Having spoken to a handful of airlines, the answer is a resounding yes. "If a customer requests additional food, be it a bag of pretzels or an ice cream, we will always try to accommodate," said a Virgin Atlantic spokeswoman.
There is no limit to the amount of food you can bring on board, as long as it can fit in your carry-on luggage! You can also pack your food any way you'd like — in a lunch bag, in resealable plastic bags, in Tupperware, etc.
It depends on the airline and their policies. Some airlines may allow you to request an extra meal, while others may not. If you're really hungry, it's worth asking politely if there are any additional meals available - but be prepared for a polite 'no' if they don't have any more!
On this flight, which normally takes 14 to 15 hours, the airline is also likely to serve two major meals like lunch or supper and also a light snack with juices.
Editor's note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Singapore Airlines currently operates the longest flight in the world: a whopping 9,527-mile nonstop journey from New York to Singapore.
The Day After a Long Flight
Four or more hours on a plane can cause fluid and electrolyte imbalances, leading to a small increase in your weight, says Jampolis.
Sending food to landfill sites
When it comes to disposing of food waste, airlines have a few options depending on which food they are dealing with. The majority of opened food will end up in a landfill. This is the go-to option when nothing else can be done.
You Can Ask To Be Woken Up For The Meal
Sometimes flight attendants will wake passengers up so they can eat. According to a post on Travel.stockexchange.com, sometimes flight attendants will ask the other person that they're flying with if they should leave the meal there.
Just like with blankets, if you're offered a pillow during your flight you need to leave it when you're leaving. “It's for in-flight comfort, not a freebie to take home,” says Deane.
Yes, you may pack food in your carry-on or checked bag, but remember all food must undergo x-ray screening. Foods that are liquids, gels, or aerosols must comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule.
You can bring just about any snack on your flight, but if any part of the snack is a liquid, paste, or gel, that particular part is subject to the 3-1-1 rule: 3 (all liquids, pastes, or gels must be in 3.4-ounce or less containers) 1 (all your liquid bottles must fit in one quart sized bag) 1 (one bag per person)
The simple answer is yes, you can take pretty much any kind of food on to a plane—you'll just hit trouble the closer the foods are to a liquid.
Meal service is determined by time of day, flying time and mileage, but in general, food is served on flights of approximately four hours or more than 1,750 miles. Meals and snacks are available for purchase on domestic flights longer than 3 1/2 hours or 1,550 miles.
A study conducted by Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics found the low pressure on planes reduces the sensitivity of human taste buds for both sweet and salty by 20-30%.
If you love a shirt, a pullover or skirt, leave it in your suitcase. A sweatshirt or a comfortable blouse can be the best travel clothes for long haul flights. However, if it's your favorite clothing item, it is best to show it off once the holiday begins.
Exit rows, aisle or window seats, and anywhere close to the front are typically considered the best seats on a plane. On a short business trip, you might want an aisle seat near the front of the plane so you can debark as quickly as possible on arrival.
As the pressure around you decreases, the gas in your belly isn't constrained as much and it expands. This can make you feel bloated or become distended," he told TPG.
Jet belly—it's a term flight attendants use to describe the not-so-pleasant (and all-too-common symptom) of air travel: a heavy, bloated stomach.
As cabin pressure falls while flying, gas starts to expand. As a result, you may feel pressure in your stomach or digestive system. Gas and bloating are common.