Economy Class


The airline provides complimentary meals on long-haul flights and short haul flights.

A tray of food on a plane.

Special Meals


A tray full of food and drinks on an airplane.

Special meals are available on all long haul flights.

Economy Class


Air France offers a variety of complimentary meal options.

On international flights, passengers can expect a full meal service, on short-haul flights, passengers receive a cookie and a range of beverages, while medium-haul flights include sandwiches.

What You Get

FLIGHT TYPE SERVICE INCLUDED DETAILS
International Flights Full meal service + second meal snack service Starter, choice of 2 hot meals, bread, cheese, pastry
International (longer flights) Full meal + Second meal snack service + self-service buffet Sweet and savoury treats, fresh products, mini-sandwiches, ice cream
Short-haul European Cookie + beverages Sweet cookie and range of beverages
Medium-haul (under 2.5 hours) Cookie + beverages During main meal times
Medium-haul (over 2.5 hours) Fresh sandwich + beverages During main meal times

Paris to/from Helsinki and Lisbon: Buy-on-board trial in progress. Meals NOT included on these routes.

French Quality Standards

Quality FeatureStandard
Meat, dairy, eggs100% French sourced on long-haul flights from Paris
FishSustainably farmed on long-haul flights from Paris
Cuisine styleFrench regional specialties and fresh ingredients

Special Meals

Flight Availability

Flight TypeSpecial Meals AvailableAdvance Notice
Long-haul (all cabins)All special meal types24+ hours before departure
Short/medium-haul BusinessAll special meal types24+ hours before departure
Short/medium-haul EconomyNot availableN/A

FAQs

How do I request a special meal on Air France?

To request a special meal on Air France, passengers can use the “Manage Your Reservations” feature on the Air France website or contact the airline’s customer service.

It is recommended to make these requests at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure to ensure proper accommodation of dietary needs.

Special meals can be selected during the booking process or added later by accessing the booking online.

What meals are offered in Economy Class on Air France?

Air France provides complimentary meals in Economy Class on all long-haul flights. The meal service typically includes a hot meal, with choices between meat and vegetarian options, along with a starter, cheese, dessert, and bread.

On shorter European flights, passengers receive a snack or light meal depending on the flight duration and time of day.

Air France aims to showcase French cuisine, often featuring regional specialties and fresh ingredients

Does Air France offer complimentary meals on short-haul flights?

Yes, Air France offers complimentary snacks or light meals on short-haul European flights.

However they are currently trialling a buy on board service concept to/from Paris to Helsinki/Lisbon.

Other flights include a selection of sweet or savory snacks, depending on the time and duration of the flight.

For flights longer than 2.5 hours, a more substantial light meal might be provided

Air France special meals are available on all long haul flights in in all cabins and

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