A meal prepared for vegetarian guests. The meal does not contain meat, game, poultry, fish, seafood but may contain egg and dairy products like milk and cheese.
Available on all flights.
Meals for every kind of flyer
We offer delicious meals to suit a wide range of dietary needs, from child-friendly options to vegan, kosher and gluten-free. A vegetarian meal is always available as part of our standard service in all cabins.
If you need something specific, you can pre-order from our special meal range up to 24 hours before your flight* via My Booking.
Please note that meals for young flyers (childrens meals) may be auto opt-in for flight only bookings but not for holidays. To check & to change or add a childrens meal please log onto My Booking.
You can order a meal to suit your dietary needs up to 24 hours before your flight*, and get onboard knowing you’ll have a carefully considered dish waiting for you.
You can find out which ingredients are included in the meals we offer below. Please be aware that this is not an exhaustive list, and we can’t guarantee an environment completely free from allergens. Allergens and traces of allergens may be present in our meals. Read more information on travelling with food allergies here.
*For kosher meals, please allow 48 hours.
Our meals for specific requirements
Vegetarian meal (may contain dairy)
Vegan meal
A meal prepared for vegan guests. The meal does not contain animal products (meat, game, poultry, fish, seafood), eggs, honey, dairy nor animal derivatives like bovine gelatine.
Available on all flights.
Child meal
A meal prepared for young fliers from ages 2 to 12. Requires advance booking via My Booking.
Meal may contain meat. If the child has dietary requirements e.g. vegetarian, low gluten please order the appropriate specific meal.
Available on all flights.
Baby meal
Meal prepared for our youngest fliers from 6 months up to 2 years. Meal usually contains pureed food that is easily digestible.
Available on all flights.
Low gluten meal
A meal prepared without any gluten-containing ingredients. May contain dairy products, traces of gluten*.
* Low gluten meal may be made or served in the same environment as gluten containing food items.
Not suitable for guests with a gluten allergy.
Available on all flights.
Low lactose meal
This meal is suitable for lactose-intolerant guests. It does not include any products with lactose in them, like cheese and milk. It is not suitable for guests with a lactose allergy. May contain traces of lactose.
Available on all flights.
Balanced diet
This is a nutritionally balanced meal. It contains a balanced amount of fruits and vegetables; wholegrains or starches & healthy lean protein foods. Prepared with healthy plant oils, minimal sugar and with no added salt.
May be suitable for persons with diabetes or following a low fat, low salt or nutritionally balanced diet.
Available on all flights
Fruit platter meal
A meal prepared for guests containing only fruits, with no additives or preservatives. May be suitable for guests with multiple allergens or dietary requirements but can not be guaranteed to be prepared in an allergen free environment.
Available on all flights.
Pureed meal
A nutritionally balanced meal prepared for guests with difficulties chewing or swallowing.
Available on all flights.
Hindu – Vegetarian meal
A meal prepared for vegetarian guests according to Hindu dietary practices and customs and in an Indian cooking style (i.e. spicy or curried). This meal does not contain meat, game, poultry, fish, seafood or eggs but may contain dairy products.
Available on all flights.
This is the main vegetarian option in economy on India routes & does not need to be pre-ordered on India routes in economy only.
Hindu – Non-vegetarian meal
A meal prepared according to Hindu dietary practices and customs and in an Indian cooking style (i.e. spicy or curried). It does not contain any beef, pork or beef/pork derivatives, raw or smoked fish. It may contain other animal product (lamb, goat, fish, poultry) eggs, or dairy product.
Available on all flights.
This is the main meat option in economy on India routes & does not need to be pre-ordered on India routes in economy only.
Halal* meal
*Halal compliant. A meal prepared according to Halal guidelines. It may contain Halal certified protein (meat, chicken) or natural Halal foods (fruits, vegetables, Halal approved fish). It does not contain pork or alcohol nor derivatives of these products.
Available on all flights.
A full Halal-compliant meal service is provided on flights to/from Riyadh and so a separate special meal order is not required.
Kosher meal
A meal prepared according to Jewish dietary law and customs. It does not contain any pork, by-products of pork or shellfish.
Available on all flights except flights departing Bengaluru, Lagos, Riyadh, the Maldives or the Caribbean. As an alternative we can offer a selection of uncut fruit for both meal services. We apologise for any inconvenience caused to our guests.
48 hours notice is required for Kosher meals
Jain meal
A meal prepared for Jain vegetarian guests in an Indian cooking style (i.e. spicy or curried). It does not contain any animal products or derivatives, eggs, honey, mushrooms, dairy products, alcohol, root/bulbous vegetables nor fermented foods.
Available on all flights.
Special sipping
It’s not just meals we think about – we offer a range of drinks onboard to suit every flyer, including dairy-free milks, kosher wine and a variety of herbal teas.
How we cater to allergies
Your health, safety and comfort is the most important thing to us. If you have allergies, we’ll do everything we can to make sure you can enjoy your flight without worrying about a thing. Make sure you contact us in advance of your flight so we have plenty of time to arrange everything you need.
Our approach to allergens: what you need to know
We follow European and UK food legislation allergen guidance; we may be different from other countries. The allergens declared refer to ingredients only, and food may contain traces of allergens since they're processed on or with equipment that makes products that may contain allergens.
Because of that, we can't guarantee the absence of food allergen or peanut traces in our meals, onboard and in our lounges. You can get a list of food allergens contained in meals served on all our flights from your cabin crew.
Our suppliers are based all around the world, and not every country has the same legal requirements for providing allergen information. On flights to the UK, allergen labelling on pre packaged items may not reflect all of the allergens required to be declared in the UK. For passengers flying from the US, we also adhere to the three additional nuts listed under US allergen advisory information.
Peanuts are never knowingly included in any of our meals onboard. However, our meals are not produced in a nut-free environment, so may contain traces.
All other nuts may also be served on our flights to other passengers as part of the menu ingredients and/or the snack service, in any cabin. We also can’t stop other passengers from bringing (or eating) their own food onboard, which may include nuts.
In view of the above, we strongly encourage you to take all necessary precautions to prepare for the possibility of inadvertent exposure.
Precautions when travelling with an allergy
- Severe life-threatening allergic reactions on board are rare. If you have an allergy that could result in an anaphylactic reaction you must carry your medication, such as antihistamines or an Adrenaline Auto-Injector (AAI) such as an EpiPen, in your hand baggage. If you're prescribed an EpiPen, you must carry two of these in your hand baggage and ensure they're in date.
- If you've had an allergic reaction within 30 days of travel, please contact Accessible Travel Services to let them know.
- If we’re unable to cater for your specific dietary needs, you’re welcome to bring your own food onboard. Just let our Accessible Travel Services team know, they can increase your hand baggage allowance to make room. We can’t refrigerate or heat any food you bring with you, so make sure it’s good to go as is. And don’t forget, any food you travel with must comply with airport security and the customs rules of your destination.
- We’re unable to customise onboard meals or alter ingredients based on individual requests. We can’t guarantee an allergen free environment as other customers may also bring their own food, which is outside of our control. If you have specific concerns about travelling with an allergy, we recommend speaking with your doctor before you fly.
- If you have emergency treatment plan please take it with you.
- In order to reduce delays through security, clearly label your medication to show who it should be administered to ideally in original packaging.
- You’re welcome to preboard the aircraft during when pre boarding is announced. This gives you extra time to get settled and wipe down your seat and tray table, if you wish. Please bring your own suitable wipes and gloves.
- Ensure your medication is easily accessible throughout the flight, e.g. place it in the seat pocket or on you personally.
- Please carry a copy of your repeat prescription from your Doctor or have access to your NHS App.
Be a picky eater and pre-order your meal when you fly in Upper Class, Premium or as a Flying Club member in Economy.
