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| Above, an Ellison Onizuka Kona Airport boarding gate. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
There was a time when air travel was a joy. Included were friendly first class service, even in Economy. Free meals (well, they were a part of the flight ticket).
Since then, airlines treat their passengers like cattle and impose charges for any food items above the crappy crackers, cookies and drinks they hand out.
Hawaiian Airlines has joined the list of airlines doing away with free meals to Economy passengers.
The Travel reported:
Hawaiian Airlines has announced a complete overhaul of its in-flight dining options, and with it comes the end of free in-flight meal service on most transpacific flights connecting the United States mainland to Hawaii. This is the next step in a series of integrations and changes since the airline was acquired by Alaska Airlines that has included revamping its loyalty program and implementing controversial new dress code rules for employees.
Though the new in-flight meals were designed by a James Beard Award finalist and offer far more options than the previous complimentary menu, many customers only see the change as just another cash grab. Initial reactions online are mixed, though we won’t get the full review of the new menu until after it goes into effect July 1.
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