At 35,000 feet, Air India is offering the comfort of a pizzeria to the skies with the introduction of freshly stone-baked, wood-fired pizzas on selected international flights. The new offering adds an exclusive touch to the airline’s inflight dining experience, blending premium ingredients with the familiar appeal of freshly baked comfort food. Read on to know more about it.
Air India Flights To Serve Wood-Fired Pizzas
Made with fresh flour, artisanal cheese and carefully sourced ingredients, the pizzas are created to retain their flavour and texture while being served onboard. The addition is part of Air India’s wider strategy to refresh its inflight menus by combining Indian flavours with global culinary influences.
The pizzas are currently being introduced on select routes connecting North America and India. Passengers travelling on JFK-Delhi, San Francisco-Delhi, Newark-Mumbai, Toronto-Delhi and Vancouver-Delhi flights can now enjoy the new offering as part of their inflight meal service. The pizzas are currently available to passengers travelling in Premium Economy and Economy cabins.
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Air India To Revamp International Inflight Menu
The pizza offering is part of a broader food and beverage revamp across Air India’s international ex-India services. The refreshed menu brings together regional Indian dishes and international favourites, with options such as a Veg Awadhi Thali, Japanese Teppanyaki Bowl and Chicken Bibimbap.
Alongside the food menu, Air India has also expanded its beverage selection across cabins. First-class passengers can access a premium drinks portfolio featuring Aberfeldy 21-Year-Old Single Malt, Hennessy VSOP Cognac and Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs Champagne. Business Class includes options such as Charles Heidsieck Brut, Bottega Gold Prosecco and Château Teyssier Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.
Passengers flying Premium Economy can enjoy a celebratory serving of Prosecco after take-off, while Economy Class features a selection of international wines, spirits and beers. Air India has also introduced a Regional Wine Programme, featuring wines associated with different destinations.
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The latest additions are part of Air India’s broader transformation programme, with the airline focusing on enhancing its inflight experience through refreshed menus, premium beverages and more curated offerings across its international network.
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