India, Nov. 21 -- If you've ever wished your long-haul curry came with a side of Seoul-style prawns or a pan-Asian detour, Air India has clearly heard you. The airline has rolled out a new global in-flight menu with a full refresh spanning Indian heirloom recipes, international favourites and geo-specific dishes.

And, it is now available on most international ex-India routes (think Delhi-London Heathrow, New York, Melbourne, Sydney, Toronto and Dubai; Mumbai and Bengaluru-San Francisco; and Mumbai-New York), with the rest of its global and domestic network to follow. The overhaul of the menu is part of Air India's wider transformation programme, which includes new and upgraded aircraft, revamped cabins and an elevated "new Air India" exp...