Special Meal Services

Please request your special meal at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure to ensure availability.

Special meals listed below can be selected within our online booking flow, can be reserved through our Call Center agents at 1626 / +856 21 212051 or even at our branch office(s). Upon amending any part of your travel itinerary, please be reminded to reconfirm your special meal request, if any.

Meal Type Code Description
Vegetarian Jain Meal VJML Vegetarian food prepared in Indian style, based on Jain customs.
Vegetarian Oriental Meal VOML Vegetarian food prepared in Chinese style or Oriental-style.
Asian Vegetarian Hindu/Indian Meal AVML Spicy vegetarian combinations, with limited use of dairy products. It does NOT contain any type of meat, fish or eggs.
Infant / Baby Food BBML A standard range of proprietary brands of baby meals are available on Lao Airlines flights. We do, however, advise parents to carry food familiar to and preferred by their babies.
Bland Meal BLML Food/beverages that cause gastric discomfort omitted. Low fat food items with low dietary fibre/residue.
Fruit Platter Meal FPML Prepared with fruit.
Gluten Free Meal GFML No gluten of any source exists in food items.
Low Fat Meal LFML With increased complex carbohydrates, high fibre, and low fat, the meal is served with lean meat, low fat dairy products, fresh fruit and vegetables and high fibre wholegrain bread. It does NOT contain milk, fat, cheese, egg yolks, or fatty meat.
Low Salt Meal LSML Prepared without ingredients high in salt, minimum sodium contents.
Non Lactose Meal NLML This meal may be ordered for those who are allergic or intolerant to milk and milk products, or those suffering from low lactose levels.
Raw Vegetarian Meal RVML This meal consists exclusively of raw fruit and vegetables.
Vegetarian Lacto-Ovo Meal VLML This is a Vegetarian Meal that may also contains eggs and dairy products.
Kosher Meal KSML Prepared according to Jewish dietary law and purchased from reputable manufacturers.
Domestic Routes : Serving whole fruits such as whole hand held fruit.
International Routes : Serving hot meal or cold meal according to standard meal service or aircraft type*.
*ATR : Only cold meal served.
Child’s Meal CHML This meal may be ordered for children between the age of 2 and 12 years.
Moslem Meal MOML Contains no pork, bacon, ham or alcohol, all poultry and meat used are slaughtered and cooked according to Halal rules.
Seafood Meal SFML This meal is for passenger who prefers seafood. It does not contain any meat products.
Hindu Meal HNML This meal is available for members of the Hindu community who are not vegetarian and eat meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products. It contains one or more of these ingredients: lamb, chicken, fish, eggs, milk, and dairy products. It does NOT contain beef.
Western Vegan no Dairy VGML Strict vegetarian food. It does NOT contain any type of meat, fish, or animal products or by-products.
Diabetic Meal DBML With complex carbohydrates, high fibre, low fat and calories, it is suitable for both non-insulin and insulin dependent diabetics. It does NOT contain any kind of sugar (only certain permitted sugar substitutes may be used).
Low Calorie Meal LCML With lean meat, low fat dairy products and high fibre food, this meal avoids fried food, gravy, sauces, rich desserts, added fat, oil and sugar.

Important Information for Passengers with Allergies

Your safety and comfort are our priorities. If you have severe or multiple allergies, we recommend that you prepare carefully before your journey:

  • Consult your doctor before traveling to obtain a written emergency plan and any required medication.
  • Keep all essential medications in your carry-on bag and ensure they are easily accessible at all times.

For special assistance or specific needs, please contact our Call Center at 1626 / +856 21 212051 or visit our branch office(s) at the time of booking so we can provide appropriate guidance. Please note that we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment on board, as other passengers may bring food containing allergens, and catered meals may carry a risk of cross-contamination.

On the day of travel, we recommend that you:

  • Arrive at the airport early.
  • Inform us of your allergy during check-in.
  • Bring hand sanitizer or wet wipes to clean your seating area.