# Luxe Pre-Made Airline Meals These Kits Called Hamperlings are Designed for Mid-Air Caviar Cravings By Ady Floyd | Published 2016-01-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airline-meal References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/travel/fortnum-mason-lunches-its-hamperlings-offering-fancy-in-flight-meal-options-for-travelers.php) & [metro](http://metro.co.uk/2016/01/10/has-fortnum-mason-created-the-fanciest-inflight-meal-of-all-time-5613689/) Upmarket and department store '[Fortnum & Mason](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnum-and-mason-1)' recently revealed these [pre-made airline meal kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-experiences) that cater to [fine dining tastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-finch-collective) of in-flight passengers. The airline meal kits, which are titled 'Hamperlings' come in a variety of options and cater to single passengers or groups of passengers. These highly luxurious meals are available in choices such as a smoked salmon plate, foie gras and even caviar. In an attempt to improve the food quality, menu options and personal preferences of mid-air diners, Fortnum & Mason created these fancy feast kits. The picnic-like packages are sold in England, they come in a sleek blue bag with all required utensils and will cost between $20 and $70. Each Hamperling is the perfect airline replacement meal and can easily be tucked into one's carry-on bag. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Airline Meals:** There is an opportunity for airlines to offer high-end, pre-made meal kits to cater to the fine dining tastes of in-flight passengers. - **Personalized In-flight Dining:** The creation of customizable Hamperlings presents an opportunity for airlines to improve food quality and cater to personal preferences of mid-air diners. - **Gourmet Picnic-like Packages:** Selling gourmet meal kits in sleek bags with utensils provides an opportunity for companies to offer a luxurious and convenient dining experience during air travel. ### Who This Affects Most - **Airline:** Airlines can incorporate luxury meal kits as part of their premium offerings to enhance the overall in-flight experience and attract high-end customers. - **Catering:** Catering companies can explore the creation of pre-made, upscale meal kits to meet the demand for gourmet food options in transit. - **Hospitality:** Luxury hotels or specialty food providers can partner with airlines to create exclusive meal kits that bring a high-end dining experience to the skies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Airline Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawaiian-airlines-1.md) - [Premium Economy Meal Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singapore-airlines-economy-meals.md) - [Chef-Led In-Flight Dining Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflight-dining-program.md) - [Upscale Plant-Based Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eleven-madison.md) - [Luxurious Eco-Conscious Amenities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroflot-1.md) - [Elevated In-Flight Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflight-dining-experience.md) - [Fresh In-Flight Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-meal-options.md) - [Premium In-Flight Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thirteen-lune-and-american-airlines.md) - [Fresh Meal-Focused Flight Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-meals1.md)