Economy Class
Korean Air offers complimentary meals and beverages across all travel classes, bringing a unique blend of Korean and Western cuisines to the skies.
Meals in Economy, Prestige, or First Class, are carefully curated that showcase the local and international cuisine.
Passengers will enjoy complimentary meals tailored to the flight duration.
Longer Routes: There are up to three meal choices for the first service and two options for the second meal if provided.
Shorter Routes: Complimentary meals or snacks are offered, but choices are unavailable.
A typical long-haul meal might include bibimbap, a signature Korean dish served with appetizers, salad, dessert, and Korean side dishes like kimchi.
Special Meals
Korean Air accommodates a wide range of dietary needs with its extensive special meal options.
These meals must be pre-ordered at least 24 hours before departure through the airlineโs customer service or the “Manage My Booking” feature on their website.
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: 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: 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: SFML
The SFML or Seafood meal is a meal option for passengers who wish to only eat seafood. These types of meals are becoming rarer on most airlines worldwide, it’s an expensive special meal to create and not always offered.
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: 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: 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: BLML
The BLML or Bland Meal should be ordered by those who suffer from stomach or intestinal problems. These special meals will normally contain foods that are easily digested, soft to eat and with limited spices.
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: 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: 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: AVML
The AVML Asian Vegetarian Meal is a vegetarian meal that normally includes spices and flavours from India. It will usually contain vegetables, fresh fruit, dried fruits, legumes, dairy products, tofu, cereal, grains and vegetarian gelatine.
IATA Code: VJML
The VJML or vegetarian Jain is a meal option for passengers who are part of the Jain community.
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: 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: 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.
BUSINESS CLASS
Passengers should expect meals that are of a similar standard to a high-class hotel.
The airline uses high-quality ingredients with dishes created by first-class chefs.
Options include selected Western, Chinese and Japanese options as well as Korean menus that are paired with quality wines.
Expect items such as Bibimbap, Korean-style Dongchimi noodles, fresh crab marinated in soy sauce, Kalbi-jjim (braised beef short-ribs), Bulgogi with rice.
Meals are paired with wines from as far as France, USA, Italy and Germany, and the airline also offers Perrier-Jouet champagne from France.
FAQs
What meals are offered in Economy Class on Korean Air?
Korean Air provides complimentary meals in Economy Class, with options varying based on flight duration and time of day.
Passengers can enjoy a selection of Korean and Western dishes. A typical meal might include bibimbap (a traditional Korean dish), accompanied by appetizers, salad, and dessert.
For shorter flights, a lighter meal or snack is provided.
Can passengers pre-order special meals on Korean Air flights?
Yes, Korean Air offers a range of special meals that can be pre-ordered to cater to various dietary needs and preferences.
These include vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, diabetic, kosher, and halal meals. Special meal requests should be made at least 24 hours before departure.
What beverages are available on Korean Air flights?
Korean Air offers a wide selection of beverages to all passengers.
Non-alcoholic options include water, soft drinks, fruit juices, tea, and coffee.
Alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits are also available, with a more extensive selection on long-haul and international flights.
How do passengers request special meals on Korean Air?
To request a special meal on Korean Air, passengers can contact the airline’s customer service or use the “Manage My Booking” feature on the Korean Air website.
It is recommended to make these requests at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure to ensure the airline can accommodate specific dietary needs.
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About Korean Air
- Founded: 1969
- Airline Alliance: SkyTeam
- Website: https://www.koreanair.com/