I have been asking myself this question for a while, is it worth eating the meals supplied on long haul flights? From a monetary point of view the answer is yes, they are part of the fare you’ve paid on a full service airline, so it makes sense to eat them since they are not costing you extra. They will save you money by not buying food in airports where eating is usually more expensive than food outlets elsewhere. What about the quality and nutritional value of these meals? Many of the better airlines these days have well-known chefs curating the menus, not just for First and Business Class passengers but also for those in Premium Economy and Economy Class. So there’s no question...
There are a couple of things about staying in a hotel that annoy me and both are about the guests, the inconsiderate ones. The first are the noisy ones who completely forget others are also staying in the same hotel. The second those with behavioural issues, mostly bad manners at breakfast. Of the two I detest the most the latter. A person’s character can be determined in a few ways, how they speak, how they dress, how they act, whom they associate with, etc., but also how they behave in front of food and how they eat. In hotels you’ll see this especially at breakfast the first meal of the day when people are not fully awake; like zombies acting from their subconscious. You...
Some may ask why are there hotels at airports when most people travel to the centre of cities or towns where they’ll be staying while holidaying or doing business? The short answer is convenience. Mostly for those that require a place to stay immediately before or after their flight. They are perfect for people who do not live close to a major airport and have difficulty getting there within a required time before a flight or perhaps a late flight when public transport may not be available. A good example are country people that come from outside cities and are required to travel a fair distance. Also business people who want an easy transition between doing business and flying in or out. There are...
