Air France has bolstered its already impressive in-flight culinary program with the launch of a new premium menu, created by award-winning French chef, Michel Roth.
Roth, who is most famed for securing two Michelin stars at Hôtel Ritz Paris’s L’Espadon restaurant, has crafted a series of dishes in his signature gourmet style that will be served exclusively in AirFrance’s most premium cabin, La Première.
Available on certain long-haul flights departing from Paris, highlights from the new ten-dish menu include an indulgent Caviar Sturia appetizer; Lobster medallion, green asparagus and raspberry vinaigrette, and Tender beef and pan-seared foie gras with truffle sauce, stir-fried asparagus and porcini mushrooms.
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For vegetarians, there are also two thoughtful yet equally indulgent meat-free options: Quinoa with candied lemon, summer vegetables and basil crème, and Truffled polenta, green vegetables, mint pea coulis with carrot jus.
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As well as a premium in-flight culinary experience, Air France’s La Première travelers can enjoy a complimentary airport chauffeur service, private check-in, exclusive lounge access and fast-track boarding, as well as a host of onboard extras such as a transformable seat-bed, Sisley beauty products and a state-of-the-art entertainment system.
Passengers in business class can also enjoy an elevated dining experience while they travel, with Air France continuing its partnership with Anne-Sophie Pic – the most decorated female chef in the world. Pic’s business class menus include Braised beef, potato mousseline, plum chutney and tarragon breadcrumbs; Roast chicken, spelt risotto and courgettes with green cardamom, and Artichoke barigoule, creamy polenta, smoked vanilla Burrata and tomato coulis.
As part of Air France’s bid to offer a more sustainable way to fly long-haul, the airline has committed to offering only French meat, dairy products, eggs and sustainably caught fish by the end of 2022, with priority given to sustainable farmers and seasonal products.
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The airline is also making efforts to reduce waste, through both an effective plastic reduction project, which is set to 90% of single-use plastics eliminated by early 2023, and a smart pre-ordering system to limit food waste.
The La Première cabin is available on certain flights from Paris to Los Angeles, Miami, New York-JFK, San Francisco, Washington DC, Mexico City, Abidjan, Johannesburg, Dubai and Sao Paulo.
