What Do Major Airlines Offer?
Although frequent flyers are experienced enough travelers not to expect a great in-flight meal, you can increase the odds of getting a tastier snack by requesting a special meal. If you’re flying domestic coach on Northwest, however, note that 11 of the airline’s 17 special meals are being dumped as of September 1 as a cost-cutting measure. Only Asian-spicy-vegetarian, Hindu, kosher, Moslem, vegetarian nondairy, and vegetarian dairy/ovo-lacto will remain as options. The broader list of alternative meals will remain for international, business-class, and first-class passengers. Air Canada still offers a choice of 17 different types of special meals, but it can’t guarantee that the meal provided will be free of nuts or seafood. American Airlines, on the other hand, will try its best to provide a nut-free meal, with advance notice. But it can’t guarantee that the special meal you select will be offered on your flight. Instead, you might be served one of the carrier’s new menu items, such
