Emirates joins Veganuary - the Dubai airline will be serving plant-based meals at 40,000 feet to celebrate the worldwide vegan challenge. Courtesy Emirates
Emirates joins Veganuary - the Dubai airline will be serving plant-based meals at 40,000 feet to celebrate the worldwide vegan challenge. Courtesy Emirates
Emirates joins Veganuary - the Dubai airline will be serving plant-based meals at 40,000 feet to celebrate the worldwide vegan challenge. Courtesy Emirates
Emirates joins Veganuary - the Dubai airline will be serving plant-based meals at 40,000 feet to celebrate the worldwide vegan challenge. Courtesy Emirates

Emirates to offer vegan dishes on flights throughout Veganuary


Hayley Skirka
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Emirates is joining the record 350,000 people who have registered to take part in this year’s Veganuary challenge.

The Dubai airline is adding plant-based meals to its in-flight menus to celebrate the worldwide initiative that encourages people to adopt a vegan lifestyle throughout January.

It’s the first time Emirates will have a vegan option on its regular menu. Passengers previously had to request vegan meals at least 24 hours before their flights departed.

Misir wat will be one of several plant-based dishes being served on Emirates as the Dubai airline celebrates Veganuary. Courtesy Emirates
Misir wat will be one of several plant-based dishes being served on Emirates as the Dubai airline celebrates Veganuary. Courtesy Emirates

The plant-based meals are available in premium classes of travel on flights from Dubai to the US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Ethiopia. Passengers travelling in economy class from Dubai to Addis Ababa will also be offered a vegan option, inspired by a traditional Ethiopian recipe.

Emirates passengers can opt for tofu jalfrezi, shiitake ravioli, ancho three bean chilli or shiitake fried rice with sauteed asparagus. Misir wat – an Ethiopian style spicy lentil stew is also being served.

Passengers flying in business and first class can enjoy vegan gourmet chocolates as part of Emirates fine-dining experience. Courtesy Emirates
Passengers flying in business and first class can enjoy vegan gourmet chocolates as part of Emirates fine-dining experience. Courtesy Emirates

Last year, the airline served 345,000 pre-ordered plant-based meals to passengers and the airline's chefs have devised 170 vegan recipes. All Emirates vegan meals come with desserts; the airline also serves vegan cheese and gourmet chocolates.

Regular meals will still be available on all Emirates flights throughout Veganuary.

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Read more:

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