Avianca’s Business Class Menu Nominated Among Best in the WorldBest in the World
- Avianca is one of three finalist airlines in the Best Inflight Food or Beverage category of the APEX/IFSA awards.
- The APEX/IFSA Awards recognize the best inflight experiences offered by airlines around the world and will take place on Oct. 30 in Long Beach, California.
- Avianca’s menu for Business Class on routes from Bogotá to Europe has been designed by renowned chef Álvaro Clavijo, with the aim of highlighting the flavors and ingredients of Colombia and Latin America. Since Oct. 1, this culinary offering is also available on selected routes with Business Class in the Americas.
MIAMI, Oct. 25, 2024 — Avianca has been nominated for the APEX/IFSA awards in the Best Inflight Food or Beverage category, which highlights the best inflight menus.
The APEX/IFSA Awards are presented by the International Flight Services Association (IFSA) to the best in-flight experiences offered by airlines around the world.
“This nomination for the APEX/IFSA awards recognizes exceptional onboard service with attention to every detail, with our efforts led by such important allies as Álvaro Clavijo, one of the best gastronomic talents globally in highlighting culinary traditions and haute cuisine techniques, and chef of El Chato, ranked number 25 in the world according to The World’s 50 Best Restaurants,” commented Katherine Stradaioli, vice president of Customer Delivery at Avianca.
Gastronomy is a key element in Avianca’s Business Class service and, for this reason, the menus available on flights from Bogotá to Europe and some routes in the Americas have been created by chef Álvaro Clavijo and offering a wide selection of wines from several countries around the world that elevate the experience even further.
“It is very gratifying to know that this gastronomic offering has been recognized at this level, because in addition to demonstrating that we have created a memorable culinary experience, with this nomination we can confirm that our commitment to local and high-quality ingredients has been valued by both Avianca customers and industry experts,” said Álvaro Clavijo.
About Avianca
Avianca includes Avianca—Star Alliance member—, LifeMiles, and Avianca Cargo. In passenger transportation, Avianca, with over 104 years of operation since 1919, is the leading airline in Colombia, Ecuador, and Central America, and has one of the largest airline operations in Latin America with 150 routes, nearly 710 daily flights, and a fleet of 140 Airbus 320 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, connecting to more than 75 destinations in 25 countries across the Americas and Europe. In 2023, Avianca ranked first in the “Global Airlines” category in the punctuality index by the specialized consultancy Cirium and transported over 32.2 million customers, operating more than 213,000 flights. Its loyalty program, LifeMiles, is one of the largest in Latin America with over 14 million members and 600 partner brands. In cargo transportation, Avianca Cargo is the leading operator in various markets across the Americas, serving 68 destinations in its route network, with the region’s medium-sized cargo fleet having the lowest environmental impact. More information at www.avianca.com.
