Emirates meal service during Ramadan

[AnnaB]

Just saw an article about Emirates offerings during Ramadan. While I think it is great that the airline provides for its Muslim passengers during their holy month, it also feels as if I, as a non-muslim, dont get the same level of food and service as I normally would.

Also (having worked with many Muslims during Ramadan, seeing their lack of concentration and how tired they can be), how does this relate to the captains and their beliefs. Do they fast the entire day and do that effect air safety?

I do realise that this is not limited to Emirates but also effects Qatar and Etihad.

What are your thoughts? Have anyone flown Emirates during Ramadan and seen a difference or is it mostly in the media it is shown?

https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-returns-with-signature-iftar-service-for-ramadan

Emirates airline unveils Ramadan Iftar boxes - Culture & Society - ArabianBusiness.com

 

[Pushka]

We flew on Emirates during Ramadan 2 years ago and noticed no difference whatsoever.

In Dubai itself though and the Hotel (IC) it was a different story. No alcohol in Hotel until after 7.30pm and same in all restaurants. Which were closed until sundown. Food and drink paces shut until sundown even in malls. In hotels you had to eat behind screens. And it was sooo hot.

 

[zainman]

I don't think any muslim captain would be fasting in Ramadan while on duty. You are permitted to skip fasts if you are travelling, but you must make up for skipped ones afterwards

 

[RooFlyer]

Not strictly your question, sorry; I flew Oman Air (J) during Ramadan in the daytime, out of Muscat. When I asked for a G&T I was expecting a 'sorry, no alcohol due to Ramadan' (and that would have been fine) but what I got was 'sometimes they load it, sometimes not - I'll go and look'. She reported that there was Chevis Regal available, but no other alcohol.

The meal service in J was some wraps for a flight of a couple of hours - very basic. Not sure if due to Ramadan or not, but pretty basic for a well rated J service generally.

 

[Pushka]

I've flown on Emirates a few times and the crew has been very culturally diverse - not that it doesn't mean they aren't Muslim of course.

 

[hb13]

Also (having worked with many Muslims during Ramadan, seeing their lack of concentration and how tired they can be), how does this relate to the captains and their beliefs. Do they fast the entire day and do that effect air safety?

Can you prove this? Because this statement is an ignorant generalization that is in fact not true. I know for a fact this would offend many of the 1.6 million+ Muslims around the world.

Every airline will in some way celebrate cultural or religious events from where they are based. Qantas for example will make a big deal when Christmas comes along, and there is nothing wrong with this at all.

If you don't like it, don't fly with them.

 

[lathiat]

Can you prove this? Because this statement is an ignorant generalization that is in fact not true. I know for a fact this would offend many of the 1.6 million+ Muslims around the world.

Every airline will in some way celebrate cultural or religious events from where they are based. Qantas for example will make a big deal when Christmas comes along, and there is nothing wrong with this at all.

If you don't like it, don't fly with them.

I think you've got your hat on backwards, he was asking a question if it would; not making an actual statement in any way. Read it again and have another try...

 

[RooFlyer]

I think you've got your hat on backwards, he was asking a question if it would; not making an actual statement in any way. Read it again and have another try...

And correct the glaring error, at the same time.

 

[AnnaB]

Can you prove this? Because this statement is an ignorant generalization that is in fact not true. I know for a fact this would offend many of the 1.6 million+ Muslims around the world.

Every airline will in some way celebrate cultural or religious events from where they are based. Qantas for example will make a big deal when Christmas comes along, and there is nothing wrong with this at all.

If you don't like it, don't fly with them.

It was actually a question on how it could relate to certain groups of people, working in high risk situations. Not only limited to pilots (even though it is relevant at this forum), it can be surgeons or anaesthetists or any other person whose work and concentration might affect others lives.
I have worked with many Muslims celebrating Ramadan while overseas, and even though they did not do what would be considered essential work or work in high stress/risk situations, they did lack in concentration later in the day. They were actually the ones telling me that it was hard to fast while working as they were lacking in energy and still expected to do a full days work.

It was in no way meant as derogatory, and I am sorry if it was perceived that way.

 

[Andyzx]

Hi All
Just wanted to get any recent experience on flights ex SYD or LHR related to Ramadan. We are booing for next year during this time.
Any comments on Food, Drinks and general service would be most welcome,
Thanks

 

[Pushka]

Hi All
Just wanted to get any recent experience on flights ex SYD or LHR related to Ramadan. We are booing for next year during this time.
Any comments on Food, Drinks and general service would be most welcome,
Thanks

We travelled on EK during 2014 and there was no change to service. The lounges were serving as normal. Qatar lounges on the other hand do not serve alcohol during the day.