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Medical Meals

If you have special dietary requirements, you can let us know in advance and we will provide you with a suitable meal. You can request a special or medical meal through Manage My Booking.

Medical meals are available to:

  • all longhaul customers
  • Club Europe customers
  • Euro Traveller customers to/from Moscow, Athens, Istanbul, Larnaca, Kiev, Sofia, St Petersburg, Bucharest and Tripoli

If you’re travelling on a standby or waitlist basis you will not be able to request a medical meal.

A minimum of 24 hours notice is required for all medical meal requests. Unfortunately, variations of the meal request cannot be accepted, as we are unable to guarantee delivery of them across our entire network. Also, requests for specific items such as lobster, steak, caviar, fruit plate made for personal preference cannot be accepted.

In-flight medical meals

Type of mealDescription
BlandFor those with digestive tract and gut disorders. Excludes mustard, pickles, garlic, fried and fatty food.
DiabeticFor those who need to manage blood sugar levels. Foods excluded are sugars, syrups, jams, cakes and chocolate, unless specifically for diabetics.
Fresh fruit platterA single fresh fruit plate. Restricted availability on some European flights.
Gluten freeFoods excluded are wheat or wheat flour, barley oats and rye, bread, cakes (unless wheat free), pastry, sausages or any flour based products.
High fibreExcludes white flour products and contains only unrefined cereals.
Low calorieA low calorie diet should not contain excessive protein portions and the meal is low in fat and sugar.
Low cholesterolHigh fibre meal with reduced amounts of fat.
Low proteinFor those with kidney or liver problems who need to manage protein intake.
Low sodium/saltExcludes use of salt, MSG and baking soda/powder. Herbs and spices are used to flavour the meal.
Low purineFor those who have a tendency to form uric acid. Excluded are anchovies, crab, herring, liver, offal and shrimps.
Non lactoseExcludes cheese, dairy products and their derivatives and lactose or milk products.

Notice for peanut allergy sufferers

British Airways does not include peanut products within aircraft meals or snacks in any cabin except on longhaul flights to/from the Far East where Peanut Satay may be included on the menu.

Please be aware that other passengers may bring their own peanut products on board.

Other types of nut may be included on the longhaul aircraft menu, for example as snacks in Club World and FIRST.


Medical assistance

All British Airways aircraft carry a comprehensive medical kit which includes medication for the treatment of anaphylaxis. However, if you suffer from an allergy, you should carry your own medication as prescribed by your doctor and ensure it is readily available whilst on board. Parents/guardians/travel companions are expected to administer treatment if this is required.