Special meals on Air New Zealand flights
A range of special meals are available on our long haul international services. On Australian and Pacific Island flights we offer a non-dairy vegetarian, gluten intolerant, and children's meals when the fare purchased includes a meal.
Our special meals are available to anyone with an Air New Zealand international ticket, except Seat or Seat + Bag fares and on our NZ7000 series flights operated by Virgin Australia.
Ordering a special meal to suit your dietary requirement
To ensure availability of your preference, special meals must be ordered at least 24 hours before your flight is due to depart. If booking online, you can request a special meal at the same time you enter passenger details in the booking process. If you are already booked, please contact Air New Zealand with your booking reference to arrange a special meal.
If you are on a connecting flight with another airline and you need a special meal, please contact that airline directly to organise your food on board.
View sample menus of the fresh, innovative cuisine we offer on board Air New Zealand flights as part of our regular inflight service.
GFML
For gluten intolerant but not gluten allergic or dairy intolerant customers
Yes
Yes
Yes
VGML
For vegans or pure vegetarians, strict vegetarian foods with no dairy or egg products
Yes
Yes
Yes
DBML
Low sugar, no added sugar
Yes
Yes
Available for Premium Economy, and Economy fares to/from Bali, Honolulu, Perth, Ho Chi Minh City and Papeete
BBML
Pureed packaged prorpietary brand infant food - recommended for parents to carry preferred food also
Yes
Yes
No
CHML
For children, not infants, who can eat solid foods and are travelling on purchased fares
Yes
Yes
Yes
LFML
For customers wishing to follow a fat restricted diet
Yes
Yes
No
FPML
A fruit only option
Yes
Yes
No
VLML
Vegetarian meal that may contain egg and/or dairy products
Yes
Yes
No
AVML
Spicy Indian style with limited use of dairy products
Yes
Yes
No
VOML
Prepared Chinese style
Yes
Yes
No
VJML
Prepared Indian style according to Jain customs
Yes
Yes
No
HNML
Food prepared according to Hindu customs and respecting Hindu dietary practices and beliefs
Yes
Yes
No
KSML
Foods chosen, prepared and served in accordance with Jewish dietary laws and customs; not guaranteed on flights from Apia, Nadi, Papeete, Rarotonga or Tonga; not guaranteed on flights if requested within 4 days of travel
Yes, though not guaranteed on flights from Apia, Nadi, Papeete, Rarotonga, or Tonga; also not guaranteed on flights if requested within 4 days of travel
Yes
No
MOML
Foods chosen, prepared and served in accordance with Muslim dietary laws and customs; will not contain pork or pork products, gelatine, alcohol, shellfish or any other animal by-products; no Haram (forbidden) products will be used; meat other than pork may be included
Available on flights from Auckland, Christchurch, Sydney, Perth, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Narita, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Buenos Aires, and Vancouver
Available on flights from Auckland, Christchurch, Sydney, Perth, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Narita, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Buenos Aires, and Vancouver
No
Self-catering
If you can't find a suitable meal from the options we offer, you're welcome to bring your own food. Please ensure it doesn't require heating or refrigeration. Also remember to plan your meal around the security screening restrictions on liquids, pastes and gels.
Peanut, nut and other food allergies
We do not use peanuts, peanut products or derivatives of peanuts in our meals. However we cannot exclude trace elements of peanuts from the aircraft, as Air New Zealand's in-flight meals are prepared at over 20 kitchens globally.
Other nuts are used in our meals and served as a pre-dinner snack in Business class. Peanut snacks aren't served in any class. Unfortunately we cannot alter meals or snacks or remove them from flights.
As we cannot control what is brought on board or left behind by other passengers, we are unable to provide an allergen-free environment.
Allergy medication
If you have allergy concerns, we recommend you travel with prescribed medication and, if necessary, someone to help you take it in an emergency. Read about Air New Zealand's position on food allergies. Our cabin crew are not allowed to administer medication, however our international services carry a comprehensive physician's kit for use by any doctor on board. Further information around medical conditions and clearance to travel can be found on our Medical conditions page.