The menu

In-flight food can be a creature comfort and can go a long way toward winning over passengers who are willing to pay for premium seats.

"We had to be very creative at the height of the pandemic." The mushroom balls are steamed and served with an heirloom tomato sauce: "There's not a lick of meat in there," he said. "We have to be very choosy about what type of greens we offer," said American Airlines spokeswoman Leah Rubertino. "I think people are, rightly so, concerned they're not going to feel as satiated with this vegetarian meal and [think] 'I just need this piece of meat.' And in the end ... Singapore Airlines, a carrier that operates some of the world's longest flights, brought in Southern California-based luxury spa Golden Door to develop dozens of recipes for its in-flight menu. "It's so satisfying and you get all those umami flavors," he said. A plethora of videos have been posted online by airline passengers reviewing meals, plating and service in detail. But it can be a creature comfort on board and can go a long way toward winning over passengers, especially those who are willing to pay up for premium seats, analysts say. Travelers on Delta One flying internationally out of the hub can also preorder menu items curated by Bailey. [Alcohol sales](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/17/american-airlines-will-resume-alcohol-sales-on-board-april-18.html), with some new ready-to-drink options, are back on board in U.S. The pandemic drove airlines to And face masks are now mostly optional, removing an obstacle to onboard food and beverage service.