New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- Tata-owned Air India (AI) announced it will offer halal meals-often labelled as 'Muslim meals' (MOML)- only on certain select routes, including those to Saudi Arabia and Haj pilgrimage journeys. This shift comes as AI consolidates operations with Vistara, another Tata Group airline, as part of a strategy to streamline services.

In an internal circular issued on November 10, AI issued new guidelines requiring halal-certified meals on Saudi-bound flights. The airline will provide halal certificates for meals on routes to Jeddah, Dammam, Riyadh, Medina, and all Haj flights. For passengers on other routes, AI's standard meal options will be available, but only if pre-booked.

The circular also details that pre-booked me...