Oooh la la! See these beautifully crafted meals for business class

There is something to be said for the French. They certainly know how to do sophistication and elegance. France’s national airline will serve business class passengers their meals in elegant cardboard boxes.

Air France has introduced tastefully designed cardboard boxes with handheld edibles, including sandwiches and cakes for business class passengers on short domestic flights.

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SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS

The move is definitely one that goes a long way in enhancing the sustainability of flights as well as mitigating the impact of flying on the environment.

The boxes will help Air France to achieve its environmental targets, as waste can now be sorted onboard.

In addition, the cardboard boxes do away with the need for heavy cutlery and crockery, thus making the aircraft lighter. This helps Air France to lower its carbon footprint.

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SPECIAL BUSINESS CLASS OFFERING

Designed by Chef François Adamski from Air France’s short-haul catering provider, Servair, the meal boxes will offer breakfast foods when served before 10.00.

Paddle Your Own Kanoo states that if served after 10.00, sandwiches will have different fillings.

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SPECIAL MENU

Breakfast sandwiches will feature fillings such as smoked salmon and cream cheese with dill on white bread, accompanied by a traditional French breakfast pastry.

In the afternoon, sandwiches will have fillings, including smoked paprika chicken and tarragon vegetables on granary bread.

Air France will still serve a full selection of drinks on its short-haul flights. However, the airline says that wine and Champagne will be served in real glassware.

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