?? do airplanes have gluten free food

[Guest guest]

I was wondering if anyone here had flown on a long plane trip where a

meal was served and what you did. Did you bring your own food? Did

you call ahead and tell the airline about your restriction? In one

week I'm leaving for France and I'm not really sure what I should do

about food when I'm on my long flight. Any suggestions would be

helpful, thanks

~Amy

[Guest guest]

> I was wondering if anyone here had flown on a long plane trip where a

> meal was served and what you did. Did you bring your own food? Did

> you call ahead and tell the airline about your restriction? In one

> week I'm leaving for France and I'm not really sure what I should do

> about food when I'm on my long flight. Any suggestions would be

> helpful, thanks

>

What airline?

I know that some airlines do offer GF meals on transcontinental and

intercontinental flights where meals are served. I never order that

meal as I need vegetarian options and the GF meal often is not.

I also know that most of the food isn't labelled as to ingredients.

I ordered the hindu vegetarian meal on one flight, hoping I'd luck

out. It's a good thing I took my own food, since I couldn't eat any

of it (no labels, anaphylactic allergies). My husband ended up

eating my entree since *his* low-carb/diabetic entree had mushrooms.

(he's allergic)

In the future, I'll order the diabetic fruit plate and hope there's

no papaya.

I always take my own food in a small cooler bag. I take stuff like

pea salad, dips, veggies, etc. Avoid super garlicky dips--your

seatmate will thank you.

You need to call now and set your meal in place. Then verify at the

ticket counter AND at the gate. And then mention it to a flight

attendant when boarding.

ygg

[Guest guest]

My DD recently flew Lufthansa to Germany. We pre-ordered a gluten-

free meal but sent food along as a back-up (thai kitchen noodle bowls

work well - just need hot water). She thinks she got the wrong meal

on the way there. It had a little sticky tag on it that said GF, but

she thinks it was low sodium instead. She's pretty sure she got

glutened. On the way back though, she got a meal in a sealed

container that was imprinted GF, and she said it was really good. She

had it twice though - dinner and breakfast the next morning. (They

only have the dinner as GF, so served it twice.)

So, you can get GF meals, but I wouldn't count on it. Call your

airline.

Sue in Denver

>

> I was wondering if anyone here had flown on a long plane trip where

a

> meal was served and what you did. Did you bring your own food? Did

> you call ahead and tell the airline about your restriction? In one

> week I'm leaving for France and I'm not really sure what I should do

> about food when I'm on my long flight. Any suggestions would be

> helpful, thanks

>

> ~Amy

>

[Guest guest]

In my personal opinion, bring your own food. I used to travel quite a bit on business and even in first class, the meal I got had a GF tag on it; however, the meal was obviously not GF. It consisted of Rice Krispies (not GF) and a blueberry muffin. The muffin looked way too good to be GF. It was obviously wheat. I always brought my own food just in case and ate the fruit. Best of luck!

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> I was wondering if anyone here had flown on a long plane trip where a> meal was served and what you did. Did you bring your own food? Did> you call ahead and tell the airline about your restriction? In one> week I'm leaving for France and I'm not really sure what I should do> about food when I'm on my long flight. Any suggestions would be> helpful, thanks>What airline?I know that some airlines do offer GF meals on transcontinental and intercontinental flights where meals are served. I never order that meal as I need vegetarian options and the GF meal often is not.I also know that most of the food isn't labelled as to ingredients. I ordered the hindu vegetarian meal on one flight, hoping I'd luck out. It's a good thing I took my own food, since I couldn't eat any of it (no labels, anaphylactic allergies). My husband ended up ea

ting my entree since *his* low-carb/diabetic entree had mushrooms. (he's allergic)In the future, I'll order the diabetic fruit plate and hope there's no papaya. ;)I always take my own food in a small cooler bag. I take stuff like pea salad, dips, veggies, etc. Avoid super garlicky dips--your seatmate will thank you.You need to call now and set your meal in place. Then verify at the ticket counter AND at the gate. And then mention it to a flight attendant when boarding.ygg

[Guest guest]

I have often requested the gluten free menu item and have not had

too many problems. However, when I flew to Europe, I was brought a

gluten free meal and a NON GLUTEN FREE roll on the side. So beware

of sides. Sometimes the flight attendants get a little over excited

about " finishing off meals " ... either that or the food prep

assistants do. So be careful. I usually order the vegetarian meal,

and have my husband order the GF meal, and then combine them for

something edible. Then he begs the flight attendant for a regular

meal. It usually works out. If I'm alone, I fluctuate between the

two. But, some airlines have discontinued their GF meals. The only

way to know is to call them and try to order one... And I also

highly recommend the thai kitchen rice noodle bowls that only

require hot water for long flights. Other options are ener-g bars

(laras), cold cereal in a tupperware (ask for milk), purchased or

homemade vegetable sushi, vegetable spring rolls (to avoid the evils

that happen to meat or seafood over long unrefridgerated periods),

crackers, fruit (don't disembark with it), dried fruit, nuts...

chocolate and your favorite GF chip... prepared GF sandwiches

(careful of the mayo).. any cold, non mayo based salad- cold rice

salad, etc. You won't be sorry you brought it... and if you are, you

can always throw it away on plane.

>

> In my personal opinion, bring your own food. I used to travel

quite a bit on business and even in first class, the meal I got had

a GF tag on it; however, the meal was obviously not GF. It

consisted of Rice Krispies (not GF) and a blueberry muffin. The

muffin looked way too good to be GF. It was obviously wheat. I

always brought my own food just in case and ate the fruit. Best of

luck!

>

>

[Guest guest]

We flew Brittish Air, and they were quite accomodating for my evening meal and snacks (fresh fruit, cheese and gf crackers) however, when breakfast came, I was shocked to see a box of KELOGGS CORN FLAKES (with barley malt) on my tray. I sent back the corn flakes, explaining that they werent GF and the attendant was nice enough to bring me a second fruit cup and some rice cakes with marmalade. Also asked if I would like additional juice or milk.

My GF entree I also opted for vegetarian, just to be on the safe side. Im sorry I cant recall what it was, but was sort of a stir fry thingy on brown rice and very tasty. (This was the downward end of the move from hell... so everything is a blur)

BA has always done right by me on intercontinental flights, and are the only airline I completely trust to get my dog from point A to point B without stress.

Best!

Cassi

Gluten free in downtown Imatra!

'Okay, before I forget...um. I already forgot.'

[Guest guest]

When I flew a year ago, I was planning to purchase the fruit and cheese snack, than when they finally got around to serving me, they were out!! I was so mad, because there were no other selections that I could eat. (Most were sandwiches). SO, take your own food or request gluten-free snack/meal beforehand. Luckily, I had some ricecakes in my bag. Sonja __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

When I flew a year ago, I was planning to purchase the fruit and cheese snack, than when they finally got around to serving me, they were out!! I was so mad, because there were no other selections that I could eat. (Most were sandwiches). SO, take your own food or request gluten-free snack/meal beforehand. Luckily, I had some ricecakes in my bag. Sonja __________________________________________________