Are You Traveling During Ramadan? These Airlines Have Customized Offerings for Fasting Travelers

As the Holy month of Ramadan begins, Muslims worldwide engage in a period of spiritual devotion and fasting. During this time, the airlines have implemented tailored solutions to accommodate the needs of fasting passengers.

From in-flight amenities to ground services, these airlines have tailored offerings to accommodate passengers‘ religious observances, ensuring a smooth and enriching travel experience during this significant time. Let’s delve into the provisions introduced by these airlines, designed to honor the traditions of Ramadan while facilitating seamless air travel.

Emirates and etihad Airlines are rolling out tailored services to accommodate intermittent fasting passengers, ensuring a seamless and enriching travel experience during this significant time.

Emirates, has rolled out a range of special services to ensure a seamless and enriching experience for its passengers. emirates is providing thousands of meal boxes for fasting travelers both on board and at boarding gates. These boxes contain essential items to break the fast, including water, laban, bananas, and dates. Moreover, Emirates is screening a variety of religious content and popular TV shows on its in-flight entertainment system, ICE.

At Emirates lounges in Dubai International Airport, passengers can indulge in traditional Arabic sweets, dates, and coffee during Ramadan. The lounges offer a rich selection of Arabic dishes, including hot and cold mezze, lentil soup, mixed grill, and various desserts like kunafa and basboussa. Dedicated prayer rooms and ablution facilities are also available to ensure a peaceful environment for worship.

To accurately determine the timings for imsak (the beginning of fasting) and iftar (the breaking of fast) while in-flight, emirates flights uses a unique tool that calculates these timings based on the aircraft’s location. Passengers are informed of the iftar time by the captain when the sun sets.

Similarly, Etihad Airways is offering tailored amenities for fasting travelers. Premium lounges in Abu Dhabi, New York, Washington DC, and London Heathrow serve traditional Ramadan refreshments, including laban, Vimto, and date milk. Guests can enjoy specially curated Iftar meals onboard flights, featuring dishes like harira soup, chicken biryani, and Vimto cheesecake.

Dedicated prayer areas and real-time electronic Qibla pointers are provided by etihad airways
to allow guests to observe their religious practices while traveling. The airline’s entertainment system, E-BOX, offers a selection of Ramadan programming and religious content, including the Holy Quran and cooking shows like “Chef Bil Bait.”

Travelers arriving in Abu Dhabi during Ramadan can experience the emirate’s rich cultural heritage through various activities, such as sharing Iftar at hotels or tents, visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, or taking a sunset stroll along the Corniche.