How to Order Gluten & Wheat Free Airline Meals

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The following guidelines help you to order and receive gluten-free meals while traveling by air. These suggestions may also assist you in choosing your airline carrier based upon your special dietary requirements.

1. If the carrier you are flying offers gluten-free meals, it is necessary to make airline personnel aware of your needs in advance
2. Airlines that offer gluten-free meals typically need advance notification anywhere between 24 to 96 hours to ensure that your special meal is ready at the time of your departure
3. Confirm your meal request directly with the airline or with your travel agent prior to your departure
4. Be sure to pack some snacks as a precautionary measure, just in case your flight is delayed, plans change or an error is made with your meal.
5. Long haul flights can be particularly difficult if you do not have anything to eat during your travels! For helpful hints on what you can bring, please visit the Snacks page.

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Gluten-Free Meal Availability by Global Airlines

Many global airlines cater to those who need gluten-free meals when traveling by air. The selection & quality of these meals significantly varies from airline to airline. The standard code used by the airline industry for a gluten-free meal is:

GFML (Gluten Free Meal)
Indicates no wheat, rye, barley or their derivatives
will be included with the meal

The following list outlines 50-plus international airline carriers with country of origin, their notification policy and whether a gluten-free meal (GFML) is offered to travelers. Availability of airline meals and notification policies change frequently. It is recommended that you use this information as a guide and contact your airline for the most up-to-date information.

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