Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw calls IndiGo's premium menu 'uninviting;' sparks debate

India Oct 18, 2025

Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw didn't hold back on IndiGo's premium business class menu, calling it "uninviting" and "tasteless."
She suggested the airline should actually ask passengers what they think.
Her feedback quickly sparked a lively debate online about just how disappointing airline food can be.

Menu promised gourmet experience, but delivered disappointment

The menu—featuring dishes like German lentil and feta salad, beetroot galouti, and thandai tres leches cake—fell flat for many travelers.
Passengers described the food as "cold," "bland," and not living up to its gourmet promise.
Even MP Priyanka Chaturvedi joined in, saying it was "Tasteless, cold and unappetising."
The whole episode has people wondering if in-flight meals will ever get better.