Food for a Maharajah now at your table. Talk about a nation that prides itself in having nature’s bounty, the earliest civilizations, a rich and varied cultural heritage, a glorious past… and you can expect the perpetuations of a great legacy. That’s India
Home to the Aryans, Moguls, Arabs, Persians, Portuguese, French and British, we are a veritable melting pot of the world’s finest philosophies, sciences, arts and skills. But more than one religion, our sculpture, our architecture, dance and music which weave a common fabric, it is our food, our refined sense of taste that defines us as a people.
Indian cuisine is an assortment of zealously guarded culinary skills that have descended down generations from a host of regions and communities. Yet, each is distinct in flavour, ranging from the sharpest to the subtlest.
Despite its unparallel dietary range, there’s something mystical and intrinsic about all Indian food: the reverence and thoughtfulness with which it is prepared.
The exotic blend of herbs and spices, and the intricate preparatory methods, are all intended to let the aromas and flavors sink into the fare and your senses. Not only does the food smell or look gorgeous, it fires your appetite until you and your taste buds succumb to temptation. And the seduction is total! Efforts to resist indulgence often prove futile. But you will feel no remorse because such sublime and experiences are a step closer to spirituality.
Air India lets you savour the very essence of India that has transcended boundaries to gain worldwide awe and recognition.
Come, embark on an epic culinary voyage and rediscover your inner self.
Timings For Passenger Meal On International Flights
| Breakfast | 0730 HRS TO 1000 HRS LT |
| Lunch | 1230 HRS TO 1500 HRS LT |
| Dinner | 1930 HRS TO 2200 HRS LT |
For flights departing at hours outside the above timings, an appropriate meal is uplifted, based on the scheduled time of departure of the flight.
Timings For Passenger Meal On Domestic Flights
| Breakfast | 0530 HRS TO 0930 HRS |
| Hi Tea | 0930 HRS TO 1130 HRS & 1500 HRS TO 1830 HRS |
| Lunch | 1200 HRS TO 1430 HRS |
| Dinner | 1830 HRS TO 2230 HRS |
| Supper | 2300 HRS ONWARDS |
No liquor service on Domestic flights.
No Hot Meal for Economy Class for flight duration 0-60 mins. & 61-90 mins. However the following meals are provided
| Flight Duration | Executive Class | Economy Class |
| Upto 60 mins. | Pre-plated Snacks with Tea/Coffee | Peanut packets OR Biscuits with tetrapack Juice; Tea/Coffee offered on request |
| 61 mins to 90 mins | Hot Meal | Snack box containing sandwich OR Hot Item with sweet + Tea/Coffee |
| Above 90 mins. | Hot Meals | Hot Meals |
Following is the list of Types of Meals Offered by Air India.
- Vegetarian Hindu Meal/Asian Vegetarian/Hindu Vegetarian
- Baby Meal/Infant Food (Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian)
- Bland Meal (Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian)
- Child Meal (Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian)
- Diabetic Meal (Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian)
- Fruit Platter Meal
- Gluten Intolerant Meal (Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian)Hindu Meal
- Kosher Meal
- Low Calorie Meal (Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian)
- Low Fat Meal (Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian)
- Low Salt Meal (Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian)
- Moslem Meal
- Low Lactose Meal (Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian)
- Vegetarian Raw Meal
- Seafood Meal – (only in first & executive classes)
- Special Meal –(needs to be specified)
- Vegan Meal – (vegetarian meal without dairy products)
- Jain Meal - (vegetarian meal without roots & tubers)
- Lacto-Ovo Meal (vegetarian meal with dairy products & eggs)
- Vegetarian Oriental Meal
Note
- All Special Meal (SPML) requests need to be made minimum 48 hours prior to departure, especially for economy class.
- Vegetarian or non vegetarian choice needs to be specified with all Special Meal (SPML) requests in all classes
Source- http://www.airindia.com/inflight-experience.htm