{"id":183805,"date":"2026-01-30T15:00:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T15:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=183805"},"modified":"2026-01-31T12:52:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T12:52:56","slug":"air-europa-strengthens-premium-strategy-on-medium-haul-routes-with-mario-sandoval-as-new-gastronomic-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/01\/air-europa-strengthens-premium-strategy-on-medium-haul-routes-with-mario-sandoval-as-new-gastronomic-partner.html","title":{"rendered":"Air Europa Strengthens Premium Strategy on Medium-Haul Routes with Mario Sandoval as New Gastronomic Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Air Europa<\/strong> has taken a significant step forward in its onboard product enhancement strategy by bringing Mario Sandoval on board. The chef of the Madrid-based restaurant Coque (holder of two Michelin stars) will now design the Business Class menus for the airline\u2019s medium-haul routes. According to the company, this collaboration officially begins on Sunday, February 1st.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a market where the onboard product is once again a key differentiator\u2014particularly within the European corporate segment\u2014Air Europa has chosen to reinforce the dining experience as a central pillar of its premium value proposition. This initiative aligns the short- and medium-haul service standards with those of its long-haul operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two Giants of Haute Cuisine Under One Airline Brand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sandoval\u2019s arrival does not replace, but rather complements, the long-standing partnership with Mart\u00edn Berasategui, who has overseen the Business Class culinary offerings for long-haul flights for years. The result is an unprecedented pairing in commercial aviation, bringing together two absolute icons of Spanish gastronomy under a single airline, each focused on a specific type of operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Berasategui continues to define the intercontinental dining experience, Sandoval brings his personal touch to European flights. This builds a cohesive brand narrative that translates haute cuisine to the short- and medium-haul operational environment, which has traditionally been more limited in terms of service offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2192 Air Europa Finalizes Order for 40 Airbus A350 Jets<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Menus Designed to Amaze at 35,000 Feet\u2026 on European Flights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Business Class passengers on European routes will be able to choose from four complete menus designed to “surprise the senses and satisfy the most demanding palates.” Sandoval\u2019s culinary proposal is defined by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n