Air India’s festive menus
Air India is rolling out festive meals across lounges and in‑flight services to celebrate India’s diversity, with special menu programming on select routes. The airline framed the move as part of a cultural push to showcase regional cuisines onboard (x.com).
Air India served the traditional Eid dessert Sheer Khurma on all flights departing March 20, 2026, making the item available across all cabin classes and on domestic and international sectors. (livemint.com) On routes offering multiple meal services, the carrier integrated Sheer Khurma into the main meal cycle rather than as a separate refreshment offering. (english.mathrubhumi.com) The recently opened Maharaja Lounge at Delhi International Airport presented a Navratri thali that listed fresh fruits, Sabudana Khichdi, raita, buttermilk, paneer sabzi and kheer on its menu. (english.mathrubhumi.com) Mumbai’s Adani Lounge marked Gudi Padwa on March 19 with a sweets spread including Shrikhand, chocolate peda, orange coconut barfi, mawa modak and gujiya. (livemint.com) The rollout was coordinated with Air India’s catering partners — TajSATS, Oberoi Flight Services, Casino Air Caterers & Flight Services (CAFS), and Ambassador’s Sky Chef (ASC) — to standardise preparation and presentation across lounges and flights. (english.mathrubhumi.com) Air India framed the initiative as a service-design move to integrate regional authenticity into its onboard and lounge offerings and to deliver a uniform festive experience across its global network. (aircraftinteriorstoday.com)
