Originally Posted by
pmanchuk
Granted I find it a tab bit in poor form that the crew wouldn't remove the cling film before serving your meal, but then again, perhaps that's just me being picky.
They may have confused with service protocol for KSML. That's how a kosher meals are supposed to be served, in a sealed plastic wrap; if it is removed before it is served to the passenger, observant Jews will refuse to eat it due to possible contamination by non-kosher utensils or ingredients while being handled in the galley.
From
Star-K:
Kosher meals should never be accepted by the passenger if there is evidence of tampering. This refers to a broken double seal or puncture on the hot portion of the meal, or the removal of the plastic wrap encasement of the unheated section of the cold portion of the meal. Flight attendants are not always instructed on the proper protocol when serving a kosher meal. Although well meaning, they often prevent the passenger from enjoying his/her meal.
And
Flying High with Kosher-Kosher Column:
Kosher meals are routinely reheated in non-Kosher ovens, which are found in the galleys on airplanes. For Kashrus purposes, these meals must be wrapped in two layers, and sealed with Kashrut tape, indicating that these items are under Kosher supervision.
The tray with the cold items which usually includes food items like juice, rolls, or salad, must also be wrapped in plastic and sealed with Kosher tape. In economy class, the cutlery on the tray is usually made of plastic and is disposable.