Better In-Flight Meals in Coach

Many airlines are upping the standards of their coach cuisine, but you may just have to pay for it.

Gourmet in-flight meals traditionally were meant for first- and business-class travelers.

Now, Delta Airlines has partnered with celebrity chef Todd English to design meals for its coach customers.

The menu items are available for purchase, ranging from $2 to $10 and include a smoked salmon and egg salad croissant.

Midwest Airlines joined forces with Chef Shawn Monroe to create its Best Care Cuisine, which is available from $5.50 to $10.

However, the airline does offer a complimentary treat: fresh, bake-onboard chocolate chip cookies served warm.

Hawaiian Air has gone a step further and offers gourmet meals to its coach customers free of extra charge.

The meals, chosen by Chef Beverly Gannon, include chicken strips with cacciatore sauce and Asian-inspired salads.

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