Press Release
Japan Airlines to Introduce New Autumn Menus on International Flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) today announced a new autumn menu on the carrier`s international flights from September 1, 2018. Highlights include new Premium Economy and Economy Class meals on flights to Hawaii created by a Michelin 2-star chef, the return of Air Yoshinoya on long-haul international routes, as well as the introduction of JAL`s Original Chicken Curry for First and Business Class customers.
JAL will continue to deliver a delectable and unforgettable dining experience to passengers in a comfortable atmosphere on the carrier`s exclusive restaurant in the sky.
Hawaii Routes - Menu Supervised by Shinobu Namae, Michelin 2-Star Chef
From September 1, Shinobu Namae, chef-owner of L’Effervescence will supervise Premium Economy and Economy Class meals for flights from Narita to Honolulu and Kona. Customers can look forward to a healthy meal prepared with seasonal ingredients of the highest quality.
Effective Period: September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019
Applicable Routes: From Tokyo (Narita) to Honolulu and Kona
Applicable Class: Premium Economy and Economy Class
Beef Stroganoff with Mashed Potatoes (served as the first meal)
Main dish features an original seal with Chef Namae’s photograph
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Introducing a New Menu for JAL Kitchen Gallery - RED U-35
Four new chefs from RED U-35 will be introduced to create JAL`s international inflight meals. RED U-35 is the largest culinary competition in Japan to discover new talented chefs.
Effective Period: September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019 (updated every three months)
Applicable Routes:
- From Tokyo (Narita) to Chicago, Dallas Fort Worth, Boston, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Vancouver, Frankfurt, Helsinki, Moscow, Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Delhi, Manila, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Bangkok
- From Tokyo (Haneda) to New York, San Francisco, London, Paris, Singapore (JL037), and Bangkok (JL031)
- From Nagoya (Chubu) to Bangkok
- From Osaka (Kansai) to Los Angeles
Applicable Class: Premium Economy and Economy Class
Hayashi Rice(hashed beef with butter rice) Baked `Fu` Gluten & Chicken Rice Bowl
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29th AIR Series - AIR Yoshinoya Authentic Beef Bowl
This popular meal will return on JAL`s long-haul international flights featuring carefully selected ingredients to produce a tasty Yoshinoya beef bowl.
Will be served as the second meal just before landing.
Effective Period: September 1, 2018 to November 30, 2018
Applicable Routes:
- From Tokyo (Narita) to Chicago, Dallas Fort Worth, Boston, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Vancouver, Frankfurt, Helsinki, and Melbourne
- From Tokyo (Haneda) to New York, San Francisco, London (JL43), and Paris
- From Osaka (Kansai) to Los Angeles
Applicable Class: Premium Economy and Economy Class
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Serving JAL’s Original Chicken Curry
JAL will be serving an original chicken curry created by Hashimoto Restaurant, rated a one-star restaurant in the 2018 Special Edition Michelin Guide for Kumamoto/Oita prefecture.
Effective Period: from September 1, 2018 (progressively introduced)
Applicable Routes:
- From Tokyo (Narita) to Chicago, Dallas Fort Worth, Boston, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Vancouver, Frankfurt, Helsinki, Paris, Sydney, and Melbourne
- From Tokyo (Haneda) to New York, San Francisco, London, Paris
- From Osaka (Kansai) to Los Angeles
Applicable Class: First and Business Class
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New Sweets in Business Class – Pressed Butter Sandwich with Caramel
JAL will proudly introduce ‘PRESS BUTTER SAND’ as a snack at the self-service corner. The scrumptious cookie is filled with cream/caramel and is perfect for a mid-flight snack.
Effective Period: September 1, 2018 to February 28, 2019
Applicable Routes:
- From Tokyo (Narita) to Chicago, Dallas Fort Worth, Boston, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Vancouver, Honolulu, Kona, Frankfurt, Helsinki, Paris, Sydney, Melbourne
- From Tokyo (Haneda) to New York, San Francisco, London, Paris
- From Osaka (Kansai) to Los Angeles, Honolulu
Applicable Class: Business Class
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