Tribute Cornish Pale Ale will now be available on board British Airways flights from next month thanks to an historic deal signed between the airline and makers St Austell Brewery.

Tribute is St Austell’s flagship brand and one of the fastest growing premium ale brands in the UK. The agreement with British Airways will open up the hugely successful Cornish brand to millions of the airline’s customers every year.

St Austell Brewery is producing a specially commissioned 330ml can of the award winning ale for the airline. James Staughton, managing director of St Austell Brewery, said: “Tribute Cornish Pale Ale has experienced huge success over recent years, but this agreement truly marks it out as the beer of the moment. It is testament to the quality and flavour of our locally produced beer and also to the growing strength of the unique Cornish identity that Tribute was chosen as the only ale to be served on all British Airways flights.

“This is a historic day for St Austell Brewery and we are thrilled that passengers will be able to enjoy a true taste of Cornwall while flying all around the world. “

Tribute Cornish Pale Ale was selected as part of a move to offer the airline’s customers a taste of premium regional brands from across the length and breadth of the UK. It will be available for all customers flying long-haul and for those in Club Europe on short-haul flights, as well as in British Airways’ network of global lounges.