Anyone who has ever unwrapped an uninspiring in-flight meal will have undoubtedly dreamed of a more luxurious dining experience in the sky. So we’ve taken a look at some of the most lavish airline menus throughout history, from Thanksgiving turkey and kangaroo tail soup to fine dining feasts in the 21st century – and everything in between.

Click or scroll through our gallery to see some of the most decadent airline meals ever served – counting down to the most remarkable of all.

We've based our ranking on how unusual and luxurious each meal is, and on the opinions of our team. The list is unavoidably subjective.

The most decadent airline menus throughout history