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Special Meals

SPECIAL MEALS

Customized Special Meals


This service is a value-added service provided by China Airlines for passengers with special meal needs.

Notes on meal reservation:

1) Except for Kosher meal, you can call Air China hotline (+8610) 95583 to reserve special meal at least 24 hours before flight departure.
2) You must make the request for Kosher meal at least 48 hours before flight departure in the same way. Currently, Air China provides Kosher meal only on selected international routes.
3) Only breakfast, lunch and dinner can be reserved. Each passenger can only request a helping (helpings) of special meal for one person on a flight segment (except baby meal).
4) In case of flight delay, cancellation or rescheduling, meal reservations could be affected.
5) If you request any special meal other than those we have specified, you are expected to provide a precise, detailed and clear description of the meal you request so that our service agent can enter the information correctly into the system and our catering service supplier can prepare the meal based on your needs.
Routes where Kosher meals are not provided for the time being:
All domestic flights (including international flights, domestic) departing from Saipan, Sapporo, Sendai, South Korea, Jakarta, India, Karachi, Australia and Yekaterinburg.

Types of Special Meal


Child meal(CHML):

This meal contains children’s favorite foods. Not too salty or too sweet.

Baby meal(BBML):

This meal contains meat, vegetables or fruits. It may be soft textured, minced meat, vegetable puree and dessert.

Bland meal (BLML):

This meal includes low fat and low fiber foods. It does not include fried foods, black pepper, strong vegetables and condiments, mustard, pickles, garlic, nuts, and drinks containing caffeine or alcohol. It is Suitable for passengers with gastrointestinal issues or mild dietary requirements.

Low-sugar meals(DBML):

Dishes contain low-sugar foods suitable for diabetics and passengers on a low-sugar diet.

Fruit platter meal(FPML):

This meal contains only fruits, including fresh fruit, fruit compote and fruit desserts.

Gluten intolerant meal(GFML):

This meal is prepared for passengers who are allergic or intolerant to gluten (gluten is a protein contained in wheat, barley, oats, and rye). Breads, sauces, custards, cakes, chocolates, crackers, cereals, and related products are strictly excluded.

Low calorie meal(LCML):

This meal contains lean meat, low-fat dairy products and high-fiber foods. Sugars, creams, sauces, mayonnaise and fatty foods, are excluded.

Seafood meal(SFML):

This meal is specially designed for passengers who enjoy seafood, and includes one or more kinds of seafood. It does not contain any meat products.

Low fat meal/Low cholesterol diet(LFML):

This meal is intended for passengers who need to reduce their fat intake. It does not contain fried foods, fatty meats, dairy products, processed foods, gravy, offal, shellfish, egg yolks, or baked goods.

Low salt meal(LSML):

This meal contains low levels of sodium. Suitable for passengers with hypertension, anuria, kidney disease and low-sodium diets.

Low lactose meal(NLML):

The meal does not contain any lactose, dairy or related products like cheese, dairy, yogurt, butter, artificial meat products, cake, cookies, cream desserts, pudding, mashed potatoes, toffee, and chocolate.

Vegetarian raw meal(RVML):

This meal contains raw fruits and vegetables and does not contain any animal protein.

Vegetarian Asian ( Hindu) meal(AVML):

This meal is usually ordered by passengers from the Asian Sub-Continent. It generally includes vegetables produced in Asia and does not contain meat or seafood.

Vegetarian vegan meal(VGML):

Also known as “Vegan meal”, this meal is totally free from animal products or by-products or by-products. It does not include meat, fish, dairy products, eggs, cheese, and related products, or margarine.

Vegetarian lacto-ovo meal(VLML):

This meal does not contain any meat, seafood, or related products, but it may contain butter, cheese, milk and eggs.

Vegetarian oriental meal(VOML):

This meal is prepared in Chinese or oriental style. It contains no meat, fish, game, dairy products, or any underground root vegetable, such as ginger, garlic, onion, green onions, etc.

Hindu meal(HNML):

This meal does not include beef or pork. It may include lamb, poultry, other meats, fish, or dairy products. This special meal is prepared for the small number of Indian passengers who are allowed to eat meat or fish.

Kosher meal(KSML):

All foods are prepared and served according to Jewish dietary requirements and are purchased from reputable manufacturers. (Note: Reservation must be made 48 hours in advance.)

Moslem meal(MOML):

This meal does not contain pork, bacon, ham, animal gelatin, animal fats alcohol, non-scaled fish, eel or turtle. All poultry and meats used are slaughtered ad cooked according to Halal tradition.

Vegetarian jain meal(VJML):

This meal is intended for members of the Jain community as well as those who are purely vegetarians. It is prepared using Asian methods. It contains no root vegetables such as onions, ginger, garlic, or carrots, and contains no animal products and by-products.