Airline food receives a mixed reception, to put it mildly, but we’ve got troubling news for those who love to hate those dense scrambled eggs.
British Airways has announced it’s scrapping hot breakfasts on some of its European flights this month, claiming the move will lead to better service.
From January 7, you’ll no longer be able to order yourself a hot, cooked breakfast on board any flight from BA that lasts under an hour.
On impacted flights, which include options such as Amsterdam, Brussels, and Belfast, BA will now be serving up a continental breakfast (a fruit plate, yoghurt and a pastry).
A spokesperson for British Airways told Metro: ‘Due to the limited time available on these journeys, serving and enjoying a hot breakfast has become challenging.
‘Hot breakfast will continue to be available on the vast majority of our short-haul flights, as our crew has sufficient time to prepare, and customers can enjoy their meal comfortably.’
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From London Heathrow, the routes impacted will include:
- Amsterdam
- Belfast
- Paris
- Dublin
- Jersey
- Manchester
- Newcastle.
This isn’t a cost-cutting measure, they said. It’s more to do with the logistics, to allow staff the potential to ‘deliver the best possible service.’
Currently, once takeoff and landing are taken care of, there’s only around 35 minutes of service for an hour’s flight, meaning customers often have to wolf down their meals.
If you’re really gagging for a full English, you can pay for a Club Europe seat (aka, BA’s version of Business Class on European short-hauls). Prices vary, but the upgrade allows you to check into the British Airways Lounge at the airport, where a hot breakfast is available before jetting off.
It’s not all cuts either, as the airline is introducing a new Ploughman’s Afternoon Tea service on its longer short-haul flights, which includes a more substantial selection of deli-style savoury bites, cured meats, cheeses and a scone, served with clotted cream and jam.
Elsewhere in aviation news, the airline has weighed in with its travel predictions for 2026, starting with one bold observation: we’re all going to be logging off this year.
It’s farewell to the compulsion to document every meal and sunset, because a growing number of travellers are signing out of social media for an ‘uninhibited holiday’ without the pressure to post.
Part of this is driven by a desire for self-acceptance and a rejection of unattainable AI-generated beauty standards.
Also destined for popularity in 2026: value for money, chronocations, stream parks, and retro travel.
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