If you’re flying economy on your next flight, get ahead and plan your in-flight meals before you’re even at the airport.
With our Economy Class guide to eating in the air, you’ll be able to find out which airlines include complimentary food on flights and those where you’ll be able to purchase snacks and drinks once onboard.
From long-haul to short-haul, we’ve got you covered with all the essential information you need to make sure you don’t got hungry as you traverse the globe.
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| Aer Lingus | American Airlines
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In-flight meals available: Yes
Details: Meals and snacks available to purchase onboard.
Cost: Within Europe Economy – breakfast from €10 (£8.67), sandwiches from €5 (£4.33) and snacks also available. Transatlantic flights include complimentary meals.
Menus: Check out the menus here.
In-flight meals available: Yes.
Details: Meals available and snacks available to purchase onboard.
Cost: Transatlantic flights include complimentary meals, with a charge for those on US domestic services.
Menus: No menu available – more information can be found here.
In-flight meals available: Yes.
Details: Meals and snacks available to purchase onboard.
Cost: Short haul economy flights – Sandwiches under £5.
Long haul economy flights – Complimentary food, varies on flight length – includes hot and cold drinks. Meals can also be
ordered in advance.
Menus: Short-haul economy menu
Long-haul economy pre-order menu
In-flight meals available: Yes.
Details: Snacks and sandwiches available to purchase onboard.
Cost: Sandwiches are £4.50 and a meal deal is available from £7.
Menus: Check out the menu you here.
In-flight meals available: Yes.
Details: Meals and drinks are provided in-flight.
Cost: Meals and drinks are complimentary.
Menus: See your in-flight menu here.
In-flight meals available: Yes.
Details: Sandwiches and snacks are available to purchase onboard.
Cost: Sandwiches start from £4.
Menus: Check out the menu here
In-flight meals available: Yes.
Details: Pre-ordered meals available, along with sandwich and snack menu onboard.
Cost: Pre-order meals start from £7.50. Onboard sandwiches start at £3.95.
Menus: Check out the inflight menu here.
Check out the pre-order menu here.
In-flight meals available: Yes
Details: Meals are available for pre-order. Snacks and drinks on offer.
Cost: Drinks are complimentary (once an hour) and complimentary snacks range depending on flight length.
Menus: Check out the menu here.
In-flight meals available: Yes
Details: Meals, snacks and drinks are available onboard and vary with flight length and time.
Cost: Meals, snacks and drinks are complimentary. On long-haul flights it always includes a cocktail service, 3-course menu and a second meal.
Menus: Check out the economy long-haul menu here.
Check out the economy short and medium-haul menu here.
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Airline: Norwegian Air Shuttle
In-flight meals available: Yes
Details: Snacks and drinks are available to purchase onboard. On long-haul flights a 3-course meal can be pre-ordered online.
Cost: Prices unavailable.
Menus: No menu available.
In-flight meals available: Yes.
Details: Sandwiches and snacks are available to purchase onboard.
Cost: A meal deal starts from €10 (£8.70).
Menus: You can find the latest menu here.
In-flight meals available: Yes.
Details: Meals are available for pre-order.
Cost:
| Type of meal | Short-haul | Medium-haul | Long-haul |
| Adult inflight meals | £6.50 | £9.00 | £11 |
| Child inflight meals | £3.25 | £4.50 | £5.50 |
Menus: Check out the menus here.
In-flight meals available: Yes.
Details: Food is available to purchase onboard. On long-haul flights a meal and snack in included in the price of your flight.
Cost: For in-flight purchases, sandwiches start at £3.50. On long-haul flights, meals and snacks are complimentary.
Menus: Check out the menus here.
In-flight meals available: Yes
Details: Complimentary meals, snacks and drinks may be included on your flight depending on length and destination. See the route meal
variations here.
Sandwiches and snacks are also available to purchase.
Cost: Sandwiches start from $8.99 (£7.33).
Menus: Check out the in-flight menu here
In-flight meals available: Yes
Details: A 3-course meal, second meal and refreshments are available.
Cost: Meals and refreshments are complimentary.
Menus: You can check out a sample menu here
In-flight meals available: Yes
Details: Sandwiches and snacks can be purchased onboard.
Cost: Sandwiches start from €4 (£3.50)