Finland in the Skies: Finnair Launches Its Summer 2026 Onboard Menu
From 20 May to 20 October 2026, Finnair introduces a refreshed onboard dining experience inspired by the flavours of the Finnish summer. Rooted in Nordic simplicity and seasonal ingredients, the menus draw inspiration from two distinctly Finnish summer notes: the brightness of fresh strawberries and the depth of delicately smoked notes, reimagined across all travel classes. With direct connectivity between Helsinki and Delhi, Indian travellers can seamlessly access Finnair’s new onboard dining experience as part of their journey to Northern Europe and beyond. Long-haul Business Class: Finnish flavours with destination-inspired touches For long-haul Business Class passengers departing from Helsinki, the onboard dining experience has been thoughtfully elevated to reflect the clean, balanced flavours of Finnish cuisine. Starters spotlight ingredients from the Nordic pantry, including salmon pastrami with sour milk sauce and cauliflower, or marinated whitefish paired with sour cream potato salad and dill mayonnaise, depending on the route. A vibrant tomato broth with cream cheese, crushed peas, strawberries and jalapeño oil is served across all flights, offering a fresh and contemporary interpretation of Finnish summer flavours. Main courses continue the seasonal narrative alongside destination-inspired dishes that nod to local culinary traditions. Desserts include strawberry cake with rhubarb compote or chocolate cake with pistachio crème, complemented by a curated cheese selection served with fig compote. Finnair’s refreshed Business Class wine programme has been curated to complement the summer menu, featuring labels from across Europe. However, the most distinctive offering, however, is Finland’s own Ainoa Kaste, a lightly sparkling dessert wine crafted from lingonberry, honey and meadowsweet, capturing the character of a Finnish summer forest in every glass. Premium Economy and Economy: lighter, brighter seasonal dining The seasonal refresh extends across Premium Economy and Economy cabins, where menus have been designed with lighter sauces, fresher flavours and comforting favourites inspired by the Nordic summer. Premium Economy passengers can enjoy dishes such as chicken with shiitake mushrooms in Chikuzen sauce or linguine with prawns in Choron sauce, alongside a complimentary selection of hot, cold and alcoholic beverages throughout the flight. In Economy Class on long-haul routes, passengers are served a hot meal with non-alcoholic beverages and one complimentary alcoholic drink, with a second light meal offered on longer journeys. Additional snacks and refreshments can also be conveniently ordered through Finnair’s inflight entertainment system. European flights: expanded pre-order and onboard selections On European flights, Business Class passengers can pre-select from five main course options on day and evening services, spanning chicken, seafood and vegetarian dishes, paired with the airline’s refreshed summer wine selection. Economy Class travellers will also find an expanded onboard sales and pre-order menu, featuring new additions such as Asian chicken noodles, creamy pesto pasta, tomato and spinach lasagna, and green chicken curry on selected routes. Pre-order options range from the Northern Choice rye sandwich with cold-smoked salmon to Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian sandwiches with feta and hummus. Finnair’s signature blueberry juice or water continues to be offered complimentary on all flights except the shortest routes. Families travelling with children can also opt for the Kid’s Choice meal, which includes a turkey and cheese sandwich, juice, Moomin candy and an activity kit, a thoughtful touch designed to make flying easier for younger passengers. Designed around the journey Finnair’s onboard dining programme is carefully tailored according to route, flight duration and departure timing. On select overnight Asian routes, including Hong Kong, Singapore and Osaka, passengers are first served a lighter meal followed by a brunch service later in the flight, a format mirrored across Premium Economy and Economy cabins.
