British Airways introduce burgers on flights

  Burgers – not the first thing you think of when you think of on-flight food. However BA are putting those views to rest as they introduce burgers onto their menu. The ‘Flying Burger’ recipe has been specially honed by British Airways chefs over the past ten months. The team of chefs are to use three different cuts of British beef (chuck, cheek and onglet) to ensure full flavour, even at 35,000ft, where your ability to taste reduces by 30 per cent. Mark Tazzioli, British Airways’ chef, said: “Burgers are experiencing a renaissance right now, with pop up burger bars and food trucks opening in all the major cities. Burgers are the ultimate tasty satisfying treat and ‘comfort food’ we crave when flying. “It has taken months of trials to ensure we get the perfect texture and succulence, not just for the British palate, but for the hundreds of other nationalities that fly with us. As taste buds are affected at altitude, we have created an original patty, which has proven extremely popular in taste-tests.” Served with a side of triple cooked chips and choice of relishes, the ‘Flying Burger’ is currently exclusive to First customers in the ‘bistro menu’ of British Airways’ long-haul flights. The airline are also serving a ‘Grounded Burger’ in its First and Concorde lounges for customers - featuring a different recipe for pre-flight dining. The ingredients for the ‘Flying Burger’ are:

• 100% British Beef
• Monterey Jack Cheese
• Gherkins
• Tomato Relish
• Brioche Bun

To celebrate the burger coming on board, British Airways has compiled a top 10 must-visit restaurants around the world, for serious burger fans….

Lucky Chip, London – UK

The Food truck revolution has made van food cool again. Lucky Chip is one of East London’s finest, with gourmet burgers with fun names, including the ‘Scrooge McDuck’ which boasts duck, veal, aioli truffle and Pedro Ximenez figs in this fun-filled-feast!

Mallies, Detroit - USA

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