Economy Class
Vietnam Airlines provides complimentary meals in all cabin classes.
Passengers are served fresh sandwiches on shorter flights of up to 1.5 hours.
Hot meals are provided for flights exceeding 1.5 hours, usually with a choice of two main dishes.
On long-haul flights to destinations such as Europe or Australia, passengers can expect at least two meal services and additional beverage offerings.
Flights across Asia typically include one meal service and a round of beverages.
For passengers with dietary restrictions, Vietnam Airlines offers a variety of special meals that can be pre-ordered.
Special Meals
Meals should be ordered at least 24 hours before departure and can only be ordered on flights that offer a meal service.
Kosher meals require at least 72 hours notice but may not be available on all flights.
The following special meals can be ordered:
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: 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: 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: 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.
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: 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: 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: 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: RVML
The RVML or raw vegetarian meal is a meal consisting of only raw fruits and vegetables.
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.
FAQs
Can I request special meals on Vietnam Airlines?
Yes, Vietnam Airlines allows passengers to request special meals to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences.
Options include vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal, and meals for specific medical conditions. These requests should be made at least 24 hours before the flight departure.
Are drinks complimentary on Vietnam Airlines flights?
Yes, Vietnam Airlines provides complimentary drinks on their flights. This includes a selection of soft drinks, juices, tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages such as wine and beer.
Is alcohol served on Vietnam Airlines flights?
Yes, Vietnam Airlines serves alcohol on their flights. Passengers can choose from a selection of wines, beers, and spirits. Alcoholic beverages are generally complimentary
How often are meals served on long-haul Vietnam Airlines flights?
On long-haul flights, Vietnam Airlines typically serves multiple meals, including a main meal after takeoff, a second meal before landing, and snacks in between.
About Vietnam Airlines
- Founded: 1956
- Airline Alliance: SkyTeam
- Website: https://www.vietnamairlines.com
