Special Meals
Oman Air offers 17 special meal options to accommodate different dietary, religious, and medical needs.
All regular meals are already Halal-certified, so no need to request.
Booking Requirements
| BOOKING METHOD | CONTACT DETAILS | DEADLINE | AVAILABILITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Website | omanair.com – Manage Booking | 24 hours minimum | After booking |
| Customer Service | Oman Air contact center | 24 hours minimum | Phone booking assistance |
| Travel Agent | Through booking agent | 24 hours minimum | If booked via agent |
| Route Availability | Most routes covered | Check when booking | Some meals may not be available on all routes |
Special Meals List
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: BLML
The BLML (Bland Meal) is your safest option when you need gentle, easily digestible food during flight. This specialised meal focuses on simple, stomach friendly ingredients that won’t trigger digestive problems at 35,000 feet.
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: 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: 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: 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: VJML
The VJML or vegetarian Jain is a meal option for passengers who are part of the Jain community.
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: VLML
The VLML or vegetarian lacto ovo meal is a vegetarian special meal with the added addition of eggs and dairy.
IATA Code: VOML
The VOML or vegetarian oriental meal is a vegetarian special meal for passengers who prefer an oriental style meal. It won’t contain any animal products, animal-derived ingredients, eggs, or dairy products.
IATA Code: RVML
The RVML or raw vegetarian meal is a meal consisting of only raw fruits and vegetables.
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.
IATA Code: BBML
The BBML or Baby Meal can be ordered for infants under 2 years of age (depending on the airline, some airlines will only supply the BBML to an infant up to 10 months only) and will normally consist of pre-packaged baby meal products.
IATA Code: FPML
The FPML or Fruit Platter meal may be ordered by people who are fasting, or perhaps vegan/gluten-free options are not available and this special meal fits the requirement. Generally, the FPML will contain fresh seasonal fruit only, and it may contain dried fruit without sulphites.
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.
Halal Certification
All Regular Meals Are Already Halal: Unlike other airlines, every standard meal on Oman Air is Halal-certified, so Muslim passengers don’t need to request a Halal meal unless they prefer a specific preparation.
Universal Standard: All ingredients, preparation methods, and kitchen standards follow Islamic dietary laws across the entire meal service.
Restrictions
Route Limitations: Certain special meals may not be available on all routes due to catering constraints or flight duration limitations.
Domestic vs International: All special meals are generally available on international flights. Domestic routes may have limited options.
Catering Partners: Availability depends on catering facilities at departure airports and route-specific supply chains.
Bottom Line
Oman Air offers 17 comprehensive special meal options, with 24-hour booking required.
The unique advantage is that all regular meals are already Halal-certified, eliminating the need for Muslim passengers to request special Halal meals.
Some special meals may not be available on all routes.
Please confirm availability when booking through their website, customer service, or a travel agent.
FAQs
Do I need to request a Halal meal on Oman Air?
No. All regular meals served on Oman Air are automatically certified as Halal. You only need to request MOML if you prefer a specifically designed Halal meal preparation.
What’s the booking deadline for special meals?
24 hours minimum before departure. Please note that there are no exceptions for late bookings. We recommend planning when making reservations.
Are special meals available on all Oman Air routes?
Most special meals are available on most routes, but some may not be available on all flights due to catering limitations. Check availability when booking.
Can I modify my special meal request after booking?
Yes, you can make changes through Manage Booking on omanair.com or by contacting customer service. However, please note that changes must be made at least 24 hours before departure.
Are there any charges for special meals?
No, all special meals are complimentary, just like regular meal service across all cabin classes.
