(a) whether the Air India has stopped serving non-vegetarian meals for economy class passengers on domestic routes;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether this is to cut down operational costs or due to any belief issues and if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Government is planning to impose the same condition on international routes too; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
The Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION
(Shri Jayant Sinha)
(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. Non-vegetarian meals have been discontinued in the Economy Class of Domestic Sector flights with effect from 20th June, 2017 to save costs, reduce wastage, improve service and also avoid any chances of mix up of meals. The expected annual saving is Rs.8-10 crore per annum. ;
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(d): No, Madam. .;
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(e): Does not arise in view of (d) above.