As of January 2026, Brussels Airlines will offer meals inspired by its sub-Saharan African network on long-haul flights from Africa to Brussels. Brussels Airlines is the Africa expert within the Lufthansa Group, serving no fewer than 18 destinations in the region.
By offering regional cuisine, Brussels Airlines aims to make even more passengers feel at home onboard.
With this new initiative, Brussels Airlines enhances the onboard experience by celebrating Africa’s rich culinary heritage. Passengers traveling from sub-Saharan African destinations will be able to enjoy meals inspired by regional flavors, ingredients, and cooking traditions, thoughtfully adapted for inflight service.
The meal options will rotate regularly. The first dishes to be introduced include Cape Malay braised chicken with cashew nuts, mango, and coriander for Business Class, and Cod Mbongo, a traditional dish from Cameroon, in Economy Class. These menu options are available alongside the airline’s existing inflight menu.
“At Brussels Airlines, we aim to offer a product that we call ‘a boutique hotel in the air.’ That means a tailor-made product that makes everyone feel at home. Offering meals inspired by the rich cuisine of the African continent reinforces that promise even further,” said Philip Mortier, Inflight Product Manager, Brussels Airlines.
“Whether passengers want a final taste of home, to hold on to the feeling of their vacation a little longer, or to discover new flavors, we are confident these African-inspired meals will be appreciated.”
Brussels Airlines is making significant investments in its passenger experience. Only recently, the airline revamped the on-board dining experience with new tableware and service procedures. On flights departing from Brussels, Business Class passengers are pampered with meals from Belgian Star Chef Glenn Verhasselt, and a brand-new lounge will open in Summer 2026.
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