SriLankan Airlines has added another feather to its cap by winning the ‘Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier – South Asia’ award at the esteemed PAX Readership Awards 2025. Held on 9 April in Germany, the event recognised excellence in the aviation industry, as voted by over 15,500 travel and airline professionals across the globe. This latest accolade reaffirms SriLankan Airlines’ commitment to delivering an extraordinary inflight experience, especially when it comes to food.
SriLankan Airlines Offers A Culinary Journey At 35,000 Feet
SriLankan Airlines has won the ‘Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier – South Asia’ award at the PAX Readership Awards 2025, held on 9 April 2025 in Germany, proving once again its culinary expertise in serving an inflight dining experience that truly stands out.#iflysrilankan… pic.twitter.com/TNIAbuiBAI
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SriLankan Airlines’ food service has become one of its most celebrated aspects, with carefully crafted menus that cater to a wide range of tastes and dietary needs. Dimuthu Tennakoon, Head of Commercial at SriLankan Airlines, expressed gratitude towards those who voted, stating, “Food plays a crucial role in shaping the overall flying experience, whether you’re a first-time flyer or a seasoned traveller.”
The airline pays close attention to customer feedback, using it to refine and enhance its in-flight menus. On its South Asian routes, passengers are treated to a comforting variety of regional favourites—think biryani, butter chicken, masala curries, idli, samosas, and more—bringing the warmth of home into the skies.
SriLankan Flavours: A Taste Of Tradition
One of the highlights of SriLankan Airlines’ food service is its award-winning ‘SriLankan Flavours’ menu. Featuring dishes prepared with authentic, locally sourced ingredients, the menu includes egg roti with paraw fish curry, lamprais, heirloom rice with pepper chicken, and more.
This initiative was also recognised with the 2024 IFSA Award for Best Inflight Food or Beverage Innovation. It proves that the airline isn’t just about serving meals but creating a memorable gastronomic journey.
Global Recognition For Local Excellence
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For 45 wonderful years, we’ve been more than just an airline. We’ve been your travel companions, and every journey we’ve embarked on together has been filled with joy, laughter, and the warmth of our island’s spirit.
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SriLankan Airlines has built a reputation not only for service and reliability but also for elevating South Asian culinary culture. As a member of the oneworld alliance, the airline operates an all-Airbus fleet and connects passengers to over 113 destinations worldwide.
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From flavour-packed meals to warm hospitality, SriLankan Airlines food service stands as a shining example. Its an example to how regional cuisine can be beautifully translated into a world-class inflight dining experience.
Next time you’re booking a ticket across South Asia, this award-winning menu might just be the deciding factor.
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