Hawaiian Airlines (Nasdaq: HA) announced Wednesday a partnership with Korean celebrity chef Chang-Wook Chung to create in-flight meals for flights from Seoul to Honolulu.
The meals will be available starting Dec.1 for all guests traveling in the business and main cabins as well as in Extra Comfort.
“Hawaiian Airlines is proud to enhance its offerings by partnering with a renowned Korean chef,” Soojin Yu, Hawaiian Airlines country director, South Korea, said in a statement. “Guests will enjoy Pan Asian and island- style cuisine as they relax on their journey across the Pacific.”
Chung is an expert in French and Japanese cuisine as well as the owner and chef of restaurant Bistro Chaugi located in Seoul.
“During my first visit to Hawaii over 10 years ago, I instantly fell in love with the Hawaiian culture and hospitality,” Chung said. “I try to combine my experiences in Hawaii into my own style of cooking and am delighted to share the Aloha Spirit through Hawaiian Airlines’ in-flight meals.”
For Business Class guests departing from Incheon International Airport near Seoul to Honolulu, dishes will include braised Korean kalbi with radish, miso soup, steamed brown rice, kimchi and pickled radish served after take-off. Prior to landing, guests may choose between a full breakfast with chicken cream stew with carrots, broccoli and potatoes or a light continental breakfast.
Guests in Extra Comfort and the main cabin will be offered steamed beef with burdock and thin konjac, steamed white rice, celery and pineapple salad, and a Honolulu cookie Co. macadamia nut cookie.
Prior to departure, the airline will also offer a signature, island-infused mai tai to Business Class guests. The meals will be updated every six months, and new selections will be based on seasonal ingredients and guest preference.
Hawaiian Airlines, which launched service to Incheon International Airport in 2011, offers five nonstop flights weekly between Seoul and Honolulu.
In addition to the complimentary meals, the airline also recently announced Premium Cabin with lie-flat seating, additional Extra Comfort seating, renovated airport lounges and locally made in-flight products.
