Worst Vegetarian meal and crew behavior in Singapore Airlines business class
Jan 12, 2019, 6:26 am
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Worst Vegetarian meal and crew behavior in Singapore Airlines business class
Being a vegetarian I have been booking Indian Veg meal every time I fly SQ. But sadly I have to hungry as SQ has the worst Veg meal. Twice I have been served stale vegetables which were smelling and most of the times boiled vegetables with rice. I am into healthy food but I am not sick to be served such a meal. On complaining to the crew in business class one Mr Velu commented that this is what we serve if you don’t want to eat I will clear it. Feedback to SQ feedback/ compliant has gone unanswered and no one has bothered to reply.
The standard of SQ is really getting worse wether food / crew attitude / FF program. No worth wasting money on one of the most expensive airlines to fly.
The standard of SQ is really getting worse wether food / crew attitude / FF program. No worth wasting money on one of the most expensive airlines to fly.
Jan 12, 2019, 7:48 am
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Being a vegetarian I have been booking Indian Veg meal every time I fly SQ. But sadly I have to hungry as SQ has the worst Veg meal. Twice I have been served stale vegetables which were smelling and most of the times boiled vegetables with rice. I am into healthy food but I am not sick to be served such a meal. On complaining to the crew in business class one Mr Velu commented that this is what we serve if you don’t want to eat I will clear it. Feedback to SQ feedback/ compliant has gone unanswered and no one has bothered to reply.
The standard of SQ is really getting worse wether food / crew attitude / FF program. No worth wasting money on one of the most expensive airlines to fly.
The standard of SQ is really getting worse wether food / crew attitude / FF program. No worth wasting money on one of the most expensive airlines to fly.
Jan 12, 2019, 11:18 am
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Being a vegetarian I have been booking Indian Veg meal every time I fly SQ. But sadly I have to hungry as SQ has the worst Veg meal. Twice I have been served stale vegetables which were smelling and most of the times boiled vegetables with rice. I am into healthy food but I am not sick to be served such a meal. On complaining to the crew in business class one Mr Velu commented that this is what we serve if you don’t want to eat I will clear it. Feedback to SQ feedback/ compliant has gone unanswered and no one has bothered to reply.
The standard of SQ is really getting worse wether food / crew attitude / FF program. No worth wasting money on one of the most expensive airlines to fly.
The standard of SQ is really getting worse wether food / crew attitude / FF program. No worth wasting money on one of the most expensive airlines to fly.
You Can use the new facility to select your veg options from the menu if you fly J or F. If you fly Y, I’d suggest you select from the onboard menu rather than selecting veg meal option while booking ticket.
Jan 12, 2019, 2:00 pm
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Being a vegetarian I have been booking Indian Veg meal every time I fly SQ. But sadly I have to hungry as SQ has the worst Veg meal. Twice I have been served stale vegetables which were smelling and most of the times boiled vegetables with rice. I am into healthy food but I am not sick to be served such a meal. On complaining to the crew in business class one Mr Velu commented that this is what we serve if you don’t want to eat I will clear it. Feedback to SQ feedback/ compliant has gone unanswered and no one has bothered to reply.
The standard of SQ is really getting worse wether food / crew attitude / FF program. No worth wasting money on one of the most expensive airlines to fly.
The standard of SQ is really getting worse wether food / crew attitude / FF program. No worth wasting money on one of the most expensive airlines to fly.
Jan 12, 2019, 2:25 pm
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Being a vegetarian I have been booking Indian Veg meal every time I fly SQ. But sadly I have to hungry as SQ has the worst Veg meal. Twice I have been served stale vegetables which were smelling and most of the times boiled vegetables with rice. I am into healthy food but I am not sick to be served such a meal. On complaining to the crew in business class one Mr Velu commented that this is what we serve if you don’t want to eat I will clear it. Feedback to SQ feedback/ compliant has gone unanswered and no one has bothered to reply.
The standard of SQ is really getting worse wether food / crew attitude / FF program. No worth wasting money on one of the most expensive airlines to fly.
The standard of SQ is really getting worse wether food / crew attitude / FF program. No worth wasting money on one of the most expensive airlines to fly.
have to be...
Last edited by flyalways; Jan 12, 2019 at 4:14 pm
Jan 12, 2019, 5:00 pm
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Jan 12, 2019, 5:12 pm
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I'd start with Singapore Airlines' website, which describes the AVML as "Vegetarian Indian Meal (AVML)" as do most airlines in the continent. The idea of an "Asian vegetarian meal" is a hilariously western concept.
as Veg food that could be spicy but Indian is not mentioned. AVML on most Indian routes on all
airlines is Indian style but is not guaranteed on non-India routes is my observation....
Jan 12, 2019, 5:20 pm
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I stand corrected then but I think this is an exception since most of the airlines have AVML described
as Veg food that could be spicy but Indian is not mentioned. AVML on most Indian routes on all
airlines is Indian style but is not guaranteed on non-India routes is my observation....
as Veg food that could be spicy but Indian is not mentioned. AVML on most Indian routes on all
airlines is Indian style but is not guaranteed on non-India routes is my observation....
OP, did you perhaps order a Jain meal?
Edit: Though funnily enough AI and 9W offer a special meal that they call an "Asian Vegetarian Meal (AVML)." I'd shudder to think about what's in it that they can't offer as a regular veg option.
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Jan 12, 2019, 5:35 pm
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What airlines are you referring to? AVML refers to the Indian (or sometimes Hindu) Veg meal on SQ, TG, CX, KE, BR and other airlines actually in Asia. VOML is the "oriental" meal.
OP, did you perhaps order a Jain meal?
Edit: Though funnily enough AI and 9W offer a special meal that they call an "Asian Vegetarian Meal (AVML)." I'd shudder to think about what's in it that they can't offer as a regular veg option.
OP, did you perhaps order a Jain meal?
Edit: Though funnily enough AI and 9W offer a special meal that they call an "Asian Vegetarian Meal (AVML)." I'd shudder to think about what's in it that they can't offer as a regular veg option.
of Indian food...
https://www.ana.co.jp/en/us/internat...flight/spmeal/
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...-allergies.jsp
Last edited by flyalways; Jan 12, 2019 at 5:44 pm
Jan 12, 2019, 7:23 pm
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I know he's had 1 post but I've had the same exact experience. Rice with boiled vegetables, no curry in Business Class. Horrible meal. And was met with a similar attitude. And Singapore Airlines did not respond. So can relate.
Jan 13, 2019, 3:33 am
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I dont assume that the airline meal is going to be something I will eat, so I eat before,
If the meal , mostly pasta (being vegetarian myself) I may nibble, just out of being bored.
BA both to and from India has some very tasty Indian options...(actually look forward to see what they have each time I fly)
If the meal , mostly pasta (being vegetarian myself) I may nibble, just out of being bored.
BA both to and from India has some very tasty Indian options...(actually look forward to see what they have each time I fly)