Handley Page Transport served the first documented in‑flight meal in 1919

Based on · First reported 4 Oct 2026

Handley Page Transport served the first documented in‑flight meal in 1919 — Image: 9tv.co.il

On 11 October 1919 British Handley Page Transport offered a pre‑packed lunch box of sandwiches and fruit to passengers on its London‑Paris route, charging three shillings for the meal, which was not included in the ticket price.

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