Why don't we ask air travelers to choose their meal in advance?

bake_betty

I have read that food waste in airplane is unavoidable because airline companies do not know what passengers will eat and drink. Therefore, they carry more food/drinks than needed (I have found various figures like 110% more, double meals for each passenger, . . . ) and because of strict regulations when arriving, they have to destroy all unconsumed food. It is unfortunately forbidden to donate the food surplus. What could be the difficulties in...

Originally asked by user62098 on Stack Exchange (travel) (CC BY-SA 4.0).

uphilltech

Great question — answering as the UphillTech team:

Some airlines do ask travellers what they want to eat in advance. However it typically only occurs in premium cabins. Singapore airlines has Book the Cook Reserve your main course up to 24 hours before your flight from a wide selection of meals, including creations inspired by our International Culinary Panel. We offer 'Book the Cook' service in Suites, First Class and Business Class. We also offer 'Premium Economy Book the Cook' service in Premium Economy Class. BA lets you choose your meal in advance in Premium Economy and above: Choose your meal in advance On selected flights you can choose your main meal from the on-board menu between 30 days and 24 hours before your flight, for no...

Full answer by Berwyn: https://travel.stackexchange.com/a/94611 (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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