Special meals

Request a special meal for a dietary requirement

Meals made for you

We offer a range of special meals on board tailored to suit your dietary, religious, and medical needs. Request your special meal at least 24 hours before your flight. Available on Etihad-operated flights only.

Religious
Vegetarian
Children
Other meals

Halal and other religious requirements

There’s no need to request a Halal meal in advance. All the food we serve on board is prepared in strict compliance with Halal regulations and is suitable for Muslims.

Meal	Code	Description
Hindu meal (non-vegetarian)	HNML	Does not contain beef or beef products Contains poultry or lamb, fish, eggs and dairy products Prepared according to subcontinent taste (mildly spicy to spicy) If you prefer a vegetarian Hindu option, please order AVML
Kosher meal (requires 72 hour’s notice)	KSML	Does not contain non-kosher meat, fish or fruit and vegetables prone to infestation Contains meat from kosher animals or fish Certified in the Kosher kitchen and double-sealed after packing

Vegetarian snacks and meals

We offer a vegetarian meal or snack option as standard on all our flights, though these are subject to availability.

If you’re travelling on a flight over two hours and 50 minutes, we recommend requesting a vegetarian meal at least 24 hours before your flight to make sure we have one available for you.

Meal	Code	Description
Asian vegetarian	AVML	Does not contain meat, fish or eggs Contains vegetables, fruit and dairy products Prepared according to subcontinent taste (mildly spicy to spicy) Suitable for Hindu guests as a vegetarian choice
Vegetarian lacto-ovo meal	VLML	Does not contain meat or meat products, fish, poultry or products with lard or gelatine Contains dairy products and may contain eggs Suitable for guests who do not eat meat but eat milk, cheese, and eggs
Raw vegetable meal	RVML	Contains only raw vegetables and salads
Vegetarian oriental meal	VOML	Does not contain meat or fish Contains vegetables, rice or fruit Prepared in a Chinese style
Vegetarian jain meal	VJML	Does not contain any meat or animal products. No root vegetables, onions, or garlic Contains non-root vegetables and may contain rice. Prepared in an Asian style Suitable for members of the Jain community
Vegan meal	VGML	Does not contain any meat, fish or animal products like dairy or eggs Contains vegetables, pulses, grains and fruit Suitable for vegan guests

Babies and children

Our tasty and nutritious baby’s and children’s meals are available on flights longer than two hours and 50 minutes. Remember to order your child’s meal at least 24 hours before your flight.

We have a small amount of baby food available upon request, and you’re welcome to bring your own food, snacks or milk on board with you. We’re happy to heat this for you on board.

Meal	Code	Description
Baby’s meal	BBML	Pre-packaged, branded baby meal products available onboard Parents are advised to carry baby foods preferred by their babies Milk and baby meals can be heated onboard
Child’s meal	CHML	Does not contain spicy or complex flavours Likely to contain pasta, meatballs, dairy products, vegetables, dessert Suitable for children aged 2 - 12 years

Dietary requirements and medical conditions

Make sure to request a meal for a dietary requirement or medical condition at least 24 hours before your flight.

On flights less than two hours and 50 minutes, meal requests are limited to diabetic, gluten intolerant, or low-lactose meals only.

Dietary requirements and medical conditions

Meal	Code	Description
Asian vegetarian	AVML	Does not contain meat, fish or eggs Contains vegetables, fruit and dairy products Prepared according to subcontinent taste (mildly spicy to spicy) Suitable for Hindu guests as a vegetarian choice
Bland meal	BLML	Does not contain spices, onion, garlic or food that is baked, fried or spicy Contains food that is easily digested, for example, poached chicken or fish, mashed potatoes, eggs, dairy products
Diabetic meal	DBML	Does not contain products containing refined sugars (only certain permitted sugar substitutes) Contains low-salt, low-fat products, lean protein and simply cooked vegetables and fruit Suitable for guests with diabetes
Fruit plate	FPML	Contains only seasonal fruit
Gluten-free	GFML	Does not contain food items containing gluten or gliadin contained in wheat, barley, rye and oats Likely to contain meat, fish, rice, corn, peas, beans, potatoes, dairy products, fruit Suitable for guests who follow a low-gluten diet Not suitable for guests with celiac disease as we are unable to guarantee an entirely gluten-free meal
Vegetarian lacto-ovo meal	VLML	Does not contain meat or meat products, fish, poultry or products with lard or gelatine Contains dairy products and may contain eggs Suitable for guests who do not eat meat but eat milk, cheese, and eggs
Low-calorie meal	LCML	Does not contain sugar, cream sauces, mayonnaise or fatty meats Contains simply cooked meat, fish and vegetables Suitable for guests on restricted or low-calorie diets
Low-fat/low-cholesterol meal	LFML	Does not contain pastry, fried food or fatty meats Contains food that is low in fat, for example grilled/poached poultry or fish, wholegrain bread and cereals and fruit
Low-sodium meal	LSML	Does not contain products containing salt and no salt added in cooking process Contains simply cooked poultry or fish, unsalted vegetables, wholegrain bread and cereals and fruit
Lactose-free meal	NLML	Does not contain milk or milk products, sauces, chocolate or breads containing milk Contains grilled poultry or fish, sauce-free vegetables, wholegrain bread, cereals and fruit Suitable for guests who are intolerant to milk or milk products
Raw vegetable meal	RVML	Contains only raw vegetables and salads
Vegetarian oriental meal	VOML	Does not contain meat or fish Contains vegetables, rice or fruit Prepared in a Chinese style
Vegetarian jain meal	VJML	Does not contain any meat or animal products. No root vegetables, onions, or garlic Contains non-root vegetables and may contain rice. Prepared in an Asian style Suitable for members of the Jain community
Vegan meal	VGML	Does not contain any meat, fish or animal products like dairy or eggs Contains vegetables, pulses, grains and fruit Suitable for vegan guests

Pack your own snacks

You’re welcome to bring your own food or snacks on board with you, in line with current liquid restrictions.

Medical concerns and allergies

If you have a medical concern or allergy, always consult your doctor before flying. We don’t accept responsibility for any allergic reaction on board our flights.

How to request your meal

To make sure it’s available on board, request your special meal at least 24 hours before your flight. If your flight or part of your journey is operated by one of our partner airlines, please contact them.