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# Plant-Based Airline Burgers
NotCo and Aeromexico Partnered for a Plant-Based Airplane Meal

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-04-14 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notco-and-aeromexico
References: [vegconomist](https://vegconomist.com/society/tourism-travel/notco-expands-airline-partnerships-new-aeromexico-collaboration/) & [aeromexico](https://www.aeromexico.com/)

![Plant-Based Airline Burgers](https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/566/notco-and-aeromexico.jpeg)

[NotCo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notburger) and Aeromexico have announced a new partnership that will see the food technology brand working with the airline to provide passengers in Premier and Premier One Class with a plant-based meal option on their next flight. The partnership will see travelers able to preorder the [NotBurger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notco-and-latam-airlines) from now until May 31 with caramelized onions, [NotCheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melt-pizzas-and-notco) in a manchego flavor and a side of wedge fries. The meal is available on the Aeromexico Preselect Menu that enables travelers to pick their meal up to 24-hours before their flight.

The NotCo and Aeromexico partnership comes as part of a growing number of collaborations between airlines and plant-based food brands in a bid to surprise and delight passengers with modern meal options.

Image Credit: Aeromexico / NotCo

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.0/10
- Popularity: 25% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 39%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Plant-based Airline Cuisine:** A growing demand for sustainable and cruelty-free travel food options is driving airlines to incorporate innovative plant-based meals into their menus.
- **Collaborative Airline Partnerships:** The aviation industry is seeing a rise in collaborations with food technology companies to enhance in-flight meal offerings and improve passenger satisfaction.
- **Personalized In-flight Dining:** Customization and preselect meal options are transforming in-flight dining experiences, allowing passengers to choose specific meal preferences before traveling.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Food Technology:** Food tech companies are revolutionizing traditional in-flight meal services by integrating advanced plant-based food options that cater to modern dietary preferences.
- **Aviation:** The aviation industry is exploring new avenues for passenger experience enhancement through strategic partnerships and innovative meal services.
- **Sustainable Food Production:** The initiative reflects a shift towards sustainable food production practices, offering passengers eco-friendly meal options that align with environmental concerns.

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