You're lucky! At least you're able to bring food to feed the family. In a couple of months, I'm flying a budget airline (Scoot, an offshoot of Singapore Airlines) that specifically forbids passengers from bringing any food or beverages on board. That leaves the passengers on our 12-hour flight the options of either buying the airline's offerings -- whatever their quality, selection and price -- or going without food and drink for the 12 hours.
OMG. I remember when flying was a once in a lifetime treat. My parents stashed me on a plane at 8yo to visit my grandparents for the summer. We had to drive from South GA to the metropolis of Atlanta. A nice lady took charge of me. My parents could actually walk to the gate with me, in fact they boarded the plane to help seat me. I didn’t appreciate it at the time but I’m pretty sure I was in first class - far away from the cigarette smoke. My grandparents drove from northern Indiana to meet me in Chicago, waiting, smiling at the gate. The nice airplane lady in a uniform “handed” me off with a smile and a hug. I’ve made close to a hundred journeys since then, mostly memorable (even with adult beverages). There’s nothing that beats being confined in a silver cylinder with your mother. You are so lucky. I hope you can afford better flights soon. You know you are fortunate if your children are comfortable and don’t cry the entire flight. Love the 3 ingredient recipe. Give us more. Chick peas are a meal in themselves.
That is so true--we are beyond blessed to be able to see the world with our sweet babies. I couldn't be happier <3 And thank you for sharing these wonderful memories
"I remember when traveling on an airplane meant decent meals, late-night snacks, and seats that were big enough that I could sprawl out in them comfortably."
The problem is, you're not rich. Airlines (like many other businesses) are catering to the high-end customer. The passengers paying the lowest fares get the smallest seats and the worst in-flight amenities (if any) and now don't even get frequent flyer miles. OTOH if you pay more, you are successively better treated--on the ground and in the air.
Interesting that you can carry home-prepared food. I'm used to no food allowed but some food available for purchase in the pathways close to the gates. Oh, and never heard of tube tomato paste! (Not kept cold for hours?)
I travel to Europe every few years and have been fortunate to fly airlines like KLM. Even in coach, In-flight meals are very good, snacks frequent, and I swear the seats are roomier. It can be done! US airlines simply choose not to.
Suddenly, I remember riding the Greyhound bus or the train with my grandmother. She had a large black bag with provisions for the road, although I cannot recall what we ate, maybe some Vienna sausages from cans? That probably influenced my "carry your own food" mindset. As an adult, I became adept at packing foods for car trips. When I had occasion to fly, I always made sure that I had muffins, rolls, nuts, crackers, or homemade granola bars. These days, I would add a low-sodium package of salmon.
You're lucky! At least you're able to bring food to feed the family. In a couple of months, I'm flying a budget airline (Scoot, an offshoot of Singapore Airlines) that specifically forbids passengers from bringing any food or beverages on board. That leaves the passengers on our 12-hour flight the options of either buying the airline's offerings -- whatever their quality, selection and price -- or going without food and drink for the 12 hours.
Oh my gosh that is truly a new low!! Please come back and let us know how it goes
I hope they serve allergy free/gluten free meals to passengers that have been properly prepared. If not that’s a major dealbreaker.
Right, and what about people who need to eat frequent meals for medical reasons? This is such a ridiculous policy
OMG. I remember when flying was a once in a lifetime treat. My parents stashed me on a plane at 8yo to visit my grandparents for the summer. We had to drive from South GA to the metropolis of Atlanta. A nice lady took charge of me. My parents could actually walk to the gate with me, in fact they boarded the plane to help seat me. I didn’t appreciate it at the time but I’m pretty sure I was in first class - far away from the cigarette smoke. My grandparents drove from northern Indiana to meet me in Chicago, waiting, smiling at the gate. The nice airplane lady in a uniform “handed” me off with a smile and a hug. I’ve made close to a hundred journeys since then, mostly memorable (even with adult beverages). There’s nothing that beats being confined in a silver cylinder with your mother. You are so lucky. I hope you can afford better flights soon. You know you are fortunate if your children are comfortable and don’t cry the entire flight. Love the 3 ingredient recipe. Give us more. Chick peas are a meal in themselves.
That is so true--we are beyond blessed to be able to see the world with our sweet babies. I couldn't be happier <3 And thank you for sharing these wonderful memories
"I remember when traveling on an airplane meant decent meals, late-night snacks, and seats that were big enough that I could sprawl out in them comfortably."
The problem is, you're not rich. Airlines (like many other businesses) are catering to the high-end customer. The passengers paying the lowest fares get the smallest seats and the worst in-flight amenities (if any) and now don't even get frequent flyer miles. OTOH if you pay more, you are successively better treated--on the ground and in the air.
Very true--the K shaped economy strikes again
Interesting that you can carry home-prepared food. I'm used to no food allowed but some food available for purchase in the pathways close to the gates. Oh, and never heard of tube tomato paste! (Not kept cold for hours?)
I'm just lucky we were able to make it work one way or another--and I also usually buy my tomato paste in glass jars
My stores have only canned tomato paste!
I travel to Europe every few years and have been fortunate to fly airlines like KLM. Even in coach, In-flight meals are very good, snacks frequent, and I swear the seats are roomier. It can be done! US airlines simply choose not to.
So true--our flight out with Air France was wonderful
Suddenly, I remember riding the Greyhound bus or the train with my grandmother. She had a large black bag with provisions for the road, although I cannot recall what we ate, maybe some Vienna sausages from cans? That probably influenced my "carry your own food" mindset. As an adult, I became adept at packing foods for car trips. When I had occasion to fly, I always made sure that I had muffins, rolls, nuts, crackers, or homemade granola bars. These days, I would add a low-sodium package of salmon.
I love the inclusion of salmon--what a great snack hack! Your grandmother sounds like my kind of gal