Travel site names airlines that offer best, worst foods

With over three million Filipinos traveling abroad every year, it becomes important to know which airlines offer the best and worst foods.

According to the flight comparison site skyscanner.net 18 out of the 19 international airlines in the survey surprisingly passed the taste buds of airline passengers.

A report of the news site Emirates 24/7 on Monday named the top five airlines offering scrumptious meals:

1. Turkish Airlines (scored 86/100)
2. Singapore Airlines (81/100)
3. Etihad (80/100)
4. Aer Lingus (78/100)
5. Emirates (77/100)

The Emirates 24/7 report noted that article noted that Turkish Airlines’ menu topped the list as it offers mouth-watering dishes such as stuffed eggplant and walnut pear tart.

The airline provides a variety of special meals such as kid’s, Kosher, vegetarian, and seafood.

The report noted that Singapore Airlines came second on the list after top chef Gordon Ramsay joined its culinary team.

It likewise noted that the United Arab Emirates competing airlines — Etihad and Emirates – both made it to the top five list.

According to the skyscanner.net survey, the bottom five on the list were:

1. American Airlines (scored 47.5/100)
2. Lufthansa (53/100)
3. Alitalia (54/100)
4. Virgin Atlantic (57/100)
5. Qatar Airways (57/100)

Tagged as the worst airline, American Airlines offers a wide array of food options below $10.

Oddly enough on its website, American Airlines says: “we understand that you want variety and convenience when choosing inflight snacks and meals.”

Above its menu, it says: “Please find below a variety of sweet and savory snacks, fresh sandwiches and salads that we offer inflight.”

Source: GMA News