This flight was going to be very unusual, right from the off, as we both have elected to take several months' off drinking - which of course, is both the overarching theme of this blog, and a pivotal part of my travel experience. So that left us with just this; a bland, miniature … [Read more...] about Etihad & The Average Japanese Lunch
Etihad & The Late Supper
After an on-the-ground delay of pushing close to 3 hours to our departure from Singapore, it was almost certainly the one and only time that I could count my fortunes for not having sufficient time to procure my usual volume of pre-drinks in the lounge beforehand. … [Read more...] about Etihad & The Late Supper
Emirates & The Uninspired Offering
For an airline as renowned and beloved worldwide as Emirates, I was expecting something relatively breathtaking - indeed, their own menu alludes to wanting to create something extraordinary, not just the usual 'chicken or beef', and yet here we are, with a menu that leads with … [Read more...] about Emirates & The Uninspired Offering
Malaysia Airlines & The Korean Chicken (or Fish)
I've yet to receive a particularly memorable lunchtime repast flying on Malaysia Airlines, and today would not be the day to right that wrong, with a choice between either 'Korean chicken', or, rather oddly on a Malaysian domestic flight in a country with an excellent culinary … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines & The Korean Chicken (or Fish)
AirAsia & The Early Morning Chicken Dinner
The curses of having to pre-book a meal months in advance without context or any real thoughtfulness struck, and I wound up sat looking at this 'Roast Chicken' dinner at approximately 6:30am, at a time I'd either more regularly be sleeping off a hangover, or looking for the first … [Read more...] about AirAsia & The Early Morning Chicken Dinner