Request a special meal when flying with Etihad Airways

Choose one of three complimentary dishes on every flight, with at least one vegetarian option and all dishes prepared in accordance with halal requirements. If you have a medical condition or an allergy, you may request a special meal.

Halal

All of the meals we serve on board are prepared in strict compliance with Halal regulations. All of our meals and products are suitable for Muslims, so there is no need to make a request in advance.

Medical requirements and allergies

If you have any concerns about flying with a medical condition or an allergy, please get in touch with your doctor before travelling with us. We do not accept responsibility for any allergic reaction on board our flights.

If you have a severe allergy or have any other specific dietary requirements, we recommend that you bring your own food on board with you, keeping in mind the current liquid restrictions.

Flying with a peanut allergy?

We do not guarantee a peanut-free environment on board. Nuts may be served on all of our aircraft or used as an ingredient in any of our menus. Other passengers may also bring items on board that contain nuts.

It is possible that traces of peanuts or their derivatives could be in the cabin environment or the aircraft air conditioning. An allergic reaction to peanuts or any derivative can be serious.

How to request your meal

Please request your special meal at least 24 hours before your flight, or we will not have your meal on board.

If your flight or a segment of your journey is operated by one of our partner airlines, some special meals may not be available on board. Please contact the airline directly to discuss your request.

When you book

Select your flight, enter your passenger details and add your meal preference.

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Existing booking

Visit Manage my booking to request a meal on the Passenger Details page.

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Travel agent

If you've made a booking with a travel agent, you can also contact them to request a special meal.

Choose your special meal

MEAL	CODE	DESCRIPTION
Hindu meal (non-vegetarian)	HNML	Contains meat (lamb or chicken), fish, eggs and dairy products Does not contain any beef or beef products Prepared according to subcontinent taste (mildly spicy to spicy) Suitable for members of the Hindu community
Kosher meal (Requires 72 hours prior notice)	KSML	Contains meat from animals that have split hooves and chew the cud, or species of fish that have both fins and scales Contains fruit and vegetables (except those prone to infestation) Certified in the kosher kitchen and double-sealed after packing

MEAL

CODE

DESCRIPTION

Hindu meal (non-vegetarian)

HNML

Contains meat (lamb or chicken), fish, eggs and dairy products
Does not contain any beef or beef products
Prepared according to subcontinent taste (mildly spicy to spicy)
Suitable for members of the Hindu community

Kosher meal

(Requires 72 hours prior notice)

KSML

Contains meat from animals that have split hooves and chew the cud, or species of fish that have both fins and scales
Contains fruit and vegetables (except those prone to infestation)
Certified in the kosher kitchen and double-sealed after packing

MEAL	CODE	DESCRIPTION
Asian vegetarian meal	AVML	Contains all types of fruits, vegetables, and dairy products Does not contain any type of meat, fish or eggs Prepared according to subcontinent taste (mildly spicy to spicy) Can qualify as a Hindu meal
Bland meal	BLML	Contains mostly soft food that is easily digestible like mashed potatoes, spinach, soft boiled eggs, boiled meats, toast and dairy products Does not contain spices, onion or garlic and food that are baked, fried or spicy
Diabetic meal	DBML	Contains minimum salt, low fat products, high fibre fruits and vegetables Do not contain any kind of sugar (only certain permitted sugar substitutes) Suitable for guests with diabetes (low insulin levels)
Fruit platter	FPML	Contains seasonal fruits Suitable for guests who are fasting or those with dietary needs
Gluten free meal	GFML	Contains meat, poultry, fish, rice, fruits and vegetables, corn, potatoes, dairy products, chocolate, dried beans and peas Contains salt and pepper, herbs and spices, sugars and preserves, margarine, tapioca and vegetable oils Suitable for guests who need to limit their intake of gluten (or Gliadin, a protein fraction of gluten), a substance found in wheat, barley, rye and oats
Vegetarian lacto-ovo meal	VLML	Contains dairy products Does not contain any meat or meat products, fish, poultry or products with lard or gelatine Suitable for guests who do not eat flesh of any kind but can eat milk and cheese products
Low-calorie meal	LCML	Contains food with plenty of roughage and with less fats and carbohydrates Does not contain sugar, cream, sauces, mayonnaise or fatty meats Suitable for guests on restricted or low-calorie diets
Low fat / low cholesterol meal	LFML	Contains margarine, cottage cheese, egg white, boiled rice, potatoes, lean meats, fish, wholegrain bread, cereals and fruit
Low sodium meal	LSML	Does not contain salt, MSG and baking soda/powder
Lactose-free meal	NLML	Contains salads, roughage, pasta, rice, fish or meat Does not contain milk and milk products, sauces, soft rolls, croissants or chocolate Suitable for guests who are allergic or intolerant to milk or milk products or guests who have low lactose levels in their bodies
Raw vegetable meal	RVML	Contains mainly raw vegetables and salads
Vegetarian oriental meal	VOML	Contains fruits and vegetables Does not contain meat, fish, eggs or dairy products Prepared in Chinese style
Vegetarian jain meal	VJML	Contains non-root vegetables only Does not contain any root vegetables like onions, ginger, garlic, potatoes, carrots or animal/animal by-products Prepared Asian style Suitable for a section of the Indian community who are strict vegetarians
Vegetarian meal	VGML	Contains all types of fruits and vegetables Does not contain any meat, fish or animal by-products (like animal fat in biscuits) Does not contain dairy products

MEAL	CODE	DESCRIPTION
Baby meal	BBML	Proprietary brands of baby meals are available on board Parents are advised to carry baby foods familiar to and preferred by their babies Milk or baby meals can be heated on board
Child meal (Non-vegetarian)	CHML	Burgers, fish fingers, chicken nuggets, French fries, crisps, pizza or chocolate Suitable for children between the ages of 2 to 12

MEAL

CODE

DESCRIPTION

Baby meal

BBML

Proprietary brands of baby meals are available on board
Parents are advised to carry baby foods familiar to and preferred by their babies
Milk or baby meals can be heated on board

Child meal

(Non-vegetarian)

CHML

Burgers, fish fingers, chicken nuggets, French fries, crisps, pizza or chocolate
Suitable for children between the ages of 2 to 12

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