Flyin’ high with Dutch gin, croissants & more
Times are tough on the tarmac. On most flights these days, things feel decidedly more Welcome to the Jungle than Come Fly with Me.
Seats have shrunk. Fees have grown. Flight attendants are more likely to publicly shame you for overloading the overhead compartment than volunteer to fix you a martini just the way you like it. It’s tempting to file air travel alongside Terrell Owens in “Things that were once shockingly better than present times would lead you to believe.”
But not all airlines have given up the ghost on board. Little things, like top-shelf local gins in the complimentary drinks cart, or handmade shortbread just because, remind us how fulfilling (and, well, filling) air travel can be.
On the world’s most nourishing airlines, you might not eat like a king, but you can make out like a bandit. Here’s our take of the top eight air carriers providing satisfying snacks on a plane. [read]