Are special meals at no extra charge on KLM intercontinental flights possible?
I recently booked an Europe-Canada itinerary from KLM. To my surprise, I cannot choose special meals (vegetarian or religious) from the website after booking; although I could pay for e.g. a "Veggie Menu" or "Indonesian Menu". Is this normal? I have not flown on KLM since Covid so I do not know if the restriction is due to Covid or not.
I will call them during the week when I have time to wait, but I was wondering if anyone has done this recently.
Screenshot of what I see on the "Meal" page:
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Does KLM offer free meals?
KLM offers free meals and snacks depending on your destination, shorter flights provide sandwiches and snacks, and longer flights will offer hot meals.Do you get free meals on international flights?
Complimentary meals are also offered aboard flights between the U.S. and Europe, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and some destinations in Latin America. On other international and domestic flights, economy-class flyers can purchase items such as snack packs, sandwiches, and other light fare.Do you have to pay for inflight meals?
On short flights, you are unlikely to be served a meal. On budget airlines, you will pay for snacks and drinks as well as meals. Don't buy plane food elsewhere if it's included in your airfare.How do I know if my flight offers a meal?
Check your flights itinerary and it'll either specify what, if any meals are served, or it will say "food for purchase." Non-alcoholic drinks are still free on airlines.Economy Class Meal of KLM in Intercontinental Flight
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