Can the flight booking API add meal requests for my customers?

Yes, a flight booking API can add meal requests for a customer when the airline and the selected fare support this service. The available choices may include standard meals and special meals for dietary, religious or medical needs, but the exact options come from the airline.

A meal request is normally added to the flight reservation using the traveller details and the relevant journey segment. Some airlines accept the request during booking, while others only accept it after the reservation has been created. The API may also return a status showing whether the request was accepted, declined or is still waiting for confirmation.

A request does not always guarantee that the meal will be provided. Availability can depend on the route, cabin, departure time, airline rules and how close the flight is to departure. Some meals may only be offered on certain flights, and some airlines may require the traveller to arrange the request directly. Any charge also depends on the airline and fare conditions.

Before offering meal selection to customers, check which airlines and meal request types are supported by your flight booking API and whether confirmation is returned after the request is sent.