# Astronaut-Inspired In-Flight Menus Lufthansa Airlines is Now Offering Special Business Class Meals By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-07-05 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflight-menus References: [foodandwine](https://www.foodandwine.com/news/astronaut-airplane-food-lufthansa-airlines) & [lh-menu.de](https://lh-menu.de/download/2018--07-08/C/400) LSG Group—[Lufthansa Airlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lufthansa)' catering group—recently embarked on a '[Space Food Mission](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacevip)' that takes inspiration from German astronaut Alexander Gerst, who is based at the International Space Station for six months. As such, Lufthansa Airlines is now offering an astronaut-inspired menu option for its business class passengers who are on long flights. The program pulls inspiration from Gerst's "bonus meal," a nostalgic treat that helps to provide astronauts with a comforting taste of home through familiar flavors. During a trip to space, bonus food plays a strong part in supporting an astronaut's physical and psychological well-being, with the bonus meals making up about 10% of their total provisions. To share what Gerst finds the most comforting, LSG developed a cheese spaetzle recipe with bacon, chicken ragout and mushrooms. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Publicity Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/publicitystunts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Space-inspired Menus:** The trend of creating space-inspired menus for different occasions, such as airline meals, can be an opportunity for food and hospitality companies to explore unique culinary experiences. - **Personalized Nostalgic Treats:** The trend of creating personalized nostalgic treats that provide comfort can be an opportunity for food companies to explore innovative products and create revenue streams. - **Bonus Meals for Well-being:** The trend of adding bonus meals that increase well-being can be an opportunity for food and healthcare companies to explore unique products and services that cater to individual needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can create new revenue streams by offering personalized nostalgic treats or developing unique menus inspired by different themes or occasions. - **Airline and Hospitality:** The airline and hospitality industry can provide unique and memorable experiences by offering space-inspired menus or personalized comfort foods to their customers. - **Healthcare and Wellness:** The healthcare and wellness industry can explore the use of bonus meals as a way to enhance the well-being of their patients or customers by providing personalized comfort foods or specific nutritional needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upgraded Airline Cabin Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lufthansa.md) - [Chef-Led In-Flight Dining Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflight-dining-program.md) - [Galactic Atmosphere Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacevip.md) - [Artist-Designed Airline Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lufthansa-allegris-first-class-loungewear.md) - [Elevated In-Flight Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflight-dining-experience.md) - [Revisited Inflight Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greatest-hits-menu.md) - [Elevated In-Flight Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-airlines-1.md) - [Enhanced In-flight Dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torus-pak-flight-meals.md) - [European-Inspired In-Flight Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/european-destination.md)