Finnair to serve Crayfish on New York route

Business Class passengers on Finnair flights to New York will be treated to crayfish as part of the in-flight menu from August 16 to 31. The genuine Finnish crayfish will be delivered fresh from the waters of Lake Saimaa at Savonlinna in eastern Finland, and prepared according to the expert instructions of the chefs at the kitchens of Finnair Catering Oy.

Crayfish is a traditional delicacy in the late summer in Finland and is consumed at special crayfish parties. In keeping with tradition, the crayfish on Finnair flights will be served with toast, dill and lemon as well as the appropriate Finnish schnapps accompaniment. Special souvenir utensils will be supplied that meet security requirements while also rising to the challenge of cracking the hard crayfish shells.

Finnair Business Class meals offer a wide range of food and drink, served by specially trained expert Service Chefs. This is the fourth year that Finnair has included crayfish on its Business Class menu, and the airline says that customer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with some passengers even breaking into traditional song in true crayfish party style. Finnair is even authorised to display the prestigious Chaine de Rotisseurs at the entrance to MD-11 Business Class cabins in recognition of the high standard of catering on scheduled flights.