What You’ll Get
All meals and drinks are included in your ticket price – no extra charges for food or alcohol on long-haul BA flights.
While European flights charge extra for most food and drinks, international flights include everything.
Routes: All BA long-haul destinations including North America, Asia, Africa, South America, and Australia.
Typically flights over 6 hours from London.
Meal Service Breakdown
| Service | Timing | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Main Meal Service | Within 2 hours of takeoff | Choice of 2 main courses, starter or salad, bread, cheese, dessert, beverages |
| Short flights (under 8.5 hours) | Within 2 hours of landing | Light snack, pastries or sandwiches |
| Long flights (over 8.5 hours) | Within 2 hours of landing | Full second meal service |
| Throughout flight | Anytime | Unlimited tea, coffee, bar service, water, snacks on request |
Meal Type by Departure Time
| Departure Time | Meal Type | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|
| Before 09:30 | Breakfast | Hot breakfast options, coffee, juice, morning beverages |
| 09:30 to 11:59 | Brunch | Brunch-style meals, coffee service |
| 12:00 to 13:59 | Lunch | Full lunch service with wine or beer options |
| 14:00 to 16:59 | Afternoon Tea | Light meal service, tea, afternoon beverages |
| After 17:00 | Dinner | Full dinner service with wine, spirits, cocktails |
What to Expect on Your Flight
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Service style | Traditional airline service with meal trays |
| Alcohol Service | Full bar, wine, beer, spirits included throughout flight |
| Special meals | Available with 24 to 48 hours advance notice |