Maharaja's New Year resolution: No more non-veg meals in 60 to 90 minutes domestic flights

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: Air India is all on the way to serve only hot vegetarian meals in the economy class on its domesic flights with a flying time between 61 minutes and 90 minutes from January 1.

On December 23, Ai India has released a circular regarding this new change from new year. It has been approved (signed) by Captain DX Pais, general manager (cabin crew) Air India.

According to media reports, an Air India official said, “The time available for service does not permit us to offer passengers the option of choosing a meal. Also, while non-vegetarians would eat a hot vegetarian meal, it won’t be the other way round”.

The report says tea and coffee would not be included in the menu and this initiative is to save time and avoid other tantrums occurs while serving non-vegetarian meals.

Air India has five categories of flights on the domestic sectors:

Breakfast - 5.30 am to 9.30 am,

High tea - 9.30 am to 11.30 am and 3 pm to 6.30 pm

Lunch - Noon to 2.30 pm

Supper - 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm

Dinner - 11 pm onwards