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Ethiopian Airlines Unveils 2027 In-Flight Menu Amid Safety Scrutiny
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Ethiopian Airlines has unveiled its 2027 in-flight meal menu at an event in Addis Ababa as part of efforts to refresh its catering and rebuild passenger confidence following food safety concerns.
- Ethiopian Airlines officially unveiled its updated in-flight meal menu for the 2027 fiscal year on October 5, 2026, at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa.
- The new menu introduction aims to address years of passenger complaints concerning foodborne illnesses, hygiene lapses, and unreliable special meal services.
- Group CEO Mesfin Tasew stated that the airline has recruited foreign experts alongside local professionals over the past four years to improve dining operations.
- The airline aims to replace 80 to 90 percent of imported food ingredients with local agricultural produce.
- The 2027 menu introduces ice cream service for business class passengers, Mediterranean-inspired dishes, and additional seafood options.
- Business class menus are refreshed every two months, while economy class menus are updated every three months.
- Daily meal production has climbed from 20,000 to 25,000 meals five years ago to 60,000 meals per day, with a target of reaching 150,000 daily meals within six months.
- Several passengers previously reported serious health issues, including a confirmed Shigella infection in May 2026 and a Salmonella infection in March 2026 linked to in-flight meals.
- Passengers have also raised hygiene concerns, citing incidents such as finding pieces of plastic in meals and missing special meal orders.
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