Airlines Ancillary Services: Special Meals

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Airlines Ancillary Services - Special Meals

AVML (Hindu/Asian Vegetarian Meal): This meal caters to those following a Hindu or Asian vegetarian diet. It includes spicy vegetarian combinations with limited dairy products and excludes all meat.
BBML (Baby Meal): Designed for infants under 2 years old, this meal features pre-weaning and post-weaning options like pureed foods and soups.
BLML (Bland Meal): Aimed at passengers with digestive issues, this meal is easy to digest and excludes strongly flavored or deep-fried foods, black pepper, chili powder, and other potential gastric irritants.
CHML (Child Meal): This meal is tailored for children aged 2-5 years old. It includes soft and easy-to-chew options like sandwiches and fruits.
DBML (Diabetic Meal): Specifically designed for passengers with diabetes, this meal features low-fat meat and high-fiber ingredients.
FPML (Fruit Platter Meal): Offers a fruit-only option for passengers who prefer a meal without additives or preservatives.
GFML (Gluten-Free Meal): A gluten-free meal suitable for those avoiding gluten. It excludes wheat, rye, oats, barley, triticale, kamut, spelt, flour, starch, and semolina. However, it is not suitable for individuals with wheat flour allergies.
HNML (Hindu Meal): Prepared to adhere to Hindu dietary laws. This meal excludes beef, pork, and ingredients containing alcohol.
KSML (Kosher Meal): This option is blessed and sealed according to Jewish kosher laws and customs.
LCML (Low Calorie Meal): Contains less than 400 calories per meal, suitable for individuals following a diet of less than 1200 calories daily.
LFML (Low Fat Meal): This meal prioritizes low-fat and low-cholesterol options. It offers low-fat meat and high-fiber ingredients.
LSML (Low Salt Meal): Prepared with limited sodium content for those monitoring their sodium intake.
MOML (Muslim Meal): Meets the requirements of Islamic dietary regulations. Excludes pork products, gelatin, alcohol, alcohol-based flavoring extracts, and seafood without scales or fins.
NLML (Non-Lactose Meal): For individuals with lactose intolerance, this meal excludes all lactose ingredients, including dairy products. However, it is not suitable for those allergic to milk products.
RVML (Raw Vegetarian Meal): This meal is intended for strict vegetarians, so it includes no animal products.
VLML (Vegan Meal): This is a plant-based meal that includes no animal products, and it is suitable for individuals following a vegan lifestyle.