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Govt allows airlines to resume on-board meals using disposable trays

In-flight meals were banned when air transport had resumed on 25 May to counter the spread of the virus

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The table and cutlery have to be set up from before as cabin crew will not be permitted to do on-board service.

2 min read Last Updated : Aug 29 2020 | 1:58 AM IST

In a significant relaxation, the government has allowed serving of meals on-board for both domestic and international flights.

Selling on-board meals is a significant source of ancillary revenue for low cost airlines which has dried up as in-flight meals were banned when air transport had resumed on 25 May to counter the spread of the virus on-board.

While for domestic flights, only pre-packed snacks and beverages have been allowed, airlines operating international flights can also serve hot meals and alcohol. Airlines are undertaking international flights for repatriation purpose and private charters.

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Topics : Centre meals airlines domestic flights international flights IndiGo GoAir SpiceJet Vistara Air India

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