Introduction
Air France serves free food and drinks on every flight, but how much you get depends on the route. On long-haul flights, Economy includes a full French-style meal with champagne, and Premium and Business step up from there. On short and medium-haul flights, Economy gets a snack or sandwich depending on flight length, while Business gets a complete meal tray.
Menu By Cabin
| Cabin | What you get | Drinks |
|---|---|---|
| Economy (long-haul) | Starter, a choice of two hot dishes (one vegetarian), bread, cheese and dessert, with snacks between meals and a snack or breakfast before landing | Wines, champagne, and hot and cold drinks |
| Premium (long-haul) | A French-style meal with a vegetarian option, rated Nutri-Score A or B on flights from Paris | Wines, champagne, and hot and cold drinks |
| Business (long-haul) | A choice of four hot dishes, with menus by partner French chefs on flights from Paris. You can preselect your hot meal before you fly | Wine and champagne list chosen by head sommelier Xavier Thuizat |
| Business (short and medium-haul) | A complete meal tray on every flight | Hot and cold drinks |
| Economy (short and medium-haul) | A snack or sandwich, depending on flight length (see below) | Hot and cold drinks |
Long Haul Economy
On long-haul flights, Economy starts with a starter, then a choice of two hot dishes, one of them vegetarian, with bread, cheese and dessert. Throughout the flight you can ask for hot and cold drinks, and depending on the time of your flight a box of sweet and savoury treats is handed out to enjoy when you like. On longer flights, cereal bars and mini-sandwiches are available too, and a snack or breakfast is served before landing. Wines are chosen by Air France’s head sommelier Xavier Thuizat, and champagne is served in every cabin, Economy included. On flights from Paris, meats, dairy and eggs are 100% French.
Short and Medium-Haul Economy
| Flight length | What you get in Economy |
|---|---|
| Under 2h15 | A sweet or savoury biscuit from a French brand, depending on the time of day |
| Over 2h15 | A sweet biscuit at breakfast, or a freshly made sandwich the rest of the day |
| Over 2h30 | A freshly made sandwich and a sweet biscuit |
| Over 3 hours, and flights to and from North Africa | A more generous selection of snacks |
| Flights to and from Athens, Heraklion, Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, Istanbul, Yerevan, Tromsø, Rovaniemi, Tenerife, Algiers, Casablanca, Marrakesh, Oran, Rabat, Tangier and Tunis | A meal box with three sandwiches (two vegetarian) and a pastry or sweet snack, plus a wider choice of drinks including juices, soft drinks, beer and wine |
Special Meals & Kids Meals
Air France offers special meals for medical, religious and dietary needs on all long-haul flights and on certain flights within Europe. Order at least 24 hours before departure, or 48 hours for a kosher meal. Apart from its allergen-free meal, Air France can’t guarantee any meal is free of allergen or peanut traces. On flights from Paris, children’s meals are made only from organic produce.
| Flight Type | Special Meals Available | Advance Notice Required |
|---|---|---|
| Long-haul (all cabins) | All special meal types available | 24+ hours before departure |
| Short/medium-haul Business | All special meal types available | 24+ hours before departure |
| Short/medium-haul Economy | Not available | N/A |
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FAQs
Is food free on Air France?
Yes. Long-haul flights include full meals in every cabin. On short and medium-haul flights, Economy gets a snack or sandwich depending on flight length, and Business gets a complete meal tray.
Does Air France serve champagne in Economy?
Yes. Champagne is served in every cabin on long-haul flights, Economy included, along with a wine list chosen by Air France’s head sommelier.
Can I choose my Air France meal in advance?
In long-haul business, you can preselect your hot meal before the flight.
What food do you get on short Air France flights?
In Economy, flights under 2h15 get a sweet or savoury biscuit, flights over 2h15 get a freshly made sandwich outside breakfast time, and flights over 2h30 get a sandwich and a sweet biscuit. Longer flights and some holiday routes get more snacks or a meal box. Business gets a complete meal tray on every flight.
Does Air France have vegetarian meals?
Yes. Every long-haul flight offers a hot vegetarian dish as one of the main choices, so you may not need to order a special meal.
How far in advance should I order a special meal on Air France?
At least 24 hours before departure, or 48 hours for a kosher meal.
Does Air France have halal meals?
Yes, you can request a halal meal, and all its animal products come from animals slaughtered according to Islamic rites. It contains no pork, pork by-products such as gelatin, or food and drinks prepared with alcohol. Request it at least 24 hours before departure. It’s available on all long-haul flights and on certain flights within Europe.
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About Air France
- Founded: 1933
- Airline Alliance: Skyteam
- Website: https://www.airfrance.com