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How long into an international flight do they serve dinner?

Answering with respect to flights that are long enough to matter: “Dinner” is served in the second hour of the flight, and “breakfast” is served 45–60 minutes before landing.



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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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The first service on a flight typically starts an hour or two after take-off. What is served depends on the time of day that the flight is taking off. George Ettiyil, Senior Director Sales, Lufthansa Group Airlines, South Asia, says the airline's concept and food are developed according to the departure time.

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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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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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If you're on a short or mid-haul flight – that's anything less than seven hours including Cape Verde – you'll find our Café menu on board. It's packed with tempting treats, snacks and drinks, plus great-value meal deals and a range of hot food, too. Check out the full Café menu here. *Selected products included.

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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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Airlines typically have a standard practice when it comes to serving meals on long haul flights. They will usually serve the meal shortly after takeoff, then again in the mid-flight, and then again before landing.

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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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For flights landing at U.S. airports, airlines are required to provide passengers with an opportunity to safely get off of the airplane before 3 hours for domestic flights and 4 hours for international flights.

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Foods you can't pack in your carry-on
Think: creamy cheeses, liquid chocolate, liquid coffee, creamy dips and spreads, gravy, honey, hummus, ice cream, jam, jelly, juice, syrup, peanut butter, salad dressing, sauce, salsa, soda, soup and yogurt.

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Eating on the plane with network airlines On short-haul and medium-haul flights, you can expect snacks and small hot meals, while on long-haul flights you'll get a full, hot menu. Most of the time, you can choose between two dishes. However, you will often have to reach for your wallet for extra requests.

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Can you take food through airport security? Are you allowed to bring your own food/snacks on board a plane, or eat your own meal while waiting for your flight to depart? Yes, you are! Did you know that (in theory) you can even take a cheeseburger with you?

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The captain is responsible for ensuring that, wherever possible, the operating pilots eat different in-flight meals,” said a Virgin Atlantic spokesperson. “If both pilots request the same meal, the cabin crew must bring this to the attention of the captain who will approve or deny the request.”

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Transatlantic flights If you have a connecting flight, meals will be served on the transatlantic part of the flight.

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On our long-haul flights – of seven hours or more – you'll get free bottle of water when you board, plus a main meal* and a lighter snack before landing. Your main meal will be served with a glass of wine, followed by your choice of tea or coffee. And you can choose what type of meal you need when you book.

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Complimentary meals are included with all our long-haul flights.

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You can bring food for consumption during the flight. Do mind that this is only possible if you have purchased it after the customs checkpoint in the tax-free zone at the airport. In case of certain food allergies you can bring your own prepared meal on board upon presenting a medical certificate.

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Yes, you may ask politely. We usually will give you an extra, but we limit two to each passenger. I don't think it is against flight policy to honor your request for extra food.

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1. Eat Lean Protein. Airline food offerings can be meager, so bring meals with you for the best options. Include lean protein foods such as boneless, skinless chicken; turkey breast; hard-boiled egg whites; and lean fish such as tuna, says Charles Platkin, Ph.

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You can take everything in your checked baggage: from liquid to solid food. However, you are not allowed to carry liquid or gel-like food products in your carry-on baggage.

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