Air Transat offers special dietary meals to accommodate various medical, religious, and dietary requirements. Here’s your complete guide to available options and the ordering process.
For general meal pre-ordering and bistro service information, see our Air Transat pre order guide.
Quick Reference
| SPECIAL MEAL AVAILABILITY | ADVANCE NOTICE | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Transatlantic & Peru Routes: Full selection (13+ options) | 72 hours before departure | Complimentary |
| Other Routes: Limited options – contact airline | 72 hours before departure | Varies |
Special Meals Available
IATA Code: DBML
The DBML or Diabetic Meal should be ordered by those who suffer from diabetes (high sugar levels). It’s a low sugar meal that contains minimal salt, low-fat products, grilled white meat, high fibre fruits and vegetables, cereals and diabetic friendly products like sugar-free jam.
IATA Code: GFML
The GFML or Gluten-Free meal is designed for those who suffer from celiac disease or can’t tolerate gluten in their diet. Grains such as wheat, rye, oats, bran and barley are eliminated from these special meals as well as flours starches and semolina.
IATA Code: LFML
The LFML or Low Fat meal is a meal of limited fat and cholesterol suited to people who wish to follow a low-fat restricted diet.
IATA Code: LCML
The LCML or Low-Calorie meal is a meal of low levels of calories and suited to people who are on a low-calorie diet. Some airlines aim to have no more than 400 calories per meal, but this will vary from airline to airline.
IATA Code: LSML
The LSML or Low Salt meal is suited for people with high blood pressure, heart disease, fluid retention or kidney problems. No salt will be used during the preparation of food, and airlines try to avoid using food that contains added salt.
IATA Code: NLML
The NLNL or Non-Lactose meal is a lactose-free meal for people who are allergic or intolerant to milk and milk products, or those suffering from low lactose levels.
IATA Code: AVML
This Indian-style vegetarian meal features authentic spices, proper seasonings, and ingredients like paneer and basmati rice, making it worth pre-ordering. Here’s everything you need to know about getting the AVML on your next flight.
IATA Code: VLML
The VLML or vegetarian lacto ovo meal is a vegetarian special meal with the added addition of eggs and dairy.
IATA Code: VGML
The VGML or vegetarian meal is a meal option for passengers who wish to consume meals free of animal products. Vegans and vegetarians can order this option on their next flight, it is quite a standard meal option that is widely available for you to pre-order.
IATA Code: KSML
The KSML or Kosher Meal is a meal where the food is chosen, prepared and served in accordance with Jewish religious guidelines. The meals are packaged in double wrapping which allows the meals to be heated in the aircraft oven that is non-kosher.
IATA Code: HNML
The HNML or Hindu Non-Vegetarian is a meal for people who follow Hindu custom. Meals are non-vegetarian and cooked Indian style. It’s one of those special meals that confuses a lot of people, people assume because it’s called Hindu that it’s vegetarian but the N stands for non-vegetarian.
IATA Code: MOML
The MOML or Muslim is a meal that is prepared in accordance with the Islamic tradition and custom. No Haram (forbidden) products will be used in these meals including pork products, gelatin, alcohol, extracted flavouring from alcohol and non-halal prepared meats.
IATA Code: chml
The CHML, or Children’s Meal, is an airline meal code used to request food for young travellers, typically aged between 2 to 12 years.
How to Order
Manage My Booking
Access booking through the Air Transat website
Navigate to the meal selection section
Add or modify special meal request
Follow the same process as outlined in our general meal pre-ordering guide
Customer Service
Call the Air Transat reservation centre for complex dietary needs
Have booking reference and specific meal codes ready
Confirm special meal availability for your route
Important Requirements
Timing
Order special meals at least 72 hours before departure
Routes
Full selection available on transatlantic and Peru flights only
Cost
Complimentary on qualifying routes
Troubleshooting
Special Meal Not Available on My Route?
Confirm you’re on a transatlantic or Peru flight
Contact customer service for alternative arrangements on other routes
Consider bringing approved dietary items for shorter flights
Didn’t Receive a Special Meal on Onboard?
Inform cabin crew immediately upon boarding
Show booking confirmation with special meal code
Request an alternative from the standard meal service if available
Need to Change Special Meal Selection?
Modify through “Manage My Booking
