What are airline meal codes?

Here are some examples of meal codes that are commonly used in aviation:
  • AVML – Asian Vegetarian meal.
  • BBML – infant/baby meal.
  • CHML – Child meal.
  • DBML – Diabetic meal.
  • FPML – Fruit platter.
  • GFML – Gluten free meal.
  • HNML – Hindu (non-vegetarian) meal.
  • KSML – Kosher meal.




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Economy class meal service varies by flight time: flights under 2 hours: a snack. flights over 2 hours: a main meal. flights over 7 hours: a main meal and snack.

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Check your flights itinerary and it'll either specify what, if any meals are served, or it will say food for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks are still free on airlines. If it is that important, make sure to have snacks handy.

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How long does a flight have to be to get a meal? Meal service is determined by time of day, flying time and mileage, but in general, food is served on flights of approximately four hours or more than 1,750 miles. Meals and snacks are available for purchase on domestic flights longer than 3 1/2 hours or 1,550 miles.

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Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. 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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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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“Airlines across the country have largely aligned their service levels to match each other, so it's easy to predict what you're going to be served when—on most domestic flights, a drink and snack service will be offered after takeoff, and depending on the length, you might be offered a refill as you get closer to ...

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Tips to Eat Cheap & Save Money on Food While Traveling
  1. Look for Accommodations With Kitchen Access. ...
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