JetBlue ditches transatlantic hot meals for a ‘chilled’ menu in economy class

JetBlue Airways has become the latest airline to make changes to its in-flight catering by introducing a chilled-only menu on transatlantic flights and ending the option of hot meals. Breakfast menus will include choices such as a breakfast crepe, a courgette frittata, oats, fruit and yoghurt – depending on the direction you’re flying, eastbound or westbound. Lunch or dinner items will include a chicken grain bowl, tofu and noodles, pasta salad, mushrooms and lentils, and sides of fruit and vegetables. However, for those flying in JetBlue’s upper classes – such as those in the frequent flyer loyalty ‘Transatlantic Mint’ programme and business-class – hot meals will still be available. The ‘Mint’ passengers are served different meals depending on where they fly, but guests can expect choices including mushroom rigatoni, chicken milanese and pizza. JetBlue said in a statement to The Independent that “after a trial run this summer on our Dublin and Edinburgh seasonal flights, we are extending a new core menu onto our six transatlantic daily flights this winter. "The menu, created in partnership with DIG, lives up to the standard we set for high-quality meals. This change is part of our effort to ensure we can continue to provide a great experience at JetBlue’s competitive fares on these routes."<br/>