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When you're hungry on a flight, a tiny package of pretzels at 30,000 feet just doesn't cut it. But some airlines rise above the rest for their in-flight food and beverage options. A new survey by point.me of frequent flyers holding six-figure point balances and flying five-plus times a year has revealed the airlines that do the best job of satisfying your cravings mid-flight.
When it comes to surviving a transcontinental flight, coffee and snacks are your lifeblood. The answer to the coffee question is Starbucks on Delta. This brew topped the list for the best coffee, but die-hard frequent flyers also raved about Stumptown's Holler Mountain Blend served on Alaska Airlines. This blend is specifically crafted to taste great at high altitudes, where taste buds naturally dull. JetBlue flyers are left in the lurch when it comes to a caffeine fix, as their Dunkin’ brew came in dead last.
Delta dominates the domestic skies for on-board snacks too, winning over respondents with a crowd-pleasing lineup of Cheez-Its, Biscoff and Sun Chips (plus high-protein options for the GLP-1 crowd). Meanwhile, Southwest took a beating—32% of respondents crowned their dry pretzels and boring graham cracker lineup the absolute worst.
If you're heading overseas, the culinary game ascends to luxury status. Travelers who appreciate a generous pour of fine wine look to Air France. Curated by award-winning sommelier Xavier Thuizat, their business-class wine list took top honors—and yes, they are famously generous with the bottle.
Emirates swept the board for in-flight dining, taking gold for best business-class meals, best breakfasts and best overall cocktails. To get the full experience, book their A380 to enjoy a drink at their iconic onboard lounge bar. Virgin Atlantic's cocktail program also stood out with frequent flyers.
The survey also tackled the question of passengers' personal foods, and the survey confirmed that you should never, ever bring a tuna sandwich on a plane. Hard-boiled eggs, fried foods and beans also earned a big, fat "no."
Check out the full survey here if you base your flying decisions on your culinary options, and remember to keep it classy: stick to the Biscoff and leave the tinned fish at home.