Can I add a meal to my flight after booking?
  • 25 Jun, 2024
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Can I add a meal to my flight after booking?

A good meal is an essential part of traveling, especially when it's a long-haul flight. Therefore, it is necessary to plan and consider the meals and snacks on the flight. A person is obligated to add meals on the flight as per their preference. In case the booking has already been made without meals, it can be added after the booking as well. There will be plenty of options on the flight food menu for your flight journey, whether for shorter or longer distances. Read the following segments to learn how you can add meals to a booked flight. 

How to book food in an already booked flight? 

Many mediums allow the passengers to add or book their meals as per their preference on their already booked flight. The mediums you should be aware of to book food on a ticket are outlined here:

Official Site 

The airline's official site allows passengers to modify and add to existing reservations made directly through them. The procedure one has to follow for booking food on their flight ticket is as follows:

  • You have to first start by accessing the airline's site you have booked with,
  • Next, select the "My Trips/Manage Booking" tab on the page,
  • You must input the details of your booked flight into the columns,
  • Tap the "Search" key, and your booking details will be accessed on the site,
  • Now, select the ticket and pick the "Additional Service" column to opt for the "Pre-Meal" option,
  • You should select the meal from the provided list to add to your booking and make the required payment,
  • After that, you will receive a notification of an added meal on the booked flight from your airline. 

Help Desk

Another convenient means of adding food to a reserved flight is connecting with your airline's help desk. The representatives are present to assist with the requirements of passengers of any kind. So, if you wish to add food prior to your boarding, you must get through to your airline's help desk by using the assigned number. Once you have a representative on call, you should share your reserved flight details and state your choice of meal to add to the same.  The detailed procedure for help desk contact is given here:

  • Go to the airline's help page to navigate to the contact numbers section,
  • Next, you have to place a call on the number to connect with a representative,
  • Then, provide the reservation code and last name as per your booking to the representative,
  • First, the person will check the eligibility of adding a meal on the flight and share the menu with you,
  • You can opt for the meal you want from the available options and share with the representative,
  • The representative will immediately make the add-on on the reservation and send you the confirmation email for the same. 

Travel Agency

Some individuals also book flights with travel agencies as well. In this case, requests for the meals on the flight cannot be made directly with the airline airline. The same travel agency should be contacted for any additions. So, reach out to your agent and make the request for the addition of food you prefer on the booking you made and pay the necessary charges.

Can you get an extra meal on a flight? 

Sometimes, the provided meals are not enough for a passenger to be full and enjoy the journey without discomfort. So, if you wonder if an extra meal can be taken on the flight, the answer is yes. One can ask for an additional meal on the flight regardless of the destination you are traveling to. Speak with a crew member on the flight and make your meal request on the existing reservation. Read more about requesting special meals on Philippine Airlines flights.

Can we pay for food in flight?

Yes, the paid meal options are available on almost all the flights. Many airlines and specific travel classes permit free food and snacks on flights, and sometimes, a passenger has to pay for their food. By talking to a crew member on the flight, you can ask for meals you would like to have from the available menu and pay for the same. The meals can also be pre-booked with your airline during and after reservation as well.