gategroup Celebrates Lufthansa’s Award-Winning First Class Culinary Experience
Lufthansa has just earned a prestigious accolade at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards:
“World’s Best First Class Onboard Dining.”
What Made It Stand Out
- Future Onboard Experience (FOX) program: Lufthansa’s bold transformation of its premium inflight hospitality.
- Partnership with gategourmet Germany and two-Michelin-star chef Christoph Kunz, ensuring restaurant-quality dining at 35,000 feet.
- Culinary workshops, tastings, and test flights refined the menus before rollout.
- Dedicated culinary teams in Frankfurt and Munich with Michelin-starred backgrounds maintain consistency and excellence.
- Premium serviceware designed by deSter, balancing luxury, efficiency, and sustainability.
The Experience
- Greater choice, personalization, and presentation in First Class dining.
- Menus crafted to reflect fine-dining philosophy, adapted for the unique challenges of inflight service.
- Rigorous quality controls ensure every First Class departure delivers the same elevated standard.
This award is especially symbolic in Lufthansa’s centenary year, highlighting its commitment to redefining inflight luxury and hospitality.
