Meals for religious needs

** MOML on Etihad flights need not be specially requested as all meals are suitable for Muslims.

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Meals for medical/dietary needs
Meals prescribed by doctors for Medical/Dietary reasons can be requested as special meals. 

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Meals for children and babies

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Special occasions

Champagne
If you have a reason to celebrate on board an Etihad flight (birthdays, honeymoon, anniversaries etc) a bottle of champagne can be made available for the occasion.

Cakes
Celebration cakes for birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions can be ordered at the time of making a reservation.

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Description of meals

MOML - MUSLIM MEAL
Contains meats (halal only), seafood and vegetables. The meal is prepared according to the strictest Islamic methods, with no pork or alcohol. All meals on Etihad flights are suitable for Muslim guests. However, please reserve a MOML if there is an interline sector involved in the itinerary.

AVML - ASIAN VEGETARIAN MEAL
Contains all types of vegetable, fresh fruit and milk products, and is generally prepared according to subcontinent taste i.e. mildly spicy to spicy. Usually ordered by people from the subcontinent. Does not contain any type of meat, fish or eggs, and is not a Hindu meal.

HNML - HINDU MEAL (NON VEG)
Contains meat (lamb or chicken), fish, eggs and dairy products, and is prepared according to subcontinent taste i.e. mildly spicy to spicy. Usually ordered by members of the Hindu community. Does not contain any beef or pork.

VGML - VEGETARIAN MEAL
Contains all types of vegetables and fresh fruit. Usually (Vegan) ordered by any person who is vegetarian. Does not contain any meat, fish or animal by-products e.g. animal fat in biscuits etc.

VLML - LACTO-OVO VEGETARIAN MEAL
VLMLs will be served to people who do not eat meat, but who do eat dairy products (lacto) and eggs (ovo). VLMLs do not contain any meat or meat products of any type, or any fish, poultry or products with lard or gelatine.

DBML - DIABETIC MEAL
Contain low fat milk, butter, plain yoghurt, lean meats, boiled or pureed potatoes, vegetables and fresh fruit. Ordered by people suffering from diabetes (low insulin levels), DBMLs do not contain any kind of sugar. Only certain permitted sugar substitutes are used.

GFML - GLUTEN FREE MEAL
Gluten Free Meals are available for guests who need to limit their intake of gluten (or gliadin, a protein fraction of gluten), a substance found in wheat, barley, rye and oats. Gluten-intolerant guests usually suffer from a condition known as Coeliac disease. This condition is caused when the lining of the intestine is damaged by gluten and the body will not absorb food properly. Many packaged and convenience foods contain modified food starches that contain gluten and should be avoided. Therefore, there is no guarantee that meals will be absolutely gluten-free. A rice cracker can be served instead of bread.

Items which are usually allowed on a gluten-free diet are: meat, poultry, fresh fish, rice, fresh fruits and vegetables, corn, salt and pepper, herbs and spices, potatoes, aged cheese, eggs, dairy products, sugars and preserves, margarine, tapioca, vegetable oils, yoghurt, chocolate, and dried beans and peas.
Items which are usually prohibited on a gluten free diet include: wheat and wheat flour, barley, oats and rye, sauces, bread, cakes and biscuits, pastry, soups, sausages and sausage meats, pasta, gravy mixes and stock cubes.

HFML - HIGH FIBRE MEAL
Contains whole meal products, fruit, pulses, vegetables or nuts. Ordered by people who desire a meal high in roughage (fibre). Does not contain any starch products.

LCML - LOW CALORIE MEAL
Contains food with plenty of roughage and with less fats and carbohydrates. Ordered by people on restricted or low calorie diets. Does not contain sugar, cream, sauces, mayonnaise or fatty meats.

LFML - LOW FAT / LOW CHOLESTEROL MEAL
Contains food such as margarine, cottage cheese, egg white, boiled rice, potatoes, lean meats, fish, wholegrain bread, cereals and fresh fruit. Ordered by people who need to reduce their fat intake. Does not contain milk, cream, fat, cheese, egg yolk or fatty meats.

LPML - LOW PROTEIN MEAL
Contains foods such as vegetables, corn, fruit, cream and butter. Usually ordered by people suffering from liver or kidney disorders. Does not contain salty foods, meats, seafood, cheese or pasta.

PRML - LOW PURINE MEAL
Contains food such as fruit, vegetables, wheat bread, croissants and skimmed milk. Does not contain whole milk or yeast.

LSML - LOW SODIUM MEAL
Contains salt-free foods and butter or margarine. Ordered by people who suffer from high blood pressure. Does not contain salty cheese, sauces, dressings, canned foods, or cured and brine meats.

NLML - NON LACTOSE MEAL
Contains food such as salads, roughage, pasta, rice, fish or meat. Ordered by people who are allergic or intolerant to milk or milk products, or people who have low lactose levels in their bodies. Does not contain milk and milk products, sauces, soft rolls, croissants or chocolate.

BLML - BLAND MEAL
Contains mostly soft food that is easily digestible and without spice. Foods recommended are mashed potatoes, spinach, soft boiled eggs, boiled meats, toast and dairy products. Does not contain baked, fried or spicy foods, onion or garlic.

FPML - FRUIT PLATTER
Contains seasonal fresh fruits. Ordered by people for dietary reasons or while fasting.

ORML - ORIENTAL MEAL
Contains food such as seafood or chicken prepared Chinese or oriental style.

RVML - RAW VEGETABLE MEAL
Contains mainly raw vegetables and salads.

SFML - SEAFOOD MEAL
Contains food which includes all types of fish or shellfish. Ordered by people who prefer seafood. Does not contain meat products.

CHML - CHILD MEAL (NON - VEG)
Contains food desired by children, such as burgers, fish fingers, chicken nuggets, french fries, crisps, pizza and chocolate. Ordered for children between the ages of two and twelve. Does not have any restrictions.

CHML - CHILD MEAL (VEG)
Contains vegetarian food desired by children, such as vegetarian burgers, vegetable patties, vegetable nuggets and pizza. Ordered for children between the ages of two and twelve.

BBML - BABY MEAL
Proprietary brands of baby meals are available on board Etihad Airways flights. Parents are advised to carry baby foods familiar to and preferred by their babies. Milk or baby meals can be heated on board.

KSML - KOSHER MEAL
Kosher is a Biblical directive specifying laws permitting certain food items and ways of preparing them. Kosher Meals can contain meat from animals that have split hooves and chew the cud, or species of fish that have both fins and scales. It also can contain all types of fruit and vegetables, expect ones which are prone to infestation.
The Kosher Meal is certified in the kosher kitchen and double sealed after packing. Double sealing ensures that when a kosher meal is reheated alongside a non-kosher meal in an aircraft oven, the vapors and the odours do not penetrate into kosher meals during the heating process.

SPML - JAIN MEAL
Contains non-root vegetables only. The meal is prepared Asian style and is usually ordered by a section of the Indian community who are strict vegetarians. Does not contain any root vegetables, such as onions, ginger, garlic, potatoes and carrots, or animals/animal by-products.

SPML - PEANUT ALLERGY MEAL
Ordered by people who have an allergic reaction to peanuts or their by-products. Does not contain peanuts or peanut by-products. We cannot give an absolute guarantee to have a peanut-free environment on board our aircraft and we are not able to change the cabin environment at the request of an individual passenger.

SPML - NUT FREE MEAL
Ordered by people have an allergic reaction to nuts or their by-products. Does not contain nuts or any nut by-products. We cannot give an absolute guarantee to have a nut-free environment on board our aircraft and we are not able to change the cabin environment at the request of an individual passenger.

SPML - ICE CREAM (for MEDICAL reasons only)
Ordered by guests who have TONSILLITIS.

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