Did you know there are a variety of delicious vegetarian dishes on the plane besides chicken, rice and beef noodles?Do you know what VGML、VOML Is it?You know VGML and VLML Is there any difference?Do you want to order yourself a luxurious vegetarian meal on the plane?Traveling out has always been a headache for vegetarians, but fortunately, as more and more vegetarians, airlines have to pay attention to this increasingly large group. Today, Vegetarian Planet will teach you step by step to order vegetarian meals and introduce various types of "air vegetarian food".
The editor used to think that a variety of catering options were patents of international aviation, so when the flight attendant delivered the meal, he could only frown and return it intact.However, now many domestic airlines have begun to provide special catering services including vegetarian food. At this time, the most important thing is that we vegetarians take the initiative to speak out, show their identity, and make demands.So how do you enjoy a vegetarian meal on the plane?
How to enjoy a vegetarian meal on the plane
1.Show your vegetarian status.Large airlines usually take the initiative to ask about your catering requirements, but many small airlines and passengers of domestic flights may have to make an offer on their own, and sometimes even fill out an application form.You can call the airline to book vegetarian food within 24 hours before the plane takes off.
2.Choose the type of vegetarian meal according to your own situation.Generally, several different vegetarian types such as Western vegetarian and Oriental vegetarian are provided on the plane, and are equipped with different international standard codes (detailed description later). You only need to explain which type of vegetarian diet (vegetarian or egg-and-milk vegetarian) and dietary preferences (Western cooking or Oriental cooking). The airline will choose the vegetarian diet with the corresponding code for you.
3.Confirm that the vegetarian meal has been booked successfully.Within 24 hours before departure, you can call the airline to confirm whether the vegetarian meal has been successfully booked.After you get the boarding pass at the airport, you can confirm again that the code for the special diet will be printed directly on the boarding boarding line.
Most passengers who book a vegetarian meal will receive priority delivery.Of course, if you accidentally forget to book in advance, you can still try your luck and ask the flight attendant if you have vegetarian food to choose from.
In addition, if you have plenty of time to prepare before traveling and bring some washed fruits, nuts, dried fruits or vegetarian snacks, you can avoid being hungry because there is no meal on the plane or the portions of snacks are not full.
Common vegetarian types and codes
Here are some of the common types of vegetarian meals on the plane. If you are a vegan, you can choose the following meals:
Western vegetarian diet ( VGML)
It does not contain a variety of meat, seafood and eggs and dairy products, and is cooked in Western style.
Oriental vegetarian diet ( VOML)
It does not contain various meats, seafood and eggs and dairy products, and is cooked in Chinese.
Jain Vegetarian ( VJML)
Jain is suitable, and is cooked in India and is usually spicy, without various meats, seafood and eggs and milk, and without onions, garlic, ginger, mushrooms and root vegetables.
Raw meal ( RVML)
Contains raw foods such as fruits and vegetables and some simple cooking foods.
Fruit meal ( FPML)
There are only fresh fruits. As you can see from the picture, the fruit volume is relatively small and you will be hungry after eating. So unless you are on a diet, please order the fruit meal carefully.
Non-vegans can choose the following meals:
Western Egg and Milk Vegetarian ( VLML)
It does not contain various meats and seafood, but contains eggs and dairy products and is Western-style cooking.
East \Asian Vegetarian ( AVML)
It does not contain various meats and seafood, may contain eggs and dairy products, and is cooked in Chinese.
Vegetarian food in India ( INVG)
Indian vegetarian meals may contain dairy and curry.
In addition, each airline may have different definitions of vegetarian food with different codes, such as some airlines ROML Contains eggs and milk, please confirm whether they meet your requirements.
In order to provide convenience to all types of passengers, there are also some infant and toddler meals and pathological meals, but they are not necessarily vegetarian. They are for reference only.
Baby meal (BBML):Suitable for infants and young children between 6 months and 2 years old.
Weaning meal (PWML):Suitable for infants and young children over 2 years old;A soft and easy to chew.
Kids meal (CHML):Suitable for children aged 2 to 5 years old.
Gentle meal (BLML):Do not use heavy-seasoned meals and foods that are prone to gastrointestinal discomfort.
Diabetes meal (DBML):Low fat, no added sugar.
Gluten intolerance meal (GFML):Meals are gluten-free.
Low-calorie meal (LCML):Low-fat, low-fried food and high-calorie meals.
Low fat /Cholesterol meal (LFML):The specialty of the meal is low-fat /Cholesterol ingredients.
Low-salt meal (LSML):No salt is added during the preparation of the meal.
Low-lactose meal (NLML):The meal does not use dairy ingredients.
Fully liquid meal (FLML):Provides liquid food with a small amount of fiber.
Semi-liquid meal (SMML):Shred up the solid food by minced, stewed warmly and add it to soup or juice to make a semi-liquid diet that can be swallowed without or chewed slightly.
Thank you for providing so many conveniences to vegetarians in society, currently in India MDLR Vegetarian services have begun to be implemented on airlines, and I believe that vegetarianism will become more popular in the near future.Vegetarian meals will no longer be a "special dining" on the plane, but a diet plan that everyone can choose and are willing to choose.