Continuing on my food theme today, ABC put out a list of items to avoid before flying. No. 1: McDonald’s Extra Value Meal* *They clarified: "Okay, so we’re using Mickey D’s as the embodiment of greasy, artery-clogging fast-food joints typically...
CAUTION: Your Airline Meal Could Be Tainted
Earlier this year I blogged about the problems discovered in LSG Sky Chefs’ flight kitchen at Denver International Airport. Unfortunately, it appears the problem is more widespread: Many meals served to passengers on major airlines are prepared in unsanitary...
Since when is United’s meal service in domestic first class better than in international first class?
I was dismayed to read about Lucky’s dismal meal last week from Tokyo to Seoul last in United’s three-cabin international first. United has worked hard the last few years to upgrade the premium cabins on all its international 767 and 747...
My first experience with United’s "enhanced" meal service
Last week, UA announced changes to their premium class meal service on North American flights. I had a chance to try out some of the changes earlier this week. SFO-IAD, UA792, departing 2300 For years, UA has offered a...
A History of Airline Meals
Check out this audio clip from NPR on the history of in-flight airline food. I particularly like the perspective at the end: But there’s a paradox the airlines ignore. Is that when we get on board, we come to...
End of an Era: Continental to Eliminate Complimentary Food on Most North American Flights
An end of an era. Continental announced today that it will phase out complimentary meals in Economy on all North American flights under six hours. Continental Airlines Inc., the last big U.S. airline to operate catering kitchens and to serve...
