We could debate this until the cows come home !!
The fact is menu restrictions based on destination are an unavoidable fact of business for airlines whether they (or we) agree with it or not.
To single out QF for having a Halal food menu to and from the Middle East is a total distraction from some of the other quite reasonable points that have been raised.
I think that argument/line of reasoning sums it up quite nicely.
I'd leave it at that if it wasn't for the other quotes
I don't think anyone's beliefs are being imposed on anyone else, rather the airlines are making a commercial decision based on where they're flying and what passengers' dietary requirements are likely to be. So yes, it seems reasonable that given there are likely to be a lot of Hindus flying to and from India, an airline might choose to serve chicken or lamb rather than beef. Or flying to the Middle East (or Israel, for that matter), they may avoid pork. Because it will keep the greatest number of their passengers happy and fed.
For or those of us without cultural reasons for avoiding particular foods, it's not even really an imposition. I can eat pig anytime (and do!) so if I get chicken on the plane, well, I just hope it's tasty!
My emphasis added.
I don't pretend to know the number of guests flying onwards to Europe/UK compared to those either stopping completely in the UAE, or briefly, however my
assumption is that on QF the
majority would be flying on, and as such, being the greatest number of passengers, would have
likely enjoyed a
full English breakfast (including bacon), as I am led to believe was previously offered on the route before arrival.
Redirect - forget cultural sensitivities....
Please explain to me why any single food item (or even food group) should be a requirement on an airline or route??
Seriously? Flip the argument right around.
I like Nutella - so why should I not be able to demand that every airline serve it as an option.
Or Coco Pops for the breakfast option, or smoked salmon, or peking duck for that matter (you do realise just how delicious peking duck is right??).
Or why we are inflicted with Neil Perry new age cough all the time - I really like the Neil Perry Old School cough - but they don't serve it.... Should I have the right to demand it - and complain when I don't get my chocolate bread and butter pudding.
To flip it around, I would say that certain destinations can be known for having a dish that is central or unique to them. It may not be served all the time - heck, the locals might not even like it - but it can be seen as being that countries culinary contribution to the world. Occasionally you see this dish, dishes or ingredient offered to passengers because of this. I would imagine Peking duck is offered into China by some airlines who think of it as the national dish? I know whenever I "Eat on Q" on my mothers flights into/out of HKG the special is always something Asian, that HKG is known for. Who'd have thought!
So I don't see why it would be too absurd for an English dish, even if it had pork or alcohol in it, to be an "Eat on Q" special dish for those that wanted it. After all, you're highlighting what the country you 're arriving into is known or famous for.
Samh004 - I know you loved that pudding too mate.
It is a real travesty that they stopped offering that as an item on the menu! It was amazingly tasty!
If you get offered Chicken or Beef on your next Perth flight - are you gonna complain that there's no pork?
So - you can argue why things aren't served on a flight/airline/route - or you can accept that your favorite food items may or may not appear onboard an aircraft cabin at any particular time.
I think it's utterly ridiculous for anyone to be demanding any particular type of food to be included in the options at any time on any airline.
There's a reason generic (hot or cold) or (meat or vege) options are generally provided - so that most people get something that they are ok with.
Special meals are available for those with specific requirements.
There is no, and has never been any special provision for the airline to include your favourite items.
I would agree with you that no one should have the right to demand anything. I'd also agree that there's no special provisions that they include your favourite items. But I just think it's absurd that what was once offered is no longer offered, all because a small proportion of guests (assumption again I know) are treating the transit as a destination rather than the other way around.
All that said now, I think you just stumbled upon the next revolution to premium travel. Coming to First class soon, but perhaps Business eventually, the ability to customise what you want, demand specific things (within a budget/pay extra if outside) and get your favourite delicacies in the air!
*Seriously, I don't care that I can't eat bacon onboard QF1... I haven't had any since I got braces anyway! 
