Qatar revamps economy dining experience

The concept introduces see through trays, bright meal cartons and cutlery packs, as well as a personal tablemat in a variety of different colours.  The airline has said it envisages onboard mealtimes being well received due to the attractive new style in which the food is set.  The carrier’s new light-weight trays and its disposable mugs and boxes are 99% recyclable which it claims offer a more eco-friendly way to serve in-flight meals than most airlines.

Qatar Airways' revamped meal tray for economy passengers

Sticking to the carrier’s Arabic roots meals of lunch and dinner will offer a flavour of Arabia with a regional dressing or dip, such as humus, to serve with the fresh salad starter accompanied by Arabic bread.

Diners will be offered a choice of three “delicious” main courses, including a lighter option for the more health conscious.  Among the selection are Malaysian chicken curry, fish and fennel pot pie and Indian style kadi pakora.

Breakfasts will naturally offer fresh fruit, a healthy yoghurt and croissant with jams.  Coupled with a choice of two breakfast dishes such as Zucchini and Majoran Fritatta with Cherry tomatoes or Apple and Cinnamon crepe with maple syrup and berry garnish.

Qatar Airways’ chief executive Akbar Al Baker said: “Over the years, scientific research has demonstrated that food presentation makes an enormous contribution to the enjoyment of a meal. With this in mind, our new-look meal trays are guaranteed to satisfy passenger taste buds across the economy class cabin.

“Qatar Airways prides itself on offering a superior service, no matter what cabin class our passengers are travelling in. This new tray concept will ensure that our valued economy class passengers continue to not only enjoy high quality food and drink but also, that their palate is satisfied by the visual appearance of what they are eating.”

Following the introduction of this new tray service on flights between Doha and London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Manchester, Qatar Airways plans to roll out the concept across the remainder of its international network over the next few months.