Special Meals

This meal is provided for children from two to 12 years of age and includes items that are generally appealing to children. The meals planned for Continental follow the Recommended Dietary Allowances for children.

Gluten Intolerant Meals do not contain wheat, barley, rye or oats.

Continental Asian vegetarian meals and Hindu vegetarian meals follow vegetarian guidelines by excluding meat and meat derivatives. These meals may include dairy products.

Special Note: Asian/Hindu vegetarian meals are offered as a standard choice on flights to and from Delhi and Mumbai, India; therefore, it is not necessary to place a special vegetarian meal request for those flights.

Jain Meals are prepared Indian style and according to Jain customs that prohibit the consumption of animal products and root vegetables.

Jain Meals are available only on flights to and from Mumbai, India.

Kosher meals are prepared by Kosher caterers under strict Rabbinical supervision and may also incorporate fresh fruit or sealed items such as individually packaged bagels that meet Kosher laws. Special Kosher for Passover meals are supplied during Passover.

All Kosher meals provided for flights departing the U.S., and flights departing Tel Aviv are "Glatt" Kosher.

These meals exclude all products derived from pigs, such as pork, ham and bacon and alcohol is not used for preparation. All meat products are prepared in accordance with the Halal method.

Vegan (Strict) Vegetarian Meals are available for those customers who exclude all foods derived from animals from their diets including meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, honey, eggs and dairy products.