Author Topic: Beyond Mile-High Grub: Can Airline Food Be Tasty?  (Read 4080 times)

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Re: Beyond Mile-High Grub: Can Airline Food Be Tasty?
« Reply #25 on: March 12, 2012, 12:21:05 PM »

Do they let you carry empty mags?.....seems like a good place to keep them....


Nope mags are in checked bags as well.

Do you carry ammo as well? ???

No ammo either.

Now mind you this is all into Kuwait.  But go into Iraq or Afghanistan you are ready for whatever is going to come in.
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Re: Beyond Mile-High Grub: Can Airline Food Be Tasty?
« Reply #26 on: March 12, 2012, 08:09:29 PM »
Air travel in general seems to be designed to see how much abuse and indignity the travelers will endure.   :mad:

I can't imagine why anyone would do it voluntarily  ???

I don't.

In fact, I have informed my wife that anywhere in the continental United States, if I go there I drive there. If she can't hack a four day drive, SHE can fly, and I'll meet her on the other end.
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Re: Beyond Mile-High Grub: Can Airline Food Be Tasty?
« Reply #27 on: March 12, 2012, 09:24:22 PM »
Knowing how touchy the Army can be about "sensitive items," I'm guessing they simply don't tolerate issued weapons and electronics being separated from whomever is assigned to them. Knives and magazines they don't care about so much.
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Re: Beyond Mile-High Grub: Can Airline Food Be Tasty?
« Reply #28 on: March 12, 2012, 09:27:00 PM »
I don't.

In fact, I have informed my wife that anywhere in the continental United States, if I go there I drive there. If she can't hack a four day drive, SHE can fly, and I'll meet her on the other end.

I am with you brother - driving limit, and travel states must have reciprocity with OH!
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Re: Beyond Mile-High Grub: Can Airline Food Be Tasty?
« Reply #29 on: March 12, 2012, 09:34:39 PM »
In fact, I have informed my wife that anywhere in the continental United States, if I go there I drive there. If she can't hack a four day drive, SHE can fly, and I'll meet her on the other end.


That's about how I feel about it. Even before 9-11, airline flight was boring and restricting. Car trips are scenic, educational, independent, and allow for all manner of different pursuits. You stop and eat what you want, when and where you want. If you have the time, you can stop at historic sites, not-so-historic sites, or bizarre gift shops. You could even get some camping in, along the way.

Not that I ever go anywhere anymore. :(
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Re: Beyond Mile-High Grub: Can Airline Food Be Tasty?
« Reply #30 on: March 12, 2012, 10:42:39 PM »
Best lasagna I've ever had was at 35,000 feet or so over Missouri on a United flight in 1992.
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Re: Beyond Mile-High Grub: Can Airline Food Be Tasty?
« Reply #31 on: March 12, 2012, 10:48:50 PM »
Why does anyone care about airplane food?  Airplanes are for travelling, not for eating. If you want good food on a plane, pack your own or buy something at the airport. Airplane food sucks because it is an afterthought these days.
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Re: Beyond Mile-High Grub: Can Airline Food Be Tasty?
« Reply #32 on: March 13, 2012, 12:17:41 AM »
Best lasagna I've ever had was at 35,000 feet or so over Missouri on a United flight in 1992.


Best lasagna I've had was also on an airplane back around that time-frame. Why? Pepperoni!

Of course, I don't like lasagna, so...
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Re: Beyond Mile-High Grub: Can Airline Food Be Tasty?
« Reply #33 on: March 13, 2012, 12:58:01 AM »
It always comes back to pepperoni, doesn't it?      ;/
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Re: Beyond Mile-High Grub: Can Airline Food Be Tasty?
« Reply #34 on: March 13, 2012, 06:08:40 AM »
Air travel in general seems to be designed to see how much abuse and indignity the travelers will endure.   :mad:

I can't imagine why anyone would do it voluntarily  ???

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Re: Beyond Mile-High Grub: Can Airline Food Be Tasty?
« Reply #35 on: March 13, 2012, 07:15:29 AM »
"I can't imagine why anyone would do it voluntarily"

And walking isn't always an option.
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Re: Beyond Mile-High Grub: Can Airline Food Be Tasty?
« Reply #36 on: March 13, 2012, 08:04:26 AM »
Until earlier this year, I hadn't flown since before 9/11.  I was prepared for the worst when I walked up to Security.  It actually turned out to be easier than pre-9/11.  I didn't get the nudoscope and didn't have to boot my laptop (a huge time waster).  I did have to slip off my shoes at Dulles, but not at Heathrow.  Nobody wanded me at either location, I just walked through the metal detector and retrieved my stuff.

When we planned our vacation to Disney this summer, our initial plan was to drive the 14hrs from here to there.  However, when I saw gas prices rising and predictions of $4-$5 gas for this summer, I ran the numbers and took a look at discount airline tickets.  I found I was able to fly my entire family for $800 while a drive would cost a minimum of $300 (not including meal stops and with gas at its current price).  The idea of a 2hr flight vs a 14hr drive with two young children is appealing in the extreme (I've made longer drives 3x before, so I know how it works).  Not to mention the wear and tear on our vehicle...

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Re: Beyond Mile-High Grub: Can Airline Food Be Tasty?
« Reply #37 on: March 13, 2012, 10:38:17 AM »
Is it bad that whenever I see this thread come up in the list I read it as Mile-High Club not Grub.   ???
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Re: Beyond Mile-High Grub: Can Airline Food Be Tasty?
« Reply #38 on: March 13, 2012, 01:23:22 PM »
Is it bad that whenever I see this thread come up in the list I read it as Mile-High Club not Grub.   ???

First time I noticed!  =D
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Re: Beyond Mile-High Grub: Can Airline Food Be Tasty?
« Reply #39 on: March 13, 2012, 02:21:10 PM »
Is it bad that whenever I see this thread come up in the list I read it as Mile-High Club not Grub.   ???

I don't think even that would help airline food....
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Re: Beyond Mile-High Grub: Can Airline Food Be Tasty?
« Reply #40 on: March 13, 2012, 03:10:54 PM »
Does the Mile High Club involve eating?  Cause if it does, where do I send my application?  :angel:
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Re: Beyond Mile-High Grub: Can Airline Food Be Tasty?
« Reply #41 on: March 13, 2012, 06:07:36 PM »
Does the Mile High Club involve eating?  Cause if it does, where do I send my application?  :angel:

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