Didn't know whether to put this in the Thomas Cook Airlines thread or not, so apologies if it needs to be moved.
Been to Turkey the past 3 years. Each yeah we have booked the inflight meal. It's not amazing, but I find I end up eating most of it anyway.
Everytime they stewards come around with the meals, they have never actually asked us whether we would like a meal, and have just handed it to us.
This year we're going to Zante (first time), and decided not to book the meal as it was about £10 extra each. Now i'm thinking maybe we should have, as it tides you over, especially as the flight's at 11:20pm, and we wouldn't have anything to eat until our dinner, and not getting anything until the next morning.
I think what i'm trying to get at is - should I phone up and book the meal, or do what a few people do when we're going to Turkey and don't book the meal, but take one anyway. Or don't book the meal at all because they're not worth it?
I know it's right to book the meal, but hey, i'm too excited to think properly at the minute - we go on Sunday!
Cheers
Dan
PS - That was a really, really, really long winded way of asking a simple question.
Dan I am not sure if it is too late to book a meal now. However, it might be 3 days, so if you decide to do so - ring tomorrow!
The other alternative is to take something with you.
Kath HT Admin
The other alternative is to take something with you.
Kath HT Admin
If you don't book a meal you're normally seated at the back of the plane so that the staff know not to give you anything to eat. If you want to be sure of food, I'd either book it in advance or take your own snacks with you.
Thanks for the replies.
Checked on the Thomas Cook website, and it's three days notice.
Think I might actually phone up. I know i'll regret it if I don't have anything to eat on board...
Checked on the Thomas Cook website, and it's three days notice.
Think I might actually phone up. I know i'll regret it if I don't have anything to eat on board...
Hi Dan - at the risk of being a bit contoversial, i have been on the receiving end of there not being enough in flight meals after having ordered one cause some one else 'thought they had' ...then half way through the food admitted they hadn't 
!! Its not a nice feeling and makes it v. awkward for the cabin crew who have a difficult enough job already.
They may have a few spares, but personally I'd call TC first thing and then if its too late either eat at the airport or take snacks with you (probably be nicer anyway
).
Out of principal i dont order inflight meals now - the thought of my (nearly) three year old ending up without something when she's expecting it just isnt worth the hassle... sarnies, pringles and a drink from the bar does us now
!! Its not a nice feeling and makes it v. awkward for the cabin crew who have a difficult enough job already.They may have a few spares, but personally I'd call TC first thing and then if its too late either eat at the airport or take snacks with you (probably be nicer anyway
).Out of principal i dont order inflight meals now - the thought of my (nearly) three year old ending up without something when she's expecting it just isnt worth the hassle... sarnies, pringles and a drink from the bar does us now
Sorry Dan - you posted as i was typing - glad you've not left it too late....hope it keeps the hunger away 
have a fab time
have a fab time
Now i'm thinking about Pringles and chocs instead of the meal!
Decisions, decisions, decisions.
Thanks for the replies - can always trust HT to come up with the goods.
Decisions, decisions, decisions.
Thanks for the replies - can always trust HT to come up with the goods.
Ha Ha! Have i made your decision even harder?
If it helps at all the way i now look at it is, there are three of us so average of about £25-30 for inflight meals.... i can get a good selection of really nice sandwiches / crisps / chocs / sweets for each way plus an onboard drink for that and probabaly have a bit of change.... added to which we eat when we want...not when its given out....i think i'm a convert
If it helps at all the way i now look at it is, there are three of us so average of about £25-30 for inflight meals.... i can get a good selection of really nice sandwiches / crisps / chocs / sweets for each way plus an onboard drink for that and probabaly have a bit of change.... added to which we eat when we want...not when its given out....i think i'm a convert
I think i'm a convert now, too!
Quick question though...with all the security measures in place, do we buy crisps/sandwiches/chocs in the airport, or can we bring our own?
Cheers
Quick question though...with all the security measures in place, do we buy crisps/sandwiches/chocs in the airport, or can we bring our own?
Cheers
Hi Dan - we flew to Alicante on 6th August and took our own food... the only thing we were prevented from taking through was any liquid that wouldnt fit in the standard issue see thru bags - we just bought drinks on the plane. Although depending on where you fly from (and the time of day) you might find that buying in advance is not only the cheaper option but gives you more choice too.... have a great time x
The last few times we have flown on a charter flight we have not paid for meals as I purposely take them off, but we have still had them- short haul and long haul but we always take our own food anyway
Asked this in the Greece forum, but got no reply -
On our return flight, are we ok buying food in Tsilivi, Zante and taking it on the plane?
I know it's ok at Newcastle airport, but not sure about on the way back!
On our return flight, are we ok buying food in Tsilivi, Zante and taking it on the plane?
I know it's ok at Newcastle airport, but not sure about on the way back!
cant see why not unless there is a specific 'turkish' reason why - if you know what i mean...we got our daughter bits and pieces at Alicante and took them on the plane......
I think its just liquids before security thing, then you can buy(at inflated prices)at shops in depature area to take on the plane.CBG
You may not be allowed to bring certain meat, dairy or poultry foods into the UK, depending on the current foot and mouth/bird flu regulations...
but if you are eating it on the plane it should be OK, apart from the security restrictions on liquids as stated previously
but if you are eating it on the plane it should be OK, apart from the security restrictions on liquids as stated previously
A lot of food items are banned from leaving UK at the moment due to Foot and Mouth. A few weeks ago Hubby and I were travelling Holyhead-Dublin with Irish Ferries and Mum had made us some sandwiches Pate for me and cheese for hubby. There was a notice on the tv screen saying that certain foods like meat and dairy couldn't be taken so hubby asked about our sarnies and was told we wouldn't be allowed to take them on the ferry. He threw his in the bin but I sat and ate mine at 1.30am. There was no way I was letting pate sarnies go to waste. The 2 kit kat bars were ok though.
From 07 August 2007 it is illegal to take any of the following food and drink items abroads to help prevent the spread of the foot and mouth disease to other countries:-
- Meat
- Meat products
- Milk
- Milk and dairy products
from animals that are susceptible to foot and mouth disease including cattle, pigs, goat, sheep and deer
This ban includes sandwiches, packed lunches and food for self-catering holidays including fresh, chilled, frozen, tinned, preserved and processed products.
- Meat
- Meat products
- Milk
- Milk and dairy products
from animals that are susceptible to foot and mouth disease including cattle, pigs, goat, sheep and deer
This ban includes sandwiches, packed lunches and food for self-catering holidays including fresh, chilled, frozen, tinned, preserved and processed products.
SeaFrance Ferries are now stating that the ban has been lifted.
Thanks for the clarification diydaz. Off to Denmark on Wednesday and my friend there has asked me to take her out some bacon if possible. I thought it might be banned but at least now I know for certain. She'll have to make do with chocolates.
Apparently the EU lifted the ban on British dairy products on the 25th August
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