Get your choice of the day's standard entrees by asking the flight attendant to take your request when you board the plane. No more getting stuck with the rubber chicken when you prefer the polyester beef. When possible, book a flight that is the first domestic leg of an international flight. Meal service is markedly better. Consider ordering a special meal.
All major airlines offer a wide variety of special meals available to all passengers.
They usually require six to 24 hours advance notice. If you make your request well in advance of the flight, be sure to reconfirm 24-hours before departure. This chart lists the most widely available meal choices by airline. All choices may not be available on every meal flight. Many different vegetarian meal options are offered.