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Order ahead; no special meals in Euro Traveller

PartlyOn requestAirline policy

Halal-certified Muslim meal on international flights from Japan

NoServedAirline policy

NoServedAirline policy

Answered in wordsIn Ramadan 2023 BA offered dates and laban on 14 Heathrow routes; we found no later programme.Traveller or press report

YesCarried freeAirline policy

Jeddah departures only; BA's Jeddah route ended in April 2026

YesGuaranteed, freeAirline policy

Each child under 12 sits next to an adult from the booking; others may be split

Answered in wordsSeats can be chosen at booking in all classes on most fares; a paid service covers extra-legroom seats.Airline policy

YesPermittedAirline policy

Tunic and hijab option in the uniform since 2023

Answered in wordsFlies to Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Cairo, Islamabad and more, but its Jeddah route ended in April 2026.Traveller or press report

Answered in wordsIts only Middle East route is Haneda to Doha; connections beyond are on Qatar Airways.Airline policy

Airline policyHalal is a special meal to order in advance; there are no special meals in short-haul economy.

Airline policyA halal-certified Muslim meal is offered in all classes on flights from Japan; other flights' meals are not certified.

Airline policyJAL names Japan Islamic Trust as the certifier for the whole production of its Muslim meal.

Traveller or press reportForum posters say the Muslim meal is a fixed set menu, so ordering it means no main-menu choice.

Traveller or press reportTwo first-hand reports describe the Muslim meal served as ordered; it is confirmed at check-in.

Airline policyCodeshare flights run by other airlines may not offer special meals at all.

Airline policyAlcohol is part of the service from World Traveller up; no dry routes are published.

Airline policyChampagne and sake are served in business class and the Haneda lounge; no dry routes are published.

Traveller or press reportIn Ramadan 2023 BA offered dates and laban on 14 Heathrow routes; we found no later programme.

Airline policyJAL has no prayer space of its own; Narita Terminal 2 and Haneda Terminals 2 and 3 have prayer rooms.

Airline policyThe A350-1000 has lavatories with a multi-function bidet; which cabins have them is not stated.

Airline policyThe 2023 uniform includes a tunic and hijab option.

Traveller or press reportForum posters say crew often tell passengers all Middle East meals are halal, which BA does not publish.

Airline policyJAL's code of conduct rules out religious discrimination; one passenger reports courteous service.

Airline policyNo passenger cases found; a tribunal dismissed a Muslim crew member's discrimination claim.

Airline policyEach child under 12 sits next to an adult free; keeping the whole family together may cost extra.

Airline policySeats can be chosen at booking in all classes on most fares; a paid service covers extra-legroom seats.

Airline policyFive litres of Zamzam fly free from Jeddah, but BA's Jeddah route ended in April 2026.

Traveller or press reportFlies to Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Cairo, Islamabad and more, but its Jeddah route ended in April 2026.

Airline policyIts only Middle East route is Haneda to Doha; connections beyond are on Qatar Airways.