Booked on BA, but MH won't cater?
Mar 18, 2024, 2:14 am
#16
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At what point did I say it was the end of the world?
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Mar 18, 2024, 2:15 am
#17
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Unfortunately as noted above, it's not. If you were on a BA codeshare with AA domestic US you could find yourself on a 2-2.5 hour flight with a bag of crisps / popcorn / Oreos. BA don't promise catering on partner airlines
Mar 18, 2024, 2:18 am
#18
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Perhaps you could change this into a positive experience for you both by getting together a little surprise meal of favourite things for them and serving it yourself onboard ? It would be much better than any airline meal . You could even add a flower or two for that special touch
Mar 18, 2024, 2:31 am
#19
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I guess it hinges on this : if you have a dietary requirement set up on your BA profile, is it reasonable to expect that each and every codeshare operator that BA uses will accommodate it ?
Mar 18, 2024, 2:45 am
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Mar 18, 2024, 3:02 am
#22
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Strange coming from MH, is that because Vegan isn't considered 'Special' and is part of the main meal selections?
AirAsia is the other main option on that route, I do like their food options but everything else no so much
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AirAsia is the other main option on that route, I do like their food options but everything else no so much
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Mar 18, 2024, 4:11 am
#23
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I may have found the issue / answer .
I have upcoming flights on MH BKK TO KUL return ticketed by Royal Jordanian and as a code share in C.
I can’t select seats on line so I have just rung them .
Their system / policy is that if the tickets are issued as a code share you can’t select seats or meals in advance . Refreshingly worse IT than BAs!
I have upcoming flights on MH BKK TO KUL return ticketed by Royal Jordanian and as a code share in C.
I can’t select seats on line so I have just rung them .
Their system / policy is that if the tickets are issued as a code share you can’t select seats or meals in advance . Refreshingly worse IT than BAs!
Mar 18, 2024, 4:27 am
#24
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Very difficult to cater to everybody’s individual needs - i’d love it if I could have the food that I prefer every time I fly, but is very rarely the case. I just done a 14hr flight on SQ and didn’t really eat much because I didn’t like anything on the menu, unfortunate - but just one of those things. Certainly wasn’t the airlines fault.
Mar 18, 2024, 4:46 am
#25
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Flew SIN-KUL on MH a couple of weeks back. The food was abysmal. The service little better, although perfectly friendly. I would suggest - vegan or otherwise - pack a sandwich if you genuinely can’t survive the relatively short flight without food.
Mar 18, 2024, 5:14 am
#26
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Very good point, and of course, it's entirely reasonable that not every codeshare operator would accommodate the same preferences that BA does. But, with BA's continued investment in IT, maybe a nice future enhancement would be if someone has a preference that isn't accommodated on a codeshare, some messaging at time of booking to that effect would allow everyone to make an informed decision. I don't think the OP has grounds for complaint, but if they were so minded, they could offer this feedback to BA. Who knows, it might end up on a roadmap somewhere? Though I wouldn't hold my breath of it being a high priority item on the things that BA need to fix.
Mar 18, 2024, 5:36 am
#27
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Crikey. Fly that in domestic F in the US and often you get nothing more than a 'snack' (biscuits) or a small cold salad!
Mar 18, 2024, 5:38 am
#28
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Of course we campaign for greater awareness and more inclusive services, but when dealing with such things, accepting that in many scenarios, where reasonable, the onus is and will be on you to make the accommodations becomes a way of life.
I understand and sympathise with your disappointment, though I may not entirely agree with your framing of the matter.
Mar 18, 2024, 5:54 am
#29
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OP states Vegan 'requirement' versus 'preference'. I do not know what medical conditions require a vegan diet, but I do have a friend who has Celiac disease (the real one, not the once hip 'gluten intolerant'). Eating anything with gluten (including things like broths that are textured with gluten) results in violent pain and gastric issues. He takes no chances even going out to a restaurant usually bringing his own food to ensure his health. Perhaps OP should consider doing something similar given the requirement?
Also, given that veganism is very much a WEIRD country phenomenon (as in the psychological bias: Western, educated, industrialised, rich and democratic) be prepared for the possible limited availability of vegan meals while travelling as they may be limited businesses catering to Western tourists.
Also, given that veganism is very much a WEIRD country phenomenon (as in the psychological bias: Western, educated, industrialised, rich and democratic) be prepared for the possible limited availability of vegan meals while travelling as they may be limited businesses catering to Western tourists.
Mar 18, 2024, 6:54 am
#30
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It may depend on how strictly vegan the OP’s partner is, but much vegetarian food in that part of the world could be vegan by default. Just need to watch out for fish sauce etc.