Just when you thought the airlines couldn’t pack in more seats in economy, they come up with a seat with even less pitch and soon, less padding. Even the seat pockets for storing magazines and a book seem to be smaller. Business Class domestically also seems to be little better than the old economy class. What to do? Treat yourself and bring your own inflight picnic. What’s the best airline food to bring?

It’s hard to top gourmet purveyor Petrossian for its new “Caviar Picnic in the Sky” for the honor of a best inflight meal. Take note — – Tsar Cut “filet mignon” of Norwegian lightly smoked salmon (l lb), crème fraiche, toast points, caviar (remember Jackie O’s caviar diet?)  and mother of pearl spoons to scoop out the precious treasure.

And it all comes in a special navy blue Petrossian tote that you can use for future picnics. The cost? $125 plus the cost of whatever caviar you choose. There are six varieties (most expensive listed first): Royal Transmontanus, Alverta President Transmontanus, Tsar Imperial Siberian, Tsar Imperial Shassetra, Tsar Imperial Ossetra and Tsar Imperial Kaluga. Depending on the variety and the weight– from 30 to 125 grams it ranges from $205.50 to $1,581.50.

Regrettably it’s only sold at Tom Bradley Terminal at  Los Angeles International Airport (maybe worth rerouting yourself through LAX)? Or, if you prefer to treat yourself before the flight, there’s also a Petrossian restaurant which sells caviar T-nis,  caviar blinis, caviar salad, other gourmet delicacies and of course, champagne by the glass.

For other strategies about the best airline food to bring along check out a previous blogpost on the topic with input from other travel bloggers.

Bon voyage. Indeed!

Note: The tote isn’t pictured in the photo and the Caviar Powder is an addition to the picnic..