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Roundup Of Routes Where Kosher Meals Are Served By North American Airlines - http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/89484

Here's a google docs where people could input their inflight kashrus experience :
http://kshr.us/KosherMeals 


AA KSML availability:

-Most domestic routes where meals are served (in J or F)
-Flights to Europe or Asia in all classes.
-Flights to Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Sao Paulo, Brazil in all classes.
-Flights to Asuncion, Paraguay in all classes.
-Flights to Buenos Aires, Argentina in all classes.
-Flights to Santiago, Chile in all classes.
-Flights to Montevideo, Uruguay in all classes.

UA KSML availability:

-EWR-SFO in J
-EWR-LAX in J
-BOS-SFO in J
-Flights between the US mainland or Guam and Hawaii in J or F.
-Flights to Europe or Asia in all classes.
-Flights to Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru in all classes.

Please Include:
Airline:
Class:
Route:
Caterer:
Hechsher:
Flight date:
Meal in pics:
Stogel-Hermolis Scale Score (1-10):

Stogel-Hermolis Scale:
1. Inedible, wouldn't feed to a dog. (Stogel [long-life])
2. Disgusting, would only eat if starving
3. Barely edible, would only eat if very hungry
4. Below average, but would eat if hungry (Stogel [fresh-frozen])
5. Average/typical KSML, would eat if hungry (Borenstein?)
6. Above average KSML (Borenstein?)
7. A good KSML, might even eat if not hungry.
8. A very good KSML
9. An excellent KSML, could pass for something served in a decent restaurant.
10. Top of the line KSML, would be happy eating this at a decent restaurant. (Hermolis)


AirlineRouteClassMeal
BALHR-JFKJDinner
BALHR-PRGJBreakfast
CM           TGU-PTY          J              Lunch
CM           PTY-JK          J              Dinner
CO           EWR-TLV          BF              Dinner
COEWR-TLVBFBreakfast
COHNL-EWRBFDinner
COHNL-EWRBFBreakfast
COIAH-HNLBFLunch
COIAH-HNLBFSnack
LHFRA-VCEJSnack
LXORD-ZRHFDinner
LXZRH-TLVYDinner
SNBRU-VCEJBreakfast
SNTLV-BRUJDinner
SNTLV-BRUJBreakfast
TPJFK-LISYDin/Break
TPLIS-JFKYDinner



United Airlines
USA-Australia routes (economy): Koshair, O-U, Hamotzi, CS.
USA-Sydney  (First): Regal - meat and chicken meals.
Australia-USA routes (economy): Lewis Continental, K-A, Hamotzi, CY.
LH EWR-FRA Y Regal Chicken
LH MUC-EWR Y Sohar Hot meat meal and cold sandwich
LH FRA-VIE C Sohar Cold Meal (fish)
OS VIE TLV C VIE Local Co (hechser Rabbi Schwartz) Hot
US TLV PHL C Hamasbia
UA(CO) EWR-TLV Y Regal Beef meal (2010)
SA JNB-CPT-JNB Y Hot Meal from Joburg Beth Din
MN(BA) JNB-VFA Meal from Joburg Beth Din
SQ JFK-FRA Suites very poor Borenstein meal, labeled business class, chicken, no real dishes, very little food.
EK SYD-AKL  F    Lewis, no hot meal.
NZ AKL-LAX  Y    Gray's deli, fish meal.
TK CPT-IST  J/Y    Norries Caterers - CPT Beth Din - Milk Snack (Sandwich & Muffin CPT-JNB leg) Meat Dinner, Milk breakfast
« Last edited by zow on May 22, 2019, 02:37:01 PM »

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Re: KSML (Kosher Airline Meals) Master Thread
« Reply #3140 on: May 24, 2023, 10:32:07 AM »
Airline: EK
Class: J
Route: DXB-SYD
Caterer: Kosher Arabia
Meal: Lunch
Hechsher: OU
Stogel-Hermolis Scale Score (1-10): 9


Airline: EK
Class: J
Route: DXB-SYD
Caterer: Kosher Arabia
Meal: Light Bites
Hechsher: OU
Stogel-Hermolis Scale Score (1-10): 10


Airline: EK
Class: J
Route: SYD-DXB
Caterer: Lewis
Meal: Lunch
Hechsher: KA
Stogel-Hermolis Scale Score (1-10): 8



I have to say, Lewis makes good food! Had them in Delta J and it was also about 8 or 9 out of 10 and they sell food in Cole’s in Australia and they are very decent!

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Re: KSML (Kosher Airline Meals) Master Thread
« Reply #3141 on: May 24, 2023, 10:38:49 AM »
I have to say, Lewis makes good food!
One of the best!
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Re: KSML (Kosher Airline Meals) Master Thread
« Reply #3142 on: May 24, 2023, 10:43:56 AM »
I have to say, Lewis makes good food! Had them in Delta J and it was also about 8 or 9 out of 10 and they sell food in Cole’s in Australia and they are very decent!
Agree
I've had some nice full meals on domestic where the regular was a small sandwich.
They have a storefront with burgers, sandwiches and salads.

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Re: KSML (Kosher Airline Meals) Master Thread
« Reply #3144 on: May 30, 2023, 04:57:07 AM »
I think I posted this elsewhere by realized it should be here.

ETIHAD BIZ AUH-IAD

First meal was excellent, but was very disappointed that the only other food on this 14-hour flight was a mid-flight snack


I've had the exact same meals on EY several times and found it pretty poor. EK is much better food.
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Re: KSML (Kosher Airline Meals) Master Thread
« Reply #3145 on: June 01, 2023, 11:08:37 PM »
I have been upgraded to first on AA domestic on early morning flights- and I am usually up for fleishigs, but why do they think its a good idea to have Regal Moroccan chicken at 6 AM? any idea on how I can get a dairy meal on these flights? 

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Re: KSML (Kosher Airline Meals) Master Thread
« Reply #3146 on: June 01, 2023, 11:13:40 PM »
I have been upgraded to first on AA domestic on early morning flights- and I am usually up for fleishigs, but why do they think its a good idea to have Regal Moroccan chicken at 6 AM? any idea on how I can get a dairy meal on these flights? 
Give them feedback?
UA gives dairy breakfast for morning flights.
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Re: KSML (Kosher Airline Meals) Master Thread
« Reply #3147 on: June 01, 2023, 11:23:04 PM »
I have been upgraded to first on AA domestic on early morning flights- and I am usually up for fleishigs, but why do they think its a good idea to have Regal Moroccan chicken at 6 AM? any idea on how I can get a dairy meal on these flights?
Because they can have coffee with milk after eating that.
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Re: KSML (Kosher Airline Meals) Master Thread
« Reply #3148 on: June 01, 2023, 11:29:57 PM »
Give them feedback?
UA gives dairy breakfast for morning flights.
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Re: KSML (Kosher Airline Meals) Master Thread
« Reply #3151 on: June 02, 2023, 12:17:19 AM »
On VCE-EWR united it's saying I cannot get a kosher meal (J).
Any recs on how to get? With pushing for?

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Re: KSML (Kosher Airline Meals) Master Thread
« Reply #3152 on: June 05, 2023, 06:53:14 AM »
thanks
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my next meal is monday morning!
Thank you for contacting Customer Relations.

I am sorry the meal we offered on your flight AA 2341 to Miami didn't meet your expectations. There is no question that the quality of food served onboard our aircraft can positively or negatively affect your overall enjoyment of a flight. While we regret your disappointment, we appreciate you letting us know.

We carefully monitor our food and beverage service and when we are notified of inconsistencies, we work with the caterer to ensure that these deficiencies are not repeated. We want our customer journey to be the best in the industry and we thank you for giving us the opportunity to improve.

While we recognize you are disappointed with us, we greatly appreciate your honest feedback. Please know that the specific concerns you've shared with us regarding this instance have each been thoroughly documented for an internal review by the appropriate leadership teams here at American. It is never our intention to disappoint our customers and we are grateful to you for allowing us the chance to improve as we look ahead.

All this aside, I recognize we inconvenienced you and would like to provide goodwill compensation. I have added 2,500 bonus miles to your AAdvantage® account. The miles will be reflected in your account shortly.

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Re: KSML (Kosher Airline Meals) Master Thread
« Reply #3153 on: June 05, 2023, 06:55:40 AM »
Thank you for contacting Customer Relations.

I am sorry the meal we offered on your flight AA 2341 to Miami didn't meet your expectations. There is no question that the quality of food served onboard our aircraft can positively or negatively affect your overall enjoyment of a flight. While we regret your disappointment, we appreciate you letting us know.

We carefully monitor our food and beverage service and when we are notified of inconsistencies, we work with the caterer to ensure that these deficiencies are not repeated. We want our customer journey to be the best in the industry and we thank you for giving us the opportunity to improve.

While we recognize you are disappointed with us, we greatly appreciate your honest feedback. Please know that the specific concerns you've shared with us regarding this instance have each been thoroughly documented for an internal review by the appropriate leadership teams here at American. It is never our intention to disappoint our customers and we are grateful to you for allowing us the chance to improve as we look ahead.

All this aside, I recognize we inconvenienced you and would like to provide goodwill compensation. I have added 2,500 bonus miles to your AAdvantage® account. The miles will be reflected in your account shortly.

I just got my next meal and it is milchigs-  maybe they corrected it or someone decided to send eggs today as opposed to meat?  will post back- but at least i got 2500 miles out of it!

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Re: KSML (Kosher Airline Meals) Master Thread
« Reply #3154 on: June 05, 2023, 12:19:58 PM »
What does Delta usually serve domestic breakfast? (Domestic First) trying to decide if I should bring food from home (or eat Sky Club fleishigs at 7am)

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Re: KSML (Kosher Airline Meals) Master Thread
« Reply #3155 on: June 05, 2023, 03:18:09 PM »
What does Delta usually serve domestic breakfast? (Domestic First) trying to decide if I should bring food from home (or eat Sky Club fleishigs at 7am)
skyclub (if available) will be fleishig or pareve. Breakfast will be milchig

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Re: KSML (Kosher Airline Meals) Master Thread
« Reply #3156 on: June 05, 2023, 04:13:47 PM »
Breakfast will be milchig

Edible?

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Re: KSML (Kosher Airline Meals) Master Thread
« Reply #3157 on: June 05, 2023, 05:27:40 PM »
Edible?
not as edible as the short rib lunch/dinner

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Re: KSML (Kosher Airline Meals) Master Thread
« Reply #3158 on: June 08, 2023, 12:30:22 PM »
I just flew LH TLV-MUC-JFK in F and the ex-TLV was Stogel...

The F meal was a bit of an experience, the appetizer was fine

[url=https://postimg.cc/Lgf7z4Ft]

as were the beverages on offer (Blue label + coke keeping it simple)
however the fun began when I get my meal and it's NOT double wrapped

and get into a whole discussion with the FA about the plastic melting/burning in the oven...
For the pre arrival meal was the same story
 I ate a bit of the appetizer



and didn't bother with the hot meal and just went to dessert


which was a bit funny tasting so I checked the date on it and guess what


we made it just in time for that June 9 exp date (I seem to be missing the pic of the dessert for meal #1 that was the one thta tasted a bit off)

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Re: KSML (Kosher Airline Meals) Master Thread
« Reply #3159 on: June 08, 2023, 12:35:47 PM »
LH is the worst about unsealing meals. Need to talk to them when you walk on the plane.
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