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Meal options on transatlantic flight

JMLSZ
JMLSZ Posts: 65 Member
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
Hi all - I have a flight planned soon on United and am wondering if anyone has experience with the meal choices. I know the list, but it seems that there's no way of knowing which is the most low-carb-friendly.

Also, going from Europe to the US, I'm not sure that I can take any of my own food with me. Maybe I can, as long as I do not try to take it into the US (other than in my body, lol).
Last time I went I ordered Gluten-free, but it was still full of baked stuff. For my kids I ordered Kosher, though, and it looked *great* - some carbs, but nice quality.

Any tips/ideas?

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  • dasher602014
    dasher602014 Posts: 1,992 Member
    I hear you. Flight food got both my DH and me into trouble on our last flight. I am lactose intolerant and he is diabetic. His had 5 starches! Mine had a muffin (I should have known but I trusted them) which was a mistake.

    As long as customs are at the end point (not the beginning like from Canada to the states) I think you can bring your own food. (Beverage/Gels have to stay in line with the safety standards.) Just be sure to eat it all and dump any waste and the wrappers before you arrive. Be sure not to overlook anything. Call the airline for guidance. The other choice is a short fast.

    We are planning an Oz outing and we find that one hard. 7 hours before the 15 hour hop across the pacific. Add in the airport time and lounges without food available, it is a long time. Air Canada no longer has free meals on any of their flights and some of their flights are longer than an Atlantic crossing. We intend to eat in the airport and fast on the plane, or buy what we can at the airport and 'pick' at their 'normal' meal.
  • ChoiceNotChance
    ChoiceNotChance Posts: 644 Member
    I did one a couple of months ago. There were no real life options. Even the one I thought might be the better choice, turned out to be mostly quinoa salad with a little meat. My suggestion? Bring your own food and skip theirs.
  • SamandaIndia
    SamandaIndia Posts: 1,577 Member
    Sneak up to business class. Protein abundance. :)
  • Sunny_Bunny_
    Sunny_Bunny_ Posts: 7,140 Member
    That list is really lacking. Sorry I don't have any tips as I'm not familiar enough with those eating styles to know which might be best.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    SamandaIndia wrote: »
    Sneak up to business class. Protein abundance. :)

    The difference is amazing, isn't it?
  • erinseattle
    erinseattle Posts: 105 Member
    Check out Adapt Bars - Maria Emmerich has them on her website. Quest Bars are not great, but for me it's better than getting so hungry I choose to eat carbs. Almond butter, coconut oil, and coconut butter would all be good to travel with.
  • KarlaYP
    KarlaYP Posts: 4,436 Member
    Can you get an extra large coffee with hwc, or half and half, to sip while on the flight (I know it's a long flight). When it gets cold, ask for ice, and make it iced coffee. This keeps fat in you, making you able to go without food for a while. This is my go to when food isn't available that's on plan, but I haven't flown across the Atlantic either! They should have coffee as an option on the plane, and half and half can be brought with you (if they don't provide it) in the little cups that aren't refrigerated. Happy travels! :smiley:
  • JMLSZ
    JMLSZ Posts: 65 Member
    Thanks for the feedback and ideas, everyone! If I'm allowed to take food on board with me, there should be no problem.
  • LowCarbInScotland
    LowCarbInScotland Posts: 1,027 Member
    You might have more luck in the airport. Last time I flew I grabbed a chicken salad and cheese plate to eat on the plane. I gave my husband the crackers.
  • Panda_Poptarts
    Panda_Poptarts Posts: 971 Member
    You should be able to grab some food in the airport, once you're past security, right? I'd take some things that can last a bit and feed you well.

    On my last flight, I had a really yummy cheese and cracker tray, minus the crackers (not LC at the time, but they got soggy), so basically cheese. Lol. There were also lots of fast food and deli options.
  • JMLSZ
    JMLSZ Posts: 65 Member
    PaleoInScotland wrote: »
    You might have more luck in the airport. Last time I flew I grabbed a chicken salad and cheese plate to eat on the plane. I gave my husband the crackers.

    Yes, good idea. I connect in Germany before hopping the pond, they usually have good food so hopefully I can grab something for the long flight in the airport. I hadn't thought about how past security, you can take that food/drink with you, duh.
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