Special Meals

Medical Meals

Fruit meal

This meal consists purely of fruit components, namely fresh fruits, fruit compote, and fruit desserts made depending on the season and availability.

Liquid diet

This meal contains only liquid: usually milk, fruit juice, coffee/tea, custard and jelly.

Low calorie diet

This meal contains lean meats, low fat dairy products and high fibre food. It avoids fried food, gravy, sauces, rich desserts, added fats, oils and sugar.

Low sodium

This meal is prepared without salt and is for those passengers with high blood pressure, fluid retention and kidney problems.

Non-lactose meal

This meal avoids foods which contain lactose or are of dairy origin, and those with such ingredients.

High fibre diet

Includes foods containing high fibre such as nuts, vegetables, fruits, high-fibre whole grain breads and cereals.

Gluten-free diet

This meal avoids wheat, rye, barley and oats, and is suitable for those passengers who cannot tolerate gluten in their diet.

Low protein

A low protein meal restricts food containing high biological value protein, and avoids highly salted foods. No salt is used in food preparation.

Bland/light low fibre

This meal contains low dietary fibre, and avoids fried food, black pepper, gassy vegetables, and beverages containing caffeine and alcohol. It is suitable for passengers with digestive difficulties.

Diabetic Meal

This meal contains increased complex carbohydrates, high fibre, low fat and calories. It is suitable for both non-insulin and insulin dependent diabetics.

Low cholesterol / Low fat meal

This meal contains increased complex carbohydrates and high fibres, low fat, low dietary cholesterol and polyunsaturated fats. This meal contains no beef.