New Frédéric Simonin Dishes Debut on Air France Premium Flights

Andrea Thompson

ByAndrea Thompson

February 5, 2026

Air France is expanding its range of signature dishes in the Premium cabin.

The delicious dishes created by French Michelin-starred chef Frédéric Simonin are now available on all the airline’s flights on departure from the United States and Canada. By expanding this exclusive catering offer, the airline is continuing the move upmarket of this unique travel cabin and reaffirming its commitment to providing exceptional cuisine on board.

Since 2023, Air France has entrusted the creation of its Premium dishes to Frédéric Simonin, Michelin-starred chef and Meilleur Ouvrier de France. Customers can choose from two hot dishes, which are regularly updated, including a vegetarian option. These creations are already available on flights departing from Paris, Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Cayenne and Reunion Island. From February 2026, they will also be available on all Air France flights departing from the United States and Canada.

To create his dishes specially designed for the Premium cabin, Frédéric Simonin worked closely with Servair, the world leader in airline catering. He uses fresh and seasonal produce, in line with the company’s commitments. Among the creations customers can enjoy on board are small scallops with tapioca pearl sauce and asparagus pasta, and trofie pasta bake with porcini mushrooms and hazelnuts.

In Premium, dedicated culinary delights

Depending on the flight schedule, customers travelling in the Premium cabin are served a glass of champagne by the crew immediately after take-off.

Each passenger is then served a full French-style meal, served on eco-friendly tableware with stainless steel cutlery and a wine glass. The menu consists of appetizers, a starter, a choice of two hot dishes created by Frédéric Simonin on departure from certain stations, followed by cheese and a gourmet dessert. With crunchy vanilla puffs, Paris-Brest and chocolate fondant, this recently redesigned selection of sweet treats is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palates.

On daytime flights departing from Paris and lasting more than nine hours and twenty minutes, artisanal ice cream made in the south of France is available between meals, vanilla or milk chocolate with caramelised almonds.

In Premium, Air France is continuing to improve its catering offer, with the aim of providing optimum customer satisfaction.

Andrea Thompson

ByAndrea Thompson

Andrea can be found either in the Travelling For Business office or around the globe enjoying a city break, visiting new locations or sampling some of the best restaurants all work related of course!