Snacks a wrap on our food trials!

After extensive trials, all snacks have been considered and the results are in! We tested a range of things from trolley signage on Koru Hour flights, Grab & Go snack boxes in our lounges, and plenty of new food offerings. Across the six-week trial, tests were run across 100 flights, involving more than 7,000 of our customers and 200 employees.

 An array of snack products from New Zealand companies including but not limited to popcorn, crisps, muesli bars and chocolate will be rotated on a monthly basis, but of course the notable inflight cookie and Air New Zealand lollies are here to stay.  

 General Manager Customer Leeanne Langridge says the new inflight offering will give customers the variety they’ve been looking for. 

 “What we learnt throughout the trials was that our customers value variety and change throughout the day. Going forward, we’re going to be more time specific with what’s on offer – from danishes in the morning to antipasto in the evening – because we know a cookie at 6:00am isn’t for everyone.  

 “Having options for different dietary requirements is also a big trend so gluten free options will be available on all flights.”

  For those who expressed their preference for ice cream, champagne and croissants, customers should keep an eye out for frequent surprise and delight flights taking to the skies as we work with innovative New Zealand companies to showcase products. 

“In the past, a lot of smaller suppliers have wanted to showcase products but because of the sheer volumes we require, they just can’t give us the numbers that we need. The great thing about the changes is that every month we will be rotating items, talking to different suppliers that may not have had a look in before – showcasing the best of what Aotearoa has to offer is really important to us so we’re looking forward to having more variety!