Lufthansa Wins Prestigious Skytrax Award For World’s Best First Class Onboard Dining

If you are looking for the ultimate culinary experience at 35,000 feet, Lufthansa is officially setting the global standard. At the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards in London, the German flag carrier took home the highly coveted title for "World's Best First Class Onboard Dining."

From left to right: Olivier Krüger (Head of Guest Experience & Marketing Lufthansa Airlines), Yana Holzmann (Head of Customer Experience Design & Lounges Lufthansa Airlines), Jens Ritter (CEO Lufthansa Airlines), Olaf Mauthe (Head of Hospitality Catering Management Lufthansa Airlines).

A Global Passenger Mandate

The Skytrax awards are often referred to as the "Oscars of the aviation industry," and this win carries significant weight. The results are based on an extensive international passenger survey involving 24.8 million travelers from over 100 countries. For Lufthansa, securing the top spot in this category is a major validation of its recent investments in the premium cabin experience.

The Winning Formula: Michelin-Starred Partnerships

What exactly pushed Lufthansa's First Class catering to the number one spot worldwide? In March 2026, the airline launched a completely revamped fine-dining concept in collaboration with two-Michelin-starred chef Christoph Kunz and catering partner gategourmet.

The new culinary offering—part of Lufthansa's broader Future Onboard Experience (FOX) initiative—focuses on greater choice, personalization, and elevated presentation. Here is a look at what makes the award-winning service stand out:

• Modern Tasting Menus: Passengers departing from Germany are treated to a modern fine-dining concept featuring a sequence of small, highly refined courses. Travelers have the flexibility to combine several dishes into a personalized tasting menu.
• Dine on Demand: True to the First Class ethos, passengers dictate the schedule. You decide exactly when you would like to eat, rather than conforming to a rigid cabin service timeline.
• Elevated Details: The experience is complemented by premium touches, including a dedicated caviar service, fine bone china by Dibbern, and the airline's new house champagne, Veuve Clicquot's prestige cuvée 'La Grande Dame'.

With this prestigious Skytrax win, Lufthansa has solidified its position as a top-tier choice for luxury travelers who refuse to compromise on gastronomy, even when flying high above the clouds.