Starting in February 2026, Air France is expanding its range of signature dishes in the Premium cabin. The delicious dishes created by French Michelin-starred chef Frédéric Simonin are now available on all the airline's flights on departure from the United States and Canada. By expanding this exclusive catering offer, the airline is continuing the move upmarket of this unique travel cabin and reaffirming its commitment to providing exceptional cuisine on board.
Since 2023, Air France has entrusted the creation of its Premium dishes to Frédéric Simonin, Michelin-starred chef and Meilleur Ouvrier de France. Customers can choose from two hot dishes, which are regularly updated, including a vegetarian option. These creations are already available on flights departing from Paris, Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Cayenne and Reunion Island. From February 2026, they will also be available on all Air France flights departing from the United States and Canada.
To create his dishes specially designed for the Premium cabin, Frédéric Simonin worked closely with Servair, the world leader in airline catering. He uses fresh and seasonal produce, in line with the company's commitments. Among the creations customers can enjoy on board are small scallops with tapioca pearl sauce and asparagus pasta, and trofie pasta bake with porcini mushrooms and hazelnuts.
“For Air France customers, I have carefully selected products to enhance them with delicacy and precision, offering each passenger a special culinary experience”, said Frédéric Simonin.
This winter, Air France is flying to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York-JFK, New York-Newark, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh-Durham, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington DC in the United States. In Canada, the airline serves Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, and Ottawa.
In Premium, dedicated culinary delights
Depending on the flight schedule, customers travelling in the Premium cabin are served a glass of champagne by the crew immediately after take-off.
Each passenger is then served a full French-style meal, served on eco-friendly tableware with stainless steel cutlery and a wine glass. The menu consists of appetizers, a starter, a choice of two hot dishes created by Frédéric Simonin on departure from certain stations, followed by cheese and a gourmet dessert. With crunchy vanilla puffs, Paris-Brest and chocolate fondant, this recently redesigned selection of sweet treats is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palates.
On daytime flights departing from Paris and lasting more than nine hours and twenty minutes, artisanal ice cream made in the south of France is available between meals, vanilla or milk chocolate with caramelised almonds.
A wide selection of hot and cold drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, is also available throughout the flight. A selection of French wines and beers, chosen by Xavier Thuizat, France's Best Sommelier 2022 and Air France's head sommelier, complements the champagne selection available on board.
In Premium, Air France is continuing to improve its catering offer, with the aim of providing optimum customer satisfaction.
About Frédéric Simonin
Frédéric Simonin is an undisputed master chef who has always shown outstanding talent. First Young Chef of the Year in 2004, then Chef of the Year in 2011, he was awarded the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2019 and the Gault et Millau "trophy for culinary excellence" in 2022. At just 18, he was named best apprentice in Brittany, so he packed his bags and headed to Paris to train alongside some of the best. He began working with chef Ghislaine Arabian at the Pavillon Ledoyen. He then began his ascent, working in renowned establishments such as Le Meurice, Taillevent and then Le George V with Philippe Legendre, where he rose through the ranks. At the age of 27, he was awarded his first Michelin star at Le Seize au Seize restaurant. Keen on adventure and discovery, the chef continued his career with Joël Robuchon, who offered him the position of head chef at "La Table de Joël". Frédéric was subsequently awarded two Michelin stars and opened two other restaurants for Chef Robuchon in London, each of which earned him a Michelin star. In 2010, he returned to Paris and opened his own restaurant, for which he was awarded a Michelin star.