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# Airline Cookbooks
Singapore Airlines' 'Above & Beyond' is for High-End Cuisine at Home

By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-08-01 | World
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singapore-airlines-above-beyond
References: [tmagazine.blogs.nytimes](http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/29/bookshelf-chicken-or-beef/?ref=t-magazine) & [krisshopair.sg](http://www.krisshopair.com.sg/product_info.aspx?type=MO&cat=45515A495557455D5047535A4D5D26393F223D2C&pid=45515A495557455D504654594C5127232D293132#)

When you think of airline food, high-end cuisine is often one of the last things that comes to mind, but [Singapore Airlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-inflight-beverage)' 'Above & Beyond' cookbook is changing all of that.

With over 50 recipes from the [celeb chefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-experiences) who have formerly been on the airline's [International Culinary Panel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-dining), like Gordon Ramsay, Georges Blanc, Alfred Portale and Sam Leong, the 'Above & Beyond cookbook lets you recreate your favorite Singapore Airlines meals.

**Implications** - After all, who doesn't look forward to enjoying a high-quality airplane bag of pretzels or microwave meal every now and then? For those who do enjoy airplane food, Singapore Airlines Above & Beyond cuisine offers consumers the opportunity to enjoy their high-flying food from home.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.6/10
- Popularity: 17% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Airline Cookbook Trend:** Airline companies can explore the opportunity of publishing cookbooks to share their recipes with customers.
- **Celebrity Chef Trend:** Partnering with celebrity chefs to design recipes for airline food can provide customers with high-quality meals even at high altitude.
- **Home Dining Trend:** Provide customers with the opportunity to recreate their favorite airline meals at home with cookbooks or pre-prepared meal kits.

### Where This Applies

- **Airline Industry:** Airline companies can disrupt the traditional airline food experience by introducing high-quality, restaurant-style meals designed by celebrity chefs.
- **Publishing Industry:** Publishers can explore the opportunity to publish airline cookbooks that feature recipes from celebrity chefs and cater to a niche market of food and travel enthusiasts.
- **Meal Kit Industry:** Partnering with airlines to offer pre-prepared meal kits based on airline dishes can provide consumers with a unique dining experience in the comfort of their own home.

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