Finnair has introduced its new winter–spring onboard menus, enhancing the inflight dining experience across European and long-haul routes. Available from 28 January to 19 May 2026, the menus offer a Nordic culinary journey for passengers departing from Helsinki. With direct flights between Helsinki and Delhi, Indian travellers can also enjoy this updated dining experience en route to Northern Europe and beyond.
The updated menus celebrate Finnish culinary traditions, drawing on the country's food preservation techniques such as curing, pickling, and fermenting. Dishes like orange and anise seasoned gravlax and cold-smoked salmon reflect the depth of Nordic gastronomy. A standout feature is the use of blackcurrant, a flavour integral to Nordic cuisine, appearing in both savoury and dessert offerings in Business Class.
Business Class passengers on long-haul flights can expect a multi-course dining service featuring Nordic-inspired and regionally influenced dishes. Options include crayfish tartare, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, and fennel-seasoned salmon, concluding with desserts like chocolate brownies or blackcurrant posset. The menu structure adapts to flight timings, offering lighter dining options on late-night departures.
Premium Economy and Economy Class menus focus on comfort and flavour, with dishes like grilled chicken fillet and herb omelettes. Passengers can pre-select meals for a personalised experience. The updated Business Class beverage selection includes European wines and a Finnish dessert wine, aligning with Finnair's Nordic identity.
This menu refresh underscores Finnair's commitment to enhancing the travel experience through culinary storytelling, offering passengers a taste of Nordic culture as they journey across continents
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