Air Canada Special Meals Thread (2015-2020)
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I just had gum surgery and need to travel on AC in Biz class from the US to Europe. I need to be on a cooked, soft diet that requires less chewing. I was thinking about the fruit plate, but I am not allowed to have berries or fruits with seeds such as kiwis or dragon fruits.
So, given these restrictions, what do you think are the best option(s) for me? I will try to fill my tummy with the goodness at the SIgnature Dining Room before my flight.
Thanks a lot.
So, given these restrictions, what do you think are the best option(s) for me? I will try to fill my tummy with the goodness at the SIgnature Dining Room before my flight.
Thanks a lot.
But arguably the appetizer, the main fish and the main vegetarian option and the dessert / ice cream usually require minimal chewing.
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I'm not sure any special meal would be more suitable than the regular meals in J. Possibly the Asian vegetarian / Hindu meals (or whatever they're called)?
But arguably the appetizer, the main fish and the main vegetarian option and the dessert / ice cream usually require minimal chewing.
But arguably the appetizer, the main fish and the main vegetarian option and the dessert / ice cream usually require minimal chewing.
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And it's not rocket science to figure out that the Asian/Hindu vegetarian and oriental vegetarian meals
a) don't contain chewy meat (I know - shocking) and
b) non-Western vegetarian meals (especially the Hindu meal) probably have a rice-based main course
While I realize that meals vary from airline to airline, the vegetarian Asian/Hindu meal (probably some mushy veg. curry) would generally be a safer bet than the veg. Oriental meal (probably some nasty tofu with chunks of broccoli and carrots or something similarly delightful).
So based on the ~dozen different SPMLs, that recommendation doesn't seem unreasonable. But per my post above, I'm not convinced that that any SPML would be better than choosing a few components of the regular J meal.
Last edited by Jasper2009; Aug 12, 2019 at 12:18 am
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Definitely, but if phone agent agrees with FT, then it's irrelevant, and if phone agent disagrees, I'd go with FT. So it's a waste of time to call
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He was likely in J on upgrades most of the time. Not sure whether that factored in to the compensation.
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The most I got was a 15% off code for a missing spml in Y/PY and a $150 coupon on 2 occasions in J. I wrote in for a total of 4 missing spml issues(2 in J, 2 in Y/PY) in 2018 and it went like this:
1. Tatl in Y - apology
2. Tpac in PY - 15% off code (was SE by then)
3. Tpac in J - 150$ coupon
4. Tpac in J - 15% off code plus $150 coupon.
I probably ordered around 20 spmls in 2018 and had 5 issues that I can remember. I didn't write in once because the crew gave my spml to someone else after I had moved because of a deflated seat. I had eaten in the YYZ SS anyway so I didn't care enough to make a fuss.
1. Tatl in Y - apology
2. Tpac in PY - 15% off code (was SE by then)
3. Tpac in J - 150$ coupon
4. Tpac in J - 15% off code plus $150 coupon.
I probably ordered around 20 spmls in 2018 and had 5 issues that I can remember. I didn't write in once because the crew gave my spml to someone else after I had moved because of a deflated seat. I had eaten in the YYZ SS anyway so I didn't care enough to make a fuss.
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I appreciate that making a fuss isn't going to do much, but how the heck does that happen???
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Yeah that's what I thought but apparently the FA on that side saw the empty seat and assumed I moved across from K to G or whatever it was rather than checking to see that I had actually moved to an A seat. They were very apologetic and whoever got my spml also didn't realize I guess? Anyway yeah it would have been much worse had it been a dietary restriction or whatever but I pick the spmls from time to time just for a little variety so I wasn't too bothered and just wanted to sleep. I'm sure I could have talked my way to another discount code but didn't think it worth the hassle.
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@Barkinpark
Just a little fyi, the agents the phone generally do not know about the meals unless they have personally had them. A number of years ago, an AC res agent would have been able to give you the exact list of items on each SPML. That is history and they can only tell you the list of options.
I've also ordered my share of SPMLs including various vegetarian plus I was given a meal I never ordered. AC catering has organized a number of the SPMLs where some items are the same no matter whether you order any of the vegetarian meals, Asian/Hindu or Oriental. Unless the main hot dish is a chickpea curry with rice for example, the salad and fruit may not be soft enough.
Also as you noted, if you are going to the Signature Suite, you can have eggs and maybe one of the soft breads.
See my photos and descriptions in posts 477 and 480 on this page
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...thread-32.html
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Thanks, folks. I phoned again and this time the agent told me to just buy some yogurt at the airport and bring it on board. He said the Hindu Veg meal may contain nuts and lentils, which are a no-no for me.
I will post about my meal in the Special Meals thread.
I will post about my meal in the Special Meals thread.
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I'm answering your question in this thread.
If you order that lacto-ovo meal, you may not receive it. I've ordered it twice in recent years and instead was served vegetarian meals with only kidney beans as one protein and some horrid tofu scramble for the breakfast. You can order a special meal, but I would suggest you and your wife take along some back-up snacks.
Other here who have flown premium rouge and had breakfast should be able to tell you what is usually served but the option I've seen on one shorter route I've flown was only the usual AC omelette breakfast - although the menu that was handed out showed 2 options.
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@WGretzky
I'm answering your question in this thread.
If you order that lacto-ovo meal, you may not receive it. I've ordered it twice in recent years and instead was served vegetarian meals with only kidney beans as one protein and some horrid tofu scramble for the breakfast. You can order a special meal, but I would suggest you and your wife take along some back-up snacks.
Other here who have flown premium rouge and had breakfast should be able to tell you what is usually served but the option I've seen on one shorter route I've flown was only the usual AC omelette breakfast - although the menu that was handed out showed 2 options.
I'm answering your question in this thread.
If you order that lacto-ovo meal, you may not receive it. I've ordered it twice in recent years and instead was served vegetarian meals with only kidney beans as one protein and some horrid tofu scramble for the breakfast. You can order a special meal, but I would suggest you and your wife take along some back-up snacks.
Other here who have flown premium rouge and had breakfast should be able to tell you what is usually served but the option I've seen on one shorter route I've flown was only the usual AC omelette breakfast - although the menu that was handed out showed 2 options.