Big eater - can I request second meal?
Sep 23, 2014, 9:23 am
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Big eater - can I request second meal?
Im working out so I eat a lot and if I don't eat sufficiently it starts giving me a headache. Do you think it is possible to request an extra meal on economy class?
Also what is the best way to make the most of your dining experience? I want to eat as much as possible and don't mind staying up so I don't miss the snacks/juices/chocolates etc.
Thanks
Also what is the best way to make the most of your dining experience? I want to eat as much as possible and don't mind staying up so I don't miss the snacks/juices/chocolates etc.
Thanks
Sep 23, 2014, 9:39 am
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Assuming the food is complimentary, you will probably be limited to one meal. They rarely cater much more than the number of passengers... and I have seen them occasionally run out of food.
Now, if you have to buy the box/meal, then by all means buy what you want.
But I would suggest just bringing food on board with you.... just try not to bring "stinky" food...
Now, if you have to buy the box/meal, then by all means buy what you want.
But I would suggest just bringing food on board with you.... just try not to bring "stinky" food...
Sep 23, 2014, 10:08 am
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Im working out so I eat a lot and if I don't eat sufficiently it starts giving me a headache. Do you think it is possible to request an extra meal on economy class?
Also what is the best way to make the most of your dining experience? I want to eat as much as possible and don't mind staying up so I don't miss the snacks/juices/chocolates etc.
Thanks
Also what is the best way to make the most of your dining experience? I want to eat as much as possible and don't mind staying up so I don't miss the snacks/juices/chocolates etc.
Thanks
I'd also question your choice of words. "Dining experience"? In Coach?
Bring your own snacks.
Sep 23, 2014, 11:16 am
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You can always ask. Whether you will be accommodated is really the question. To be certain that you won't be hungry, pack a lunch.
Sep 23, 2014, 11:55 am
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I've asked for and received a second meal. I explain to the FA that I'd like to try it and if they have any left over at the end of the service I'd appreciate it. I'm usually successful, though I certainly don't do it every flight.
Sep 23, 2014, 11:55 am
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Protocol is one to a customer. The point of inflight dining is to keep you alive, not sate you to fullness. If you need more, bring more. (Of course, if this is a US domestic flight where you pay a la carte for food items, you can buy multiple items -- though it would be very rude to buy a whole armful, thus enduring that the back ten rows get nothing. If this is an international flight with free food, you get one tray per meal.)
Sep 23, 2014, 12:13 pm
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It can't hurt to ask, politely, for another meal if there's any left over after the whole cabin has been served. Anything that isn't eaten on the flight ends up in the trash anyhow.
That said, planes tend to be full and catering tends to be tight. You may hear "Sorry, there isn't any more." If you want to be certain of getting all the food you want, bring it with you.
That said, planes tend to be full and catering tends to be tight. You may hear "Sorry, there isn't any more." If you want to be certain of getting all the food you want, bring it with you.
Sep 23, 2014, 12:19 pm
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If I'm even halfway hungry I'll eat a meal at the airport terminal before boarding. Airport food is often not great, but it's almost always better than what's available aboard.
When there's no time to eat before boarding, or I'm not hungry (but anticipate I will be in an hour) I'll grab something to-go and eat it after I'm settled in my seat.
I agree with Paul56 that a headache is more likely caused by dehydration than undernourishment, unless you are literally starving yourself.
When there's no time to eat before boarding, or I'm not hungry (but anticipate I will be in an hour) I'll grab something to-go and eat it after I'm settled in my seat.
I agree with Paul56 that a headache is more likely caused by dehydration than undernourishment, unless you are literally starving yourself.
Sep 23, 2014, 12:32 pm
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I didn't even know that you can bring your on food onboard 
I thought this wasnt allowed?
What should I bring onboard? I have two 10+hrs flights with a stop over in LHR. If I buy something meaty I might have problem warming it up. If I buy something from subway not sure if it will be fresh/safe to eat?
Yes I start getting headache when I get hungry, I drink plenty of water so never thought too much about it always assumed its my stomach telling me to eat something. I was working out and was eating 6 meals a day and I have continued that habit since I might be addicted to food and have a fast metabolism to I dont gain weight.
I thought this wasnt allowed?What should I bring onboard? I have two 10+hrs flights with a stop over in LHR. If I buy something meaty I might have problem warming it up. If I buy something from subway not sure if it will be fresh/safe to eat?
Yes I start getting headache when I get hungry, I drink plenty of water so never thought too much about it always assumed its my stomach telling me to eat something. I was working out and was eating 6 meals a day and I have continued that habit since I might be addicted to food and have a fast metabolism to I dont gain weight.
