Whether out of animal sensitivities, health concerns or environmental convictions, more and more French people are choosing to go meatless. But what exactly is it about? If veganism consists of excluding from the diet all products of animal origin, such as meat, eggs, dairy products and honey, then veganism is a more complete way of life, which includes the refusal to consume a service or product (clothing, cosmetics, furniture). etc.) caused by animal exploitation. This demand is also increasing in the field of tourism. Even if the contraction of “vegetarians,” “vegans,” and “travelers,” the word chosen to designate these new tourists, would be a drop in the ocean of globetrotters realizing the need to rethink their habits. ” These offers actually reach more people. The vegan lifestyle also appeals to travelers who are concerned about reducing their impact on the environment, allergic customers or people with various intolerances, noted Johanna Bonhill-Smith last springLe FigaroTourism Specialist at GlobalData, a data analytics and consulting firm.
That’s great, but things get complicated when you have to feed in the sky. If it is possible to go without food during a domestic flight, traveling abroad, especially on a long journey, can quickly become a real ordeal. In 2016, a Swiss company was fined 400 euros by Indian courts for serving meat to a vegetarian passenger on a flight from Zurich to Bombay. Tray turning. So, first of all, to make sure everything goes well during your trip, remember to specify your food preference when booking your ticket. Here is what the airlines already offer.
Codes and options by class
For ten years, carriers have offered different meals to accommodate their passengers’ medical needs, religious restrictions or food preferences. Did you know that lunch trays are categorized by codes? It vegetarian food on board are denoted by VLML code. It vegan meals are denoted by VGML code. Some companies also offer lunch trays made exclusively from fruit, indicated by the code FPML. Air France tells us that if you follow a special diet; You can order a special meal (vegan, vegetarian, Indian vegetarian…) no later than 24 hours before the flight, except for the kosher meal, which must be ordered no later than 48 hours before departure.“. However, vegetarian meals are only available in Business Class on flights to Algeria, Amman, Athens, Bucharest, Casablanca, Yerevan, Istanbul, Kyiv, Marrakesh, Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Sofia, Stockholm, Tunis and Tel Aviv.
For plants, this rush is not without new challenges. To begin with, these products are expensive. Up to twice as much as real meat for meat alternatives. Even three times more for plant-based drinks and desserts. So, some companies introduce new rules. within the fight against food waste, Air France is rolling out the ability to pre-select its hot meal in its Business Class. Departing from Reunion, the vegetarian combo comes from island-born chef Joffran Daly. This service ensures that customer choice is available and allows for a fairer consumption on board.
Still limited customer segment
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By him, qatarairways:Named the world’s best airline in 2022, and for the seventh time in its history, it has launched a selection of vegan meals on board, available without pre-order. The pesto-glazed celery steak is yours, served on a bed of Mediterranean risotto and steamed seasonal vegetables. Soups, desserts and breakfasts, the company plans to develop a wider range of vegan options in 2023.
His neighbor in Dubai, Emirates, is investing more than $2 billion to improve the inflight experience for its customers, including a wide variety of vegan dishes such as fried oyster mushrooms, jackfruit biryani or sliced kohlrabi garnished with burnt orange. These meals can be pre-ordered at all cabins. Unique! However, beware of the pitfalls of the “vegan” label. So from Impossible Foods’ ‘burgers and meatballs’ to Black Sheep Foods’ ‘vegan lamb meatballs’, Delta Airlines introduced five new vegetarian meals for Delta One (Business Class) and First Class customers on select flights from 2,300 km. The first for an American company. However, these five dishes, including a hot plate of seasonal vegetables, contain dairy and are therefore not suitable for vegans… In recent years, Finnair: it was found that special dishes account for about 5% of all meals served on board from Helsinki. Most of these meals are vegetarian and/or lactose free. The company offers a pre-order vegetarian option that: travelers can opt for economy class on short-haul flights, but there is no option yet completely vegan “.
If this customer segment remains limited, Vietnam Airlines There are five onboard choices in addition to special meals that must be booked 24 hours prior to departure. Please note that these vegetarian/vegan standards are very different in Europe and Asia (especially Vietnam), but the company claims that “ the client in question is mostly adaptive. From France, our meals are prepared by Servaire“.
Singapore Airlines always offers a vegan meal, but you also have to pre-order it when you book your flight. The options vary but always include the main vegan food groups. So, chili peppers are served with rice, steamed vegetables, salad and fruits. Still in Asia EVA-Air it also does so on long-haul flights (until December 31) to Europe, Australia, the US and Canada. While vegetarian meals are served to all passengers in Business Cabin, they are also available to Premium and Economy passengers for less than €30 per tray.
Closer to home, cheaper EasyJet has added vegan options to its short-haul menu, including two main meals: a Mezze Snack Box and a Falafel & Hummus Wrap. Vegan entrees are also available, including MOMA Coconut and Chia Seed Porridge, as well as olives, BBQ-flavored corn and crispy peppers.
In flight, but also on the ground
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Though Cathay Pacific Offering vegan meals on board with the OmniPork vegetarian pork alternative (on select flights), Hong Kong Airlines has been serving veggie ‘burgers’ in its Business Pier lounge since 2018. at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, Air France Just recently, Ducasse Paris called upon the food service teams to develop new dishes. Passengers in the long-haul lounges located in Terminal 2E, K, L and M can now be tempted by the new ‘Burgal’, a 100% veggie alternative consisting of vegan brioche bread, vegetables and legumes, spicy mayo. (also vegan), pickles and eggplant caviar seasoning. In Terminal 2F’s short and medium-haul lounge, Air France is introducing new hot dishes, including a vegetarian offering, which will be updated with the lunch or dinner seasons.
Finally, as part of itcommitment to create a superior experience for its customers “, the British flag bearer British Airways introduced a new vegan menu including ‘burgers’. Available in First and Business Class lounges only. Economy passengers who are not farsighted will only have to carry duty-free dry goods in their cabin baggage. Something to regret not traveling with Lufthansa. In the spring, the airline partnered with Veganz, a German chain of vegan supermarkets, to serve up gummy bears… vegan, of course. Have a nice flight!
Source: Le Figaro
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