# In-Flight Schnitzel Servings The Austrian Airlines Menu Boasts Authentic and Traditional Favorites By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-01-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/austrian-airlines-menu References: [cntraveler](http://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2015-02-19/15-economy-class-airline-meals-you-actually-want-to-eat/4) & [austrian](https://www.austrian.com/Info/AustrianServices/DoCoAlaCarte.aspx?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ) The Austrian Airlines menu is created in partnership with Viennese eatery DO & Co and consists of traditional meal options. A favorite among frequent fliers is the airline's [Viennese Schnitzel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/das-chicken-schnitzel) serving that boasts a side of potatoes, fresh salad and an indulgent chocolate mousse dessert. This meal is served with a branded water bottle and three whole grain bread options. While this in-flight Schnitzel order is not complimentary, the [gourmet-inspired meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masaki-hashimoto) will cost travelers a reasonable 15 euros. Orders can be placed up to one hour before flight times and are an amenity that will appeal to foodies with an appreciation for fresh and well-curated airline meals. Though airline food has had a bad rep in the past, recent [in-flight meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higgidy-and-british-airways) have gone the gourmet route to please travelers with more lavish tastes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gourmet Airline Meals:** Opportunity for airlines to partner with renowned restaurants and create a signature menu to attract foodies. - **In-flight Meal Customization:** Opportunity for airlines to offer pre-ordering options to allow passengers to tailor their meals to their specific dietary needs and preferences. - **Sustainability in Airline Food:** Opportunity for airlines to adopt eco-friendly packaging and source locally grown and organic ingredients for their in-flight meals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Airline Industry:** Opportunity for airlines to innovate and enhance their in-flight culinary offerings to stay competitive and appeal to evolving consumer preferences. - **Restaurant Industry:** Opportunity for restaurants to collaborate with airlines and expand their reach by creating exclusive in-flight menus and partnerships. - **Eco-friendly Packaging Industry:** Opportunity for packaging companies to offer sustainable and innovative solutions specifically tailored to airline food packaging needs to help reduce waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fresh In-Flight Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-meal-options.md) - [Premium Economy Meal Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singapore-airlines-economy-meals.md) - [Elevated In-Flight Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflight-dining-experience.md) - [Collaborative Airline Dining Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-dining-selections.md) - [Revisited Inflight Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greatest-hits-menu.md) - [Chef-Led In-Flight Dining Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflight-dining-program.md) - [Fresh Meal-Focused Flight Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-meals1.md) - [Elevated In-Flight Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-airlines-1.md) - [Alpine Inflight Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swiss-alpine-essence.md)