Kids Meals
On Air France long-haul flights, children aged 2 to 6 get a children’s meal automatically, children aged 7 to 11 get the adult meal unless you ask for the children’s one, and babies under 2 need a baby meal ordered up to 48 hours before departure. On flights from Paris, children’s and baby meals are made from 100% organic ingredients.
| Age | What’s served | Do you need to order? |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | Organic sweet and savoury baby food and biscuits | Yes, up to 48 hours before departure |
| 2 to 6 | A children’s meal: fun, pre-cut and balanced, such as juice, applesauce, salad, a hot dish and cheese | No, it’s booked automatically |
| 7 to 11 | The adult meal | Only if you’d like the children’s meal instead: request it at least 24 hours before departure |
Good To Know
| Good to know | Details |
|---|---|
| Meal codes | Baby meal is BBML (6 months to 2 years). Child meal is CHML (2 to 8 years) |
| Kids’ game kits | Served with the meal on long-haul flights. Air France suggests reserving them ahead |
| Bassinets | Available on long-haul flights for babies under 10 kg and 70 cm, subject to availability. Call Air France to check |
| Baby food and bottles | Bring enough for the whole journey, even if you’ve ordered a baby meal |
What Our Air France Kids Meals Looked Like
To see what children actually get, I pre-ordered kids’ meals on an Air France Economy flight from Paris to New York in November 2023, a 7 hour 50 minute flight. The lunch tray was generous and varied for a child: bread, juice, applesauce, a pastry, cheese and a small fresh side, with an organic chicken parmentier as the main, a bit like a French cottage pie. The kids’ breakfast was mostly organic too, although the hot dish was the same as the adults’ choice of eggs or an apple and red fruit crumble. For comparison, the adult Economy meal had one main service and a smaller one before landing, with a sweet treat, a yoghurt drink and a sandwich. Air France’s organic children’s meals on flights from Paris are something I’ve yet to see on another airline.
Extras For Kids & Babies
On long-haul flights, children get a kit with games and an activity book to go with their meal, and babies get a cuddly toy in a gift box, which includes soft socks in Premium and Business. Children are usually served before the adults, so you can help them eat first. Even with a baby meal ordered, Air France advises bringing enough bottles and food for your baby’s whole journey.
How To Order
Order in My Bookings on airfrance.com, choosing the child meal (CHML) or baby meal (BBML) for your child. The steps are the same as for any special meal, so follow our step-by-step guide to ordering a special meal on Air France.
FAQs
Do I need to order a child meal on Air France?
Not for children aged 2 to 6, who get one automatically. For children aged 7 to 11, request it at least 24 hours before departure, otherwise they get the adult meal.
What does Air France serve babies?
Organic sweet and savoury baby food and biscuits, which you need to order up to 48 hours before departure.
Are Air France kids’ meals organic?
Yes, on flights from Paris, children’s and baby meals are made from 100% organic ingredients.
Do kids get anything else on Air France?
On long-haul flights, children get a kit with games and an activity book, and babies get a cuddly toy in a gift box.