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Air India Unveils New Changes to HALAL Meat in Inflight Meals

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Air India has introduced significant changes to its inflight meal policy, particularly regarding halal-certified non-vegetarian meals, in response to the diverse dietary preferences of its passengers.

Effective from Sunday, November 10, the airline announced that it will no longer provide halal-certified non-vegetarian meals for Hindu and Sikh passengers. Instead, passengers can pre-book a Muslim Meal (MOML), which will still be halal-certified, ensuring that those who specifically request halal options can continue to receive them.

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The decision to adjust the meal offerings reflects Air India’s commitment to accommodating the various dietary needs of its diverse passenger base.

Under the new policy, the air india food menu will introduce non-halal non-vegetarian meal options, alongside its existing “Hindu Meal” that excludes beef and pork. This move is designed to cater to the dietary requirements of different faith groups while maintaining respect for their religious practices.

The announcement has been widely appreciated by many Hindu and Sikh passengers, who view the decision as a respectful gesture towards their cultural and religious traditions.

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By discontinuing halal-certified meals for Hindus and Sikhs, Air India is seen as addressing the growing demand for more inclusive meal options.

This shift is also seen as a stand against the so-called “halal mafia,” which some believe has influenced meal policies on airlines in India.

In a press release, air india plane further clarified the details of the new meal offerings. “MOML (Muslim Meal): Pre-booked meals labeled with a ‘MOML’ sticker are considered special meals (SPML),” the airline explained.

“A Halal Certificate will be provided only for the pre-booked MOML meal. All meals on flights to Saudi Arabia will remain halal-certified, with a Halal Certificate available for sectors to Jeddah, Dammam, Riyadh, and Medina, including Haj flights.”

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Apply Now: British Airways Opens 2024 Graduate and Apprenticeship Schemes

British Airways has officially opened applications for 270 graduate and apprenticeship positions for 2024, offering exciting opportunities in a variety of fields, from customer service and aircraft maintenance to digital roles.

This marks an important step in the airline’s ongoing efforts to attract fresh talent and build a skilled workforce for the future. One of the key highlights of this year’s recruitment drive is the introduction of the new Digital Graduate scheme.

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Successful applicants will play a pivotal role in supporting British Airways’ £7bn transformation plan, focusing on modernising and upgrading the airline’s IT infrastructure to enhance the customer digital experience.

This initiative is part of the airline’s broader strategy to stay at the forefront of innovation in the aviation industry.

Graduates can apply for one of nine two-year schemes, with options available in Engineering, Finance, and Commercial Business. In addition to these graduate positions, there are also 11 apprenticeship schemes on offer, including Business Professional and Ground Operations roles.

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Three of these apprenticeship positions will be based across the UK in key locations: Customer Service Advisor roles in Manchester and Aircraft Maintenance positions at British Airways’ hangar facilities in Glasgow and Cardiff.

The airline has seen a significant increase in applications for both graduate and apprenticeship schemes in recent years, particularly following the pandemic. In 2023, british airways received over 20,000 applications—a rise of almost 10,000 from the previous year.

Graduate applications surged by 86%, while apprenticeship applications grew by 61%, underscoring the growing interest in careers in aviation.

To further support aspiring aviation professionals, British Airways encourages candidates to register on ‘Speedbird-Z’, its free online careers platform. Since its launch in 2019, Speedbird-Z has welcomed over 40,000 active users, offering them direct contact with experienced professionals from across the airline.

The platform provides valuable learning resources, industry insights, and confidence-building skills to help users embark on successful careers in aviation.

For those interested in exploring a career with British Airways, the airline’s Strategic Resourcing Team has actively participated in nearly 350 career and job fair events throughout 2024, meeting around 70,000 young people to inspire them to pursue careers in aviation.

With applications now open, aspiring graduates and apprentices have the opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team at one of the world’s leading airlines.