Planning a trip soon and want to find out which airlines offer Asian Vegetarian airline meals on their flights? Carry on reading to learn how you can request a AVML on your flight.
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An Asian vegetarian airline meal is a meal type that is suitable for vegetarian passengers. The meal excludes all meat, fish and eggs but may contain other dairy products such as milk. The Asian vegetarian airline meal is cooked in an Indian-style and is often spicy.
The Asian vegetarian meal usually falls under the category of 'vegetarian meals' but as it's a meal type that is designed for the Hindu community, it can also fall under the 'religious meal' category. The Asian vegetarian meal is also referred to as an 'Indian vegetarian meal' or a 'Hindu vegetarian meal' — not to be confused with the (non-vegetarian) Hindu meal. The code for a Hindu meal is HNML.
When requesting this meal you will need to use the airline meal code for an Asian vegetarian meal, this is AVML.
If you're wondering if the airline you're flying on offers Asian vegetarian meals and it is not listed here, then it's always best to check directly with the airline you're due to fly on prior to your departure date. Please note that travel class restrictions may apply.
You can order an Asian vegetarian airline meal (AVML) either at the time of booking or by contacting us or the airline that you have booked with post-booking. Please be aware, special meals are unavailable to request if it's too soon to your flight.
An Asian vegetarian airline meal will often consist of an Indian-style curry, with either potato, peas or other vegetables. This will be accompanied by rice, a bread roll or flatbread, a side salad, dessert and water. The Asian vegetarian meal is cooked with many different strong-tasting herbs and spices.
If you like spicy food, cooked in an Indian-style with a variety of flavours, you might prefer Asian vegetarian airline meals over other vegetarian meal types.
Both the Asian vegetarian meal and Oriental vegetarian meal will need to be noted as a request before the day of the flight, usually 24-48 hours before departure. The only major difference between an Asian vegetarian meal and an Oriental vegetarian meal (VOML) is the flavours that are used in the meals. The herbs, spices and ingredients are tailored to the individual style of meal.
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An Asian vegetarian meal onboard a plane is a meal option that is specifically designed for passengers who would prefer a vegetarian meal combined with Asian flavours. The Asian vegetarian meals often include lentils, fragrant spices and of course, plenty of vegetables. These meals are offered alongside other specific dietary requirements such as gluten-free, vegan, halal and kosher.
Air India does offer its passengers an Asian vegetarian meal onboard its flights. Every one of the airline's special meals is classed as vegetarian, except for the 'Non-vegetarian meal' (NVML). Typically, no meat, fish or eggs are included in the Asian vegetarian meal onboard an Air India flight.
United Airlines does offer an Asian vegetarian meal onboard its flights, as long as the journey is over 2,000 miles and meal service is provided. Generally, a variety of options are available, including stir fry, noodles, and vegetarian curries. It's important to keep in mind that not all special meals are available on flights, so get in touch prior to your departure to confirm this.
Yes, American Airlines does offer an Asian vegetarian meal option! The AVML meal needs to be ordered at least 24 hours before departure. Please note that travel class restrictions may apply.
The Asian vegetarian meals onboard a British Airways flight are meat-free and contain spices. The AVML does not include fish, poultry or eggs.
The AVML onboard a Virgin Atlantic flight consists of a spicy meal with South Asian-style flavours that do not contain meat products or eggs. This type of meal can also be considered a lacto-vegetarian meal.
