Just traveled on KA 169 CCU-HKG and was told that the ice cream on the J menu is now only offered to those customers who did not book a special meal. I was told this was implemented about a month ago.

The interesting thing here is that the "dessert" offered with the Indian Vegetarian Meal (IVML) (the most popular special meal) is either non existent or garbage.

The IVML option is also available on the menu, but it always runs out - as it did last night. So, now if you want ice cream, you cannot select a special meal. And if you don't select the special meal, chances are you won't get your entree choice.

CX/KA is pathetic.