United Airlines has teamed up with New York City’s Magnolia Bakery to bring its “world famous” banana pudding to the skies.
Magnolia’s Banana Pudding Wafer Cookie Bits are now available on select United First flights traveling 901 miles or more, according to a joint press release.
“As an avid traveler and baker, I know how important a role food can play in travel, which is why I bring this innovative new product to thousands of adventurers every year. We’re so excited to be able to deliver,” said Bobby Lloyd, CEO of Magnolia Bakery. Baking CEO said in a release.
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Made with real bananas, the dessert comes in 3-ounce cups that are ready to freeze and thaw.
United Airlines will offer Magnolia Bakery banana pudding on select United First flights over 901 miles. (Magnolia Bakery/United Airlines)
“The only thing more iconic than Magnolia Bakery’s banana pudding is enjoying it at 30,000 feet on United First. We’re confident our customers will love it,” United Hospitality said.・Aaron McMillan, managing director of the program, said:
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Mr McMillan added: “We are changing the way travelers eat and drink on board and working with partners like Magnolia to offer more diverse and more sophisticated options.”
Magnolia Bakery opened a store at LaGuardia Airport in August (pictured). (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
The collaboration comes as Magnolia Bakery expands its “New York Treats Everywhere” campaign.
In August, the bakery opened a location in Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport.
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United Airlines has announced a partnership with New York City’s Magnolia Bakery to offer its “world famous” banana pudding on select United First flights over 901 miles. (iStock/United Airlines Magnolia Bakery)
United isn’t the only airline to bring popular gourmet food to the skies.
Delta Air Lines recently teamed up with Shake Shack to provide burgers to first class passengers.
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United Airlines announced that it is partnering with New York City bakery Magnolia Bakery to offer banana pudding on select United First flights over 901 miles. (St. Petersburg)
Shake Shack meals are only available to those flying in first class departing from Boston. The service will eventually be expanded to other cities, Fox News Digital reports.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to Magnolia Bakery and United Airlines for additional comment.
