How can passengers with special dietary requirements ensure they receive appropriate meals?

To ensure that passengers with special dietary requirements receive appropriate meals, it is essential to make a request at least 48 hours in advance via the Special Service Request (SSR) system. This proactive approach allows the airline to plan and prepare the necessary meals ahead of time, accommodating the specific dietary needs of each passenger.

Requesting the meal requirement well in advance is critical because airlines often have limited availability of special meals on board. By submitting the request ahead of time, the airline can procure or prepare the specific meal that meets the dietary needs, ensuring that it is available when the passenger boards the flight. This systematic process helps prevent any last-minute issues and guarantees that the meal served aligns with the passenger’s dietary preferences or restrictions.

Other options do not provide the same level of guarantee. Informing the flight attendants upon boarding may not be effective, as they might not have the capacity to accommodate specific requests if meals have already been allocated. Selecting from the in-flight menu typically refers to standard meal options that may not cater to special dietary needs. Calling Ryanair on the day of the flight would likely be too late, as meal preparations already need to be completed prior to boarding. Therefore, the advance request process is the most reliable method to ensure appropriate meal service