This winter, Luxair is taking in-flight dining to new heights. For its Business Class route to Dubai, the airline has partnered with French Michelin-starred chef Benoît Potdevin. The head chef of Le K at Domaine de la Klauss in Montenach has crafted a menu that combines French finesse with lightness perfectly suited to the skies.
Chef Benoît Potdevin’s new menu blends classic French cuisine with delicate, modern flavours. To start, marinated crab with kalamansi vinaigrette, fennel cream and Kristal caviar. The main course features tender veal fillet with fresh truffle, truffle potato terrine and a rich veal jus. A vegetarian option completes the offering: a creamy “célerisotto” with young spinach and fresh truffle.
Naturally, the right wine pairings are essential. – from Luxembourgish Auxerrois to Chablis Premier Cru and Gevrey-Chambertin – each wine has been carefully selected to complement the dishes. The Luxembourgish Auxerrois, floral and lightly mineral, pairs beautifully with shellfish. The Chablis Premier Cru brings fine acidity and a chalky note, while the Gevrey-Chambertin from Burgundy, with its silky depth and ripe fruit, enhances the veal perfectly. To finish, a Brunello di Montalcino with its dense structure and spicy length provides an elegant counterpoint to the delicate truffle notes.
The chef behind the concept
Awarded a Michelin star in 2024, Benoît Potdevin heads Le K at Domaine de la Klauss in Montenach (Lorraine). His cuisine is defined by precision, lightness and respect for the seasons. Potdevin showcases regional produce – from poultry and vegetables to seafood – with a modern, almost minimalist touch.
In his own words, he aims not to overwhelm flavours but to let them “resonate together”. He now brings this philosophy to an unexpected setting: the in-flight menu. In collaboration with Luxair – which has previously teamed up with several Michelin-starred chefs for its onboard dining – he demonstrates that even at 10,000 metres, culinary depth can be achieved when technique, logistics and flavour are in perfect harmony.
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