Jun 23, 2013, 7:53 am
Last edit by: JDiver
Please see AA: SPML - Special / Vegetarian Meals / VGML (consolidated) for the current thread.
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ARCHIVE: Ordering SPML / Special Meal - how, what (consolidated)
Sep 9, 2013, 3:03 pm
#106
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I just remembered this thread and realize it is old but if it can help someone... they do offer Vegan (VGML) and Sea food for sure.
I always order the Vegan mean (no vegetarian option) and found it good everytime. I know they have seagood (can't remember the code) because one day it took 3 attempts from the FA to get my correct meal (how you can miss the right seat number twice is beyond my comprehension).
dC
I always order the Vegan mean (no vegetarian option) and found it good everytime. I know they have seagood (can't remember the code) because one day it took 3 attempts from the FA to get my correct meal (how you can miss the right seat number twice is beyond my comprehension).
dC
Oct 9, 2013, 12:14 pm
#107
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special meal details
While it is not spelled out clearly on AA's special meal page but indirectly it states that on flights to most Latin America cities (other the exceptions spelled out on that page), special meals are NOT available in ANY class.
When surprised by "beef or chicken" question, was informed that on AA flights of less than 6 hours, special meals are not offered in ANY class.
May be this is a known fact but I was bit ill-prepared for it.
When surprised by "beef or chicken" question, was informed that on AA flights of less than 6 hours, special meals are not offered in ANY class.
May be this is a known fact but I was bit ill-prepared for it.
Jan 24, 2014, 10:51 pm
#108
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I don't understand why they provide margarine that isn't actually vegan. If you read the ingredient list, it includes whey, which is a milk derivative.
Nov 17, 2014, 8:54 pm
#109
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Help!!! How I can get a special meal request for my sister
I need your help!! I'm trying to find a special meal request for my sister. She want a gluten free vegetarian. I'm trying to get on the entire AA.com, but it was not on it. Help!!!
Nov 17, 2014, 9:26 pm
#110
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But the Special Meals policy is on aa.com here. I searched aa.com for keywords Special Meals, and you can Google it to: American Airlines Special Meals will do the trick. That page shows which flights and classes of service offer SPML, what they are and how to request them.
On many flights SPML are not offered, the best way of making sure our dietary needs and preferences are met if the airline doesn't offer to is to take our own. They don't usually count against carry-on restrictions, but be careful of the liquids and gels TSA issues, of course.
Since AA and US haven't fully merged yet, I'll move this to the pre-merger forum for you.
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Last edited by JDiver; Nov 17, 2014 at 9:36 pm
Nov 18, 2014, 7:06 am
#111
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AA offers special meals only a select # of flights - so w/o specific flight information its hard to advise you. However, if the option for a special meal isn't showing up on aa.com, then I'm guessing she isn't on a flight that offers the special meal option.
Nov 18, 2014, 9:41 am
#113
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Definitely call, but I must recommend always supplying your own meal if you are not able/don't want to eat what may be normally catered. At a minimum, have a backup plan in case the catering gets screwed up. Remember, you are dealing with an airline.
Nov 18, 2014, 10:28 am
#114
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Seriously doubt a gluten-free *vegetarian* meal will be in the offing, at least for hot meals. Haven't yet had the gluten-free on AA but on UA it invariably included an animal protein, save for cold (continental) breakfast. Second the advice about the backup plan.
Nov 18, 2014, 10:42 am
#116
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AA offers, on those transcontinental and long haul international flights and classes where SPMLs are available, vegetarian or gluten-free. But the link in my post goes to the page on aa.com that explains all of that.
One problem with "just call" is that that may require a relay service or TTY/TDD number for that if one is speech or hearing impaired or deaf, not as convenient as reading first.
TDD (hearing & speech impaired) 1-800-543-1586
One problem with "just call" is that that may require a relay service or TTY/TDD number for that if one is speech or hearing impaired or deaf, not as convenient as reading first.
TDD (hearing & speech impaired) 1-800-543-1586
Last edited by JDiver; Nov 18, 2014 at 11:10 am
Nov 18, 2014, 8:28 pm
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Please see AA: SPML - Special / Vegetarian Meals / VGML (consolidated) for the current thread.
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