Finnair has announced its new winter menu is available now for pre-order by passengers travelling on its short-haul Business Class flights.
Sami Oksava, Finnair Kitchen Development Chef, said: “As the temperatures start to drop, we are excited to be launching our new winter menu, thoughtfully crafted to bring warmth and Nordic flavours to customers during the season.
“With new dishes across all cabins, and the ability to now pre-order your preferred meal when travelling in Business class within Europe, we are confident these changes will go down a treat with customers.”
As part of Finnair’s commitment to customer experience, the airline has launched a new highly anticipated feature alongside its winter menu.
Customers travelling in Business Class on short-haul flights within Europe now have the option to pre-select their preferred dish from a range of four options, allowing customers to browse before they board.
Available for lunch and dinner services, the new feature will be available in Manage My Booking, and will include a range of locally inspired dishes. These include beef meatballs in a cream sauce with mashed potatoes, broccoli and lingonberries; and smoked salmon lasagne with a creamy spinach and tomato sauce topped with cheese gratiné.
This complements Finnair’s existing service on Business Class flights within Europe, which allows those with dietary requirements to request a special meal pre-departure, catered to suit their needs.
Customers travelling in Business Class to Finnair’s long-haul destinations can already enjoy this feature, choosing their preferred dish from an online menu in advance.
Customers with an appetite for more can also enjoy a new expanded range of drinks and snacks available to purchase in Economy, as part of the airline’s catering enhancements.
This winter, the Nordic airline will increase its range of non-alcoholic drinks options, adding alcohol-free beer, Nocco energy drinks, and fruit smoothies. Hot chocolate will also be available on European flights, with those travelling to ski destinations in Northern Finland also able to add a touch of zest to their hot chocolate with mint liqueur on offer.
New food options also include Barbells protein bar and salami snacks available to purchase onboard, complementing Finnair’s existing selection of fresh sandwiches, hot meals and light bites available to pre-order – including the popular cold-smoked reindeer-brie cheese sandwich, vegetable combo mozzarella-paprika-focaccia, and beef bulgogi bowl salad.
On long-haul flights and services to Gran Canaria, Finnair will also launch a new range of travel extras for customers who forget those all-important essentials. The new range will include a toothbrush and toothpaste set and Finnair branded playing cards, in addition to travel sized chocolates.
