British Airways passengers could soon be given Islamic halal-only meals under plans being considered by the world’s largest provider of airline food.When you book your flight and are asked about dietary requirements I suggest the following: "I only eat pork products in beer or wine sauces." Or is accommodation to individual needs a one-way street?
GateGourmet, which caters for all long haul British Airways flights from Heathrow airport, claims the contentious proposal would save money.
But giving customers meals prepared in accordance with Islamic dietary rules is likely to prove highly controversial among many travellers.
GateGourmet, a member company of gategroup, provides catering for 14 airlines, and is about to open a new halal-only kitchen at Heathrow.
Guy Dubois, chief executive of gategroup, said: “My aim is to make our large hub operations halal compliant.
“If I produce everything according to halal standards, I will reduce complexity and increase cost effectiveness. It isn’t driven by social or religious considerations.”
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