The honor recognizes recent significant
investments in our inflight culinary experience
SEATTLE, Nov. 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is proud to be
named the winner of the 2024 Business Traveler North
America Award for Best Inflight Food & Beverage. This
recognition celebrates our commitment to elevating the culinary
experience with an innovative and thoughtful approach to crafting
premium meal and beverage offerings for every guest, regardless of
where they sit.
"We are incredibly honored to receive this award, which reflects
our team's passion for delivering a remarkable travel experience
and dedication to offering curated food and beverage products that
represent the best of the West Coast," said Todd Traynor-Corey, vice president of guest
products and experience at Alaska Airlines. "This recognition
inspires us to continue creating memorable inflight moments with
our menus that combine quality, creativity and
sustainability. I want to thank our incredible food and
beverage team and flight attendants for their dedication and hard
work each day, ensuring our guests experience exceptional service
and care."
The awards were determined through a two-step process. A panel
of distinguished aviation experts, hospitality leaders and industry
editors carefully selected the nominees. The public then cast their
votes to determine the winners, highlighting the brands that
resonate most with travelers.
"Congratulations to Alaska Airlines for winning this year's best
food and drink award in North
America. Their commitment to elevating the inflight dining
experience has been truly impressive. By collaborating with rising
star Chef Brandon Jew, they've
brought West Coast flavors to life with Asian-inspired dishes that
reflect thoughtful innovation and quality," said Enrique Perrella, aviation director at Business
Traveler. "Complementing these culinary offerings, Alaska's impressive beverage selection,
including the exclusive 'Cloud Cruiser' IPA and Best Day Brewing's
non-alcoholic Kölsch, showcases a passion for unique partnerships
and fresh ingredients. Alaska Airlines has set a new bar for
inflight dining, delivering a memorable experience worthy of this
recognition."
Excellence in On Board Dining 35k feet in the Air
This year, we proudly elevated our inflight dining experience,
continuing to set the standard for excellence while staying true to
our roots by supporting iconic local West Coast brands. By
embracing innovation and pushing boundaries, we introduced bold new
offerings that reflect the creativity and quality our guests have
come to expect.
- A Toast to Innovation: 'Cloud Cruiser' Custom Craft
Beer: Earlier this year, we unveiled 'Cloud Cruiser,' the
first-ever custom craft beer brewed for Alaska Airlines by
Seattle-based Fremont Brewing.
This collaboration brought together two beloved Pacific Northwest
brands to craft a refreshingly unique beer. Designed by artists
from both Alaska and Fremont
Brewing, the distinctive can is only available on board our flights
and select Alaska Lounges, offering a true taste of the West
Coast.
- Hot Meals Make a Comeback in the Main Cabin: Our
inflight menu continues to outshine the competition by offering
more variety than any other U.S. airline. In May, we
reintroduced hot meals to Premium Class and the Main Cabin on
most flights more than 1,100 miles*. These chef-curated dishes
feature premium ingredients, including guest favorites like the
Pretzel Roll Sliders with Chips and the flavorful Carnitas
Breakfast Bowl.
- Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Options Take
Flight: Expanding on last year's exciting partnership with
Best Day Brewing to offer craft non-alcoholic beer to our
onboard menu, we added another innovative choice to our lineup.
Starting Nov. 20, we began serving
Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher, a non-alcoholic sparkling water
brewed with hops for a crisp, citrusy taste. Available
complimentary in First Class and Premium Class, and for purchase in
the Main Cabin, this refreshing beverage is the first hoppy water
ever offered by a major U.S. airline!
- Michelin Star Inspired Meals in the Sky: This summer, we
redefined the First Class dining experience with an exciting
partnership with Brandon Jew,
the acclaimed chef and owner of San
Francisco's Michelin-starred Mister Jiu's restaurant. Guests
traveling between San Francisco
International Airport (SFO) and New
York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) can savor
a menu inspired by Chef Jew's mastery of modern Chinese-American
cuisines. With Mister Jiu's maintaining its Michelin star for a
seventh consecutive year, this collaboration delivers a world-class
dining experience in the sky.
Whether through West Coast-inspired flavors, premium ingredient
choices or creative partnerships, we continue to redefine what it
means to dine at 35,000 feet. Remember that all our guests, no
matter where they sit, can enjoy a premium culinary experience
when traveling on Alaska. Along
with our freshly prepared food offerings like our Signature Fruit
& Cheese Platter, our hot meals are only available for
pre-order purchase two weeks to 20 hours before your flight. With
Alaska Airlines, you can purchase food on most flights over 1,100
miles. You can pre-order hot and fresh meals via the Alaska
App or alaskaair.com.
*Hot meal options may not be available on some flights,
including redeye flights or where catering is not available
About Alaska Air Group
Alaska Air Group, Inc. is based
in Seattle and comprised of
subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., Horizon Air
and McGee Air Services. With our recent acquisition of Hawaiian
Airlines, we now serve more than 140 destinations throughout
North America, Central
America, Asia and across the Pacific. We are committed to
safety, remarkable customer care, operational excellence, financial
performance and sustainability. Alaska Airlines is a member of the
oneworld Alliance. With oneworld and our additional
global partners, our guests have more choices than ever to
purchase, earn or redeem on alaskaair.com across 30 airlines
and more than 1,000 worldwide destinations. Book travel throughout
the Pacific on Hawaiian Airlines at hawaiianairlines.com. Learn
more about Alaska Airlines at news.alaskaair.com and Hawaiian
Airlines at newsroom.hawaiianairlines.com/blog. Alaska Air Group is
traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as "ALK."
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