ECONOMY CLASS
El Al Airlines offers complimentary catering in Economy Class, crafted under the guidance of renowned Chef Assaf Granit. Dishes might include Persian Kohresh-e Ghormeh Sabzi stew, Moroccan Chraime fish, and desserts.
With a menu that celebrates the rich and diverse Israeli culinary heritage, passengers are treated to meals that tell the story of Israel’s cultural mosaic.
Flights to Europe (Excluding Paris/London/Moscow)
Sandwich Selection: Economy Class passengers can choose between two freshly made sandwiches, featuring ingredients from the Israeli market.
Long-Haul Flights (USA/Far East & Paris/London/Moscow)
Full Meal Service: Economy Class passengers are served a full, rich, and versatile meal. Expect at least two meal choices alongside starters and desserts.
Second Meal: On select extended flights, an additional meal is served before landing.
SPECIAL MEALS
All meals served on El Al are Kosher, and a certificate is provided. However, if you require a particular meal, you can request it from the airline.I
These meals must be ordered in advance, with different cut-off times depending on the departure day and destination.
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: 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: 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: chml
The CHML, or Children’s Meal, is an airline meal code used to request food for young travelers, typically aged between 2 to 12 years.
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.
Also available Mehadrin Kosher Meal: SKML
Order Deadlines
Flights from Tel Aviv (Monday to Friday)
Order no later than 12 hours before departure.
Flights to Tel Aviv (Monday to Friday)
Order no later than 24 hours before departure.
Flights from all destinations on Saturday evening
Order no later than 48 hours before departure.
Flights from Tel Aviv on Sundays
Order no later than 42 hours before departure.
Flights to Tel Aviv on Sundays
Order no later than 48 hours before departure.
Mehadrin Kosher meals from New York (JFK + EWR) on Saturday evening
Order no later than 36 hours before departure.
Mehadrin Kosher meals from Los Angeles:
From Sunday to Friday: Order no later than 24 hours before departure.
On Saturday evening: Order no later than 36 hours before departure.
