Italy's ITA Airways has been voted fourth in the "Best Inflight Food" category of USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Award 2024. The Italian carrier comes ahead of the "US Big Three," including Delta and United, which are also featured on the list. Highest-ranked European carrier The USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Award honors the top ten airlines for their in-flight dining experience.

While airplane food often faces criticism for various reasons, some airlines have invested in providing excellent food and service onboard in both economy and premium cabins. According to USA Today, ITA Airways is one such carrier. The top 10 list was selected by an expert panel and voted the best by USA Today's readers.

While ranked fourth globally, ITA Airways comes ahead of all its European counterparts as well as its competitors across the Atlantic. The top 10 are as follows: No. Airline Country 1 Air New Zealand New Zealand 2 Korean Air South Korea 3 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong 4 ITA Airways Italy 5 Delta Air Lines USA 6 Turkish Airlines Turkey 7 Air France France 8 Singapore Airlines Singapore 9 Emirates UAE 10 United Airlines USA The Rome-based carrier offers passengers a meal service carefully curated by top Italian chefs.

It serves both traditional and sophisticated food, with additional options for customers with special dietary requirements. The in-flight menu varies, with each flight offering a cuisine from the destination served. Airplane is food not prepared inside an airplane, thoug.