Air Canada Special Meals Thread (2015-2020)
Jul 26, 2015, 1:18 pm
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Airlines are notorious for high sodium/ high fat content and one of the biggest problems with low fat prepared foods is that the sodium content is often significantly higher than with regular foods. What special meals do you FFs take when trying to keep both sodium and fat intake down?
My best guess is the other than the FPML (fruit plate) is the AVML (Asian Vegetarian).
There is another FTer that I know who flies probably more than all of us who hates sodium. That FTer consistently orders the AVML for this reason. So while it's hearsay coming from me, at least that may help.
The low fat part is something that obviously I did not inquire about. However, in Asian cooking, I can't think of many meals that contain things that are high fat (butter, milk, cheese etc are all generally not in asian cooking). However, the AVML MAY contain lactose as it doesn't explicitly list that it does not. Plus I can't think of any vegetarian dishes that are high fat - albeit I am not vegetarian. I am a steakarian
Anyways, that's my best guess. HTH.
Before anyone asks...
AVML = Asian vegetarian
VOML = Vegetarian Oriental.
AVML = low salt. The VOML certainly is not low salt. AVML may contain dairy. VOML does not. <--took me months to figure the differences between the 2 meals, so there you go
Jul 26, 2015, 1:27 pm
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As an example, it is the only breakfast I choose on the morning transcons (Dom or TB). I will also eat the 2 little pieces of veg and the cheese. The buns are avoided for many reasons (none of which are dietary). I also like the oatmeal.
Jul 26, 2015, 6:03 pm
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Jul 26, 2015, 6:13 pm
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Funny thing, that fun conversation took place in the other meal thread, "Summary of North America Executive class meal service":
Jul 26, 2015, 6:16 pm
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Jul 26, 2015, 6:19 pm
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Jul 26, 2015, 8:47 pm
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KSML ex-YVR is almost always from Omnitsky's in Vancouver (a kosher bakery). I actually stopped by a few years back and saw them preparing the trays.
ex-YYZ is much better.
The spiral pasta is gnarly. The chicken and rice can vary.
ex-YYZ is much better.
The spiral pasta is gnarly. The chicken and rice can vary.
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July 20, 2015
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The appetizer consisted of 2 rock hard rolls which were inedible; a cold pasta dish in tomato sauce; inedibly salty smoked salmon; and a terribly dry piece of cake.
The main course was a chicken with rice smothered in an onion, celery and bell pepper sauce. Chicken was a little dry. Really sucks when one is allergic to bell peppers.
And for the 2nd meal service, the cold plate again.
I chose this meal as I had to ensure no pork due to an allergy. It was not a great choice on this occasion.
July 20, 2015
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The appetizer consisted of 2 rock hard rolls which were inedible; a cold pasta dish in tomato sauce; inedibly salty smoked salmon; and a terribly dry piece of cake.
The main course was a chicken with rice smothered in an onion, celery and bell pepper sauce. Chicken was a little dry. Really sucks when one is allergic to bell peppers.
And for the 2nd meal service, the cold plate again.
I chose this meal as I had to ensure no pork due to an allergy. It was not a great choice on this occasion.
Jul 26, 2015, 9:59 pm
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Slightly OT but still on topic - does anyone know what the standard AC coupon compensation amount is when AC fails to load your special meal?
Jul 26, 2015, 10:03 pm
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So.....you get nothing. I've asked, politely of course because that's how I ask, but yeah you get nothing. I've had some SD's go out of their way to try and help with what resources they have, but no discount code/voucher
Jul 26, 2015, 10:19 pm
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If I were to get anything when they fail to load a SPML, I'd be rich.
So.....you get nothing. I've asked, politely of course because that's how I ask, but yeah you get nothing. I've had some SD's go out of their way to try and help with what resources they have, but no discount code/voucher
So.....you get nothing. I've asked, politely of course because that's how I ask, but yeah you get nothing. I've had some SD's go out of their way to try and help with what resources they have, but no discount code/voucher
Jul 26, 2015, 10:21 pm
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I have, to this date, since flying extensively, had 0 comp for SPML's not making it onboard. Apologies = plenty. But no comp.
Have I had comp before for stuff onboard? Yes. But not for SPML's not making it. Then again, I probably don't pursue it as aggressively though. <and that's on me>
Then again now my SPML success rate = 80% or so. So that's good.
Jul 26, 2015, 10:34 pm
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I think ex-YUL is the best actually.
I've had some pretty good meals catered out of Montreal.
Jul 27, 2015, 5:06 am
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If I were to get anything when they fail to load a SPML, I'd be rich.
So.....you get nothing. I've asked, politely of course because that's how I ask, but yeah you get nothing. I've had some SD's go out of their way to try and help with what resources they have, but no discount code/voucher
So.....you get nothing. I've asked, politely of course because that's how I ask, but yeah you get nothing. I've had some SD's go out of their way to try and help with what resources they have, but no discount code/voucher
Jul 27, 2015, 6:28 am
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Well, I usually ask at the podium before the flight to make sure they have loaded my special meal (gluten-free). Once I was offered an op-up because they did not have my meal - but that was on LH!
Jul 27, 2015, 1:16 pm
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Has anyone experienced or seen what the AC Gluten intolerant meal looks like? Also, I'm flying Premium Rouge YYZ to MAN so would they follow the same criteria as AC ML?
