight 102 from Honolulu to Dallas-Fort Worth. . Entree: Ginger Garlic Glazed Salmon with kimchi flavored pork rice, sugar snap peas, grilled onion and sourdough roll. . Salad: Hawaiian Cobb with mango, edamame, radish and topped with roasted pineapple vinaigrette. . Appetizer: Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke with pickled ginger, seaweed salad. . Dessert: Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream with strawberry topping, macadamia nuts and whipped cream. . Breakfast: Fresh fruit, scone and yogurt. . For the seven hour flight, American Airlines utilizes a first class menu of local flavors inspired by Hawaii Chef Sam Choy that is quite enjoyable and filling for the long flying time. The ahi poke uses a cooked tuna rather than fresh raw cubes.

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Actually looks so-so to me.

2. Lufthansa

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Dinner onboard Lufthansa First Class on my flight yesterday from Frankfurt to Los Angeles. Caution: Asparagus overload!!! ? #lufthansa #lufthansafirstclass #travel #flight #luxury #luxurytravel #travelinginstyle #avgeek #planeporn #firstclass #flyingfirstclass #flyingfirst #bed #flatbed #boeing747 #boeing7478 #food #eat #dinner #firstclassfood #planefood

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3. Emirates

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Onboard Emirates First Class from Dubai to Malé, Maldives #emirates #emiratesfirstclass #travel #flight #luxury #luxurytravel #travelinginstyle #avgeek #planeporn #firstclass #suites #firstclasssuite #firstclasssuites #flyingfirstclass #flyingfirst #bed #flatbed #food #eat #firstclassfood #boeing777

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4. Cathay Pacific

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Best (plane) steak ever! While I have mixed feelings about my trip with @cathaypacific as a whole the catering was outstanding. They cooked the steaks to order (which is easy with me since I’m a medium-well guy) but I’ve never had a actually better tasting meat in the sky. #cathay #cathaypacific #cathayfirst #food #planefood #firstclass #firstclassmeals #steak #steakonboars #catering #planeseat #aircraft #letsflysomewhere

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5. Singapore Airlines

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Totally pigged out with this #sevencoursemeal served onboard #singaporeairlines #firstclasssuites ⁣ ⁣#foodporn #luxuryfoods #luxurytravels #foodgram #instafood #planefood #firstclassmeals #loveforfood #goodfood #singaporeairlinesmeals #FlySQ #SingaporeAir Interesting fact : Suite / First class meals are only 80% pre-cooked, Business class 85% and Economy 90%. The remainder is cooked in an oven or microwave onboard the flight.⁣ ⁣ *SEVEN COURSE MENU*⁣ 1. CHILLED MALOSSOL CAVIAR ⁣ 2. SWEETCORN PURÉE SOUP⁣ 3. MIXED SALAD WITH WILD RICE and FOR M CABERNET DRESSING ⁣ 4. LOBSTER THERMIDOR (Must Try)⁣ 5. BAKED CHEESECAKE WITH ANGLAISE SAUCE⁣ 6. FRUIT PLATTER (skipped)⁣ 7. CHEESE PLATTER ⁣ 8. JAMAICAN BLUE MOUNTAIN COFFEE (served only onboard SQ Suites Class and First Class)⁣ ⁣ Tips: ⁣ Don’t force yourself to try them all if you really can’t!!⁣ ⁣ Try not to drink too much #domperignon Champaign – you’ll be too full to enjoy the meals⁣ ⁣ Politely ask the cabin crew and they will help take pictures/ set up the table with additional decor etc. I also mentioned my intention to start a blog!) ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Overall : Amazing service and freshness of the food was well maintained.

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6. Delta

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#Deltafirst Atlanta – Ciudad de Mexico #Firstclass #Firstclassmeals #Airliners #travel #Businesstravel #travelgeek #Comidaaborde #primeraclase #Deltaairlines

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Gotta say, the American airlines are not holding up so well, at least presentation-wise…

7. British Airways

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British Airways has always excelled in the afternoon tea department, and credit where credit’s due, the scones with raisins, clotted cream and sandwiches were very good… additionally, the selection/offerings as listed in the menu were broad and befitting the definition of afternoon tea anywhere. However, I’d like to see the cabin crew walking around with selections on say a tray or trolley, stopping by each seat and offering additional items and fresh pots of tea. #britishairways #firstclass #DFWbound #firstclassmeals #afternoontea #pakistanifoodbloggers #avgeek

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8. Japan Airlines

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Lobster appetizer by @japanairlines_jal – August 2017 #JL #JLFirstClass #JapanAirlines #777 #FirstClassMeals #flyertalk

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9. Air Canada

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Air Canada stepping up their game for #firstclassmeals #yyz #yul

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10. All Nippon Airways

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ANA A380 firstclass Honolulu to Tokyo #anaa380 #a380 #ana #allnipponairways #firstclass #globetrotter #firstclassflight #hawaii24 #flyinghonu #flying #空飛ぶウミガメ

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11. Thai Airways

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One of highlights of Thai Airways first class meal service is Caviar and Lobster Tandori from Bangkok to Paris on A380. . . #firstclass #luxurystyle #luxtravel #luxurytravel #travelblog #foodie #firstclassfood #inflightmeal #caviar #thaiairwaysinternational #thaiairways #travelinstyle #onboard #gourmetfood @thaiairways

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12. United Polaris

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One of the tastiest breakfast menu options when flying United Polaris. Brioche apple soufflé with vanilla cream sauce and mixed berry sauce, served with chicken sausage / breakfast potatoes. Highly recommend. #unitedpolaris #unitedpolarisfirst #united787 #united787x #united78710 #polarisfirstclass #unitedpolarisbreakfast #polarisbreakfastmenu #firstclassfood #firstclass #firstclassflight #cleanplate #ewr #sfo

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Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, these first class meals look fresh and delicious. So, if you’re lucky enough to score this kind of situation when flying, remember us little people in the back. I mean, we’re happy for you and all, but, are you going to eat all that caviar?