Air Canada Special Meals Thread (2015-2020)
Nov 4, 2015, 4:32 pm
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Special meal request showing on reservation on line, did not print on flight manifest
Return flight YYC-YYZ, upgrade cleared on both legs well in advance of 72 hours. Ordered AVML. No problem on YYC-YYZ outbound. Flew YYZ-YYC return last night; AVML did not show on the flight manifest (and was not boarded). Since the SD made me aware of this while we were still parked at the gate, I went online to the AC site to check my reservation ... sure enough, it was showing as special meal request AVML. Any idea why the notation didn't make it to the flight manifest?
Nov 4, 2015, 4:36 pm
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Return flight YYC-YYZ, upgrade cleared on both legs well in advance of 72 hours. Ordered AVML. No problem on YYC-YYZ outbound. Flew YYZ-YYC return last night; AVML did not show on the flight manifest (and was not boarded). Since the SD made me aware of this while we were still parked at the gate, I went online to the AC site to check my reservation ... sure enough, it was showing as special meal request AVML. Any idea why the notation didn't make it to the flight manifest?
I'd say off all the times my AVML is not boarded, it's 50/50 between being on the PIL and catering not boarding the meal or the request just is not listed on the PIL to start off with.
Nov 4, 2015, 4:40 pm
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Return flight YYC-YYZ, upgrade cleared on both legs well in advance of 72 hours. Ordered AVML. No problem on YYC-YYZ outbound. Flew YYZ-YYC return last night; AVML did not show on the flight manifest (and was not boarded). Since the SD made me aware of this while we were still parked at the gate, I went online to the AC site to check my reservation ... sure enough, it was showing as special meal request AVML. Any idea why the notation didn't make it to the flight manifest?
It'll entitle you to a discount, either 5 or 10% off base fare. I just got one for defective IFE, and while it didn't work, Ben helped out and got me a working code.
If you didn't, contact AC, they'll sort you out with a discount
Nov 4, 2015, 5:09 pm
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Not sure if you did this, but get (as MG pointed out to me) the green form.
It'll entitle you to a discount, either 5 or 10% off base fare. I just got one for defective IFE, and while it didn't work, Ben helped out and got me a working code.
If you didn't, contact AC, they'll sort you out with a discount
It'll entitle you to a discount, either 5 or 10% off base fare. I just got one for defective IFE, and while it didn't work, Ben helped out and got me a working code.
If you didn't, contact AC, they'll sort you out with a discount
If it's not on the manifest, the SD has no way of knowing whether you ordered one or not.
Nov 4, 2015, 10:00 pm
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Thanks SAP and CC. I did in fact request that the green form be completed. The SD marked off "meal shortage" in identifying the issues since I gathered he couldn't mark off SPML not loaded (since it wasn't listed on his manifest). Well I'm glad to know (in a twisted sort of way) that this is routine but without any reason. I thought it might have been something I did incorrectly when placing the meal request or elsewhere during the process.
Dec 1, 2015, 7:13 am
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I'll try to post the photo up later, but PLEASE do not order the NLML right now on TB.
It was a rice on the left with corn, and half a chicken breast, sliced on the right. It was the MOST HORRIFIC AC MEAL I've had in my life.
I'll post a photo of it later, and i'll post a VOML meal on Thursday. But golly gee, avoid the NLML right now like the plague.
It was a rice on the left with corn, and half a chicken breast, sliced on the right. It was the MOST HORRIFIC AC MEAL I've had in my life.
I'll post a photo of it later, and i'll post a VOML meal on Thursday. But golly gee, avoid the NLML right now like the plague.
Dec 1, 2015, 7:35 am
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It's always important getting to the bottom of such issues. I always ask for any printed itineraries/documentation for further investigation. In most cases it was improperly or not ordered at all, a change of flights within the 24 hour time frame (or last minute standby) has occurred, Customer has put in a request that does not conform to the established list of SPML's etc. In any event, I document the information and ensure that any downline flights are corrected accordingly at the next point of landing.
Dec 4, 2015, 12:46 pm
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It was a rice on the left with corn, and half a chicken breast, sliced on the right. It was the MOST HORRIFIC AC MEAL I've had in my life.
I'll post a photo of it later, and i'll post a VOML meal on Thursday. But golly gee, avoid the NLML right now like the plague.
I'll post a photo of it later, and i'll post a VOML meal on Thursday. But golly gee, avoid the NLML right now like the plague.
The VOML is the same damn chickpea curry thing
If you enter the entirety of the salt and pepper than it's OK. 
Dec 5, 2015, 8:28 am
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I'm thinking of ordering a bunch of SPMLs for my upcoming trips, just for ..... and giggles.
Taking suggestions.
Taking suggestions.
Dec 5, 2015, 8:49 am
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Try the baby meal, that would be fun
Or the liquid meal was it?Some on here like the AVML as well and it has less salt in it apparently.
Dec 5, 2015, 9:38 am
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Ok, no child meal/baby meal/liquid meal/anything of the kind lol
Gluten free stuff etc, meh, I feel like those restrictions would equal uninspiring dishes as allergens become the priority.
I was thinking more along the lines of Kosher, Hindu, and Muslim meals. Probably an AVML somewhere in there too.
I looked for the aforementioned "girlfriend meal" but couldn't find it
Gluten free stuff etc, meh, I feel like those restrictions would equal uninspiring dishes as allergens become the priority.
I was thinking more along the lines of Kosher, Hindu, and Muslim meals. Probably an AVML somewhere in there too.
I looked for the aforementioned "girlfriend meal" but couldn't find it
Dec 5, 2015, 11:19 am
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Ok, no child meal/baby meal/liquid meal/anything of the kind lol
Gluten free stuff etc, meh, I feel like those restrictions would equal uninspiring dishes as allergens become the priority.
I was thinking more along the lines of Kosher, Hindu, and Muslim meals. Probably an AVML somewhere in there too.
I looked for the aforementioned "girlfriend meal" but couldn't find it
Gluten free stuff etc, meh, I feel like those restrictions would equal uninspiring dishes as allergens become the priority.
I was thinking more along the lines of Kosher, Hindu, and Muslim meals. Probably an AVML somewhere in there too.
I looked for the aforementioned "girlfriend meal" but couldn't find it
Dec 5, 2015, 5:32 pm
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No, the child meal is actually pretty decent. Aside from the main, which was bland. But I'm willing to try it again.
Just need to find an agent willing to add it to an existing reservation for me
Just need to find an agent willing to add it to an existing reservation for me
Dec 11, 2015, 2:05 pm
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Can someone kindly advise if the NLML for breakfast on N. American domestic routes is still the omelet?
Thank you.
Thank you.
Dec 16, 2015, 10:42 am
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VOML YYZ YOW. Suffice it to say, I did not eat it.
