Can you ask for 2 meals on a plane?

Yes, you may ask politely [for more free food], Nuralia Mazlan, a Kuala Lumpur-based flight attendant, told the website Quora. If a passenger came to me asking if there's anything for them to munch on, I always give them anything that's available.



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flights over 12 hours: two main meals and a snack.

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Extra Snacks or Drinks
Economy passengers don't often get full meals on short-haul flights, but they do get a round of drinks and snacks. If you find yourself a little peckish or thirsty after that service, politely ask your flight attendant for another round. But remember, asking doesn't mean you'll receive.

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flights under 2 hours: a snack. flights over 2 hours: a main meal. flights over 7 hours: a main meal and snack. flights over 12 hours: two main meals and a snack.

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In general, flight attendants will be happy to give you the extra meal after the service is done, because they know it will be thrown after landing anyway. Out of experience, there are always some extra meals, at least one or two.

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11 tips for surviving a long-haul flight in economy
  1. Choose your seats wisely. Don't pick your seat assignment blindly. ...
  2. Check in early. Didn't get 22A? ...
  3. Get comfortable. ...
  4. Dress in layers. ...
  5. Bring your own amenities. ...
  6. Drink water. ...
  7. Bring snacks. ...
  8. Take care of your skin.


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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags within the continental United States. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.

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Sending food to landfill sites When it comes to disposing of food waste, airlines have a few options depending on which food they are dealing with. The majority of opened food will end up in a landfill. This is the go-to option when nothing else can be done.

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What is the longest flight in the world by distance? The longest flight in the world by distance is New York (JFK) to Singapore (SIN) on Singapore Airlines clocking in at 9,537 miles. What plane can fly the farthest in the world?

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How to survive a long-haul flight: 10 proven tips
  1. Find comfortable clothes to wear on long flights. ...
  2. Reserve a good seat. ...
  3. Prepare yourself for sleep. ...
  4. Don't pack too much in your cabin luggage. ...
  5. Take your own snacks. ...
  6. Move around the plane. ...
  7. Stay hydrated. ...
  8. Relax!


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How to Spend 15 Hours on an Airplane
  1. Watch seven 2-hour movies. ...
  2. Read 2 or 3 books, depending on how long they are and how fast you read. ...
  3. If you have Wi-Fi onboard, plan your next trip!
  4. Write thank you cards, birthday cards, anniversary cards, or any other card that you've been meaning to get to.


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Eat Light. Contrary to popular belief, flying on an empty stomach doesn't help you combat air sickness. In fact, an empty stomach actually exacerbates symptoms. Eat a light meal such as crackers, fruit, and other light snacks.

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Avoid eating heavy foods, especially spicy foods and foods that you wouldn't even normally eat. Eating something that could really upset your stomach, or give you something worse like food poisoning, isn't fun. It's best to eat healthy foods even if it's just 24 hours before your trip, this could help a lot!

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Your senses get a bit confused. Flying in cramped cabins at high altitude changes your sense of taste and smell. The dry air and pressure change makes food taste less salty and sweet and blocks and dries out your nose, making your meal less smelly and therefore less tasty.

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