Air France is taking its in-flight dining to new culinary heights with the introduction of signature dishes by Dominique Crenn, the first woman in the United States to receive three Michelin stars for her San Francisco-based restaurant, Atelier Crenn. This partnership marks a significant addition to the airline’s prestigious in-flight dining program, offering passengers a taste of Crenn’s acclaimed French cuisine aboard select flights.
Dominique Crenn’s Culinary Creations Take Flight
Starting February 1, 2024, Air France passengers traveling in the airline’s La Première (first class) and business cabins on flights departing from various U.S. cities can savor 12 of Crenn’s signature dishes. These culinary creations will be available on Paris-bound flights from Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York-Newark, San Francisco, and Seattle, with plans to extend the offerings to all 17 of Air France’s U.S. destinations by the spring and summer.
Crenn’s menu for Air France features a mix of vegetarian, seafood, and meat dishes, ensuring a diverse selection for passengers to enjoy. Highlights in the first-class cabin include luxurious options like lobster with pico de gallo and tea sauce, and root vegetable mille-feuille with truffle sauce. Business class travelers can look forward to dishes such as Californian black cod with quinoa and marinière sauce, and ravioli with zucchini, tomato, hazelnut, and parmesan sauce.
A Strategic Move to Enhance Passenger Experience
Air France’s collaboration with Dominique Crenn underscores the airline’s commitment to providing an exceptional dining experience for its passengers, particularly those in premium cabins. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance the overall passenger experience, following recent upgrades to the airline’s business-class cabins on long-haul routes. These enhancements include the introduction of private pods with retractable doors and Bluetooth connectivity for personal entertainment systems.
Celebrity Chefs Elevate Air France’s Culinary Program
Crenn joins an illustrious roster of chefs who have contributed to Air France’s in-flight dining program, which features collaborations with 18 Michelin-starred chefs. This culinary lineup reflects a commitment to offering passengers dishes that celebrate the chefs’ heritage and culinary excellence. Air France has consistently been recognized for having one of the best in-flight dining programs in commercial aviation, and the addition of Dominique Crenn’s talent further solidifies this reputation.
A Global Culinary Journey with Air France
For passengers aboard Air France flights, the opportunity to enjoy a meal created by Dominique Crenn offers a unique culinary journey that begins well before arrival in Paris. With Crenn’s expertise and Air France’s dedication to quality, travelers can expect an in-flight dining experience that is both memorable and reflective of the highest standards in global gastronomy.
