Finnair has launched a new winter menu and pre-order ability for short-haul Business Class passengers.
Designed to warm up customers during the cooler winter months, the new menu has been inspired by the fresh flavours of Finland, with an Asian twist in a nod to the airline’s network.
The winter menu is already available on all scheduled services, and will be available up to and including January 28 2025.
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.”
Pre-order
Finnair has launched a new pre-order ability for Business passengers alongside its winter menu.
Passengers travelling in Business on short-haul flights within Europe now have the option to pre-select their preferred dish from a range of four options.
Available for lunch and dinner services, the new feature will include a range of locally-inspired dishes. These include beef meatballs in a cream sauce with mashed potatoes, broccoli and lingonberries, and a 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.
Passengers travelling in Business to Finnair’s long-haul destinations can already use this feature, choosing their preferred dish from an online menu in advance.
New flavours from Finland
Finnair has relaunched its long-haul Business Class menu, combining simple, fresh Nordic flavours with local touches from the airline’s global network of destinations.
Crafted to take passengers on a ‘journey with their taste buds’, new seasonal appetisers include smoked whitefish, crayfish tails and Shimeji mushrooms, in addition to both salmon tartare and spicy sriracha shrimp with trout roe and cucumber in scallop cream. Vegetarian options include a new goat’s cheese tartlet with semi-dried cherry tomatoes, and redcurrant compote will be offered.
Main course options include a slow-cooked beef entrecôte with garlic mashed potatoes, root vegetables and sautéed porcini mushrooms in blackberry sauce or pike-perch and salmon terrine with creamy kohlrabi and roasted vegetables in lobster sauce. A third destination-specific option will also be offered, in addition to a range of meals available to pre-order for those with specific dietary requirements.
To complement these changes, Finnair has also updated its wine list and dessert options to suit the new menu, in addition to launching a new snack menu.
Designed to offer long-haul Business passengers snacks and movie treats, the new range will include sweet treats such as Pågen cinnamon buns and Fazer Domino biscuits, in addition to cold-smoked reindeer and hummus sandwiches on flights departing from Helsinki.
Passengers travelling in both Premium Economy and Economy will also receive a refreshed menu, with locally-inspired dishes designed based on the length of each flight, in addition to a bar service which includes hot and cold refreshments.
