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Qantas Unveils Latest New Menus for Summer

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While you may be dying to show off your new swimsuit on the beach (and if you are, then you’re clearly better at avoiding chocolate than I am), Australian carrier Qantas is equally as eager to share their new summer menus with the world. Qantas has been teaming up with Australian superchef Neil Perry of…

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You’ll Never Guess Which City Has the Most Expensive Room Service

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If I asked you to name the city that has the most expensive room service in the world, what would you say? New York? Tokyo? London? Those answers are all wrong. WRONG, I TELL YOU! Didn’t you say you were a room service major in college? Apparently not. Luckily, the fine folks at Hotels.com just…

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7 Unbelievable Ways Airlines Are Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

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You may be firmly fixated on the post-work margaritas that are waiting for you after quitting time today, but airlines all over the world are celebrating Cinco de Mayo all day with outlandish celebrations, in-flight cocktails, and a whole lot of mariachi music. While this may just look like May 5 on the calendar, we…

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Map Happy’s Awesome Guide to Special Meals on Airlines

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We humans are all unique snowflakes in this world and that means all of humanity doesn’t eat the same thing at the same time. Airlines know this all too well and that’s why they offer special meals to accommodate the plethora of dietary restrictions we flyers throw at them. Whether you’re following a diet that…

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Qantas Switches From Trays to Happy Meals in Economy

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Every flyer has their own little pet peeves when they’re traveling. From water-logged sinks in the bathrooms to babies anywhere within three rows, there’s always something to get under your skin. My pet peeve? The in-flight meal tray. Once it’s on your tray-table, you’re stuck with it until the flight attendants come by to collect…

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Saveur Magazine Names Five Great Airports for Eating Around The World

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In terms of food magazines, Saveur is one of the top names in the business. As a subscriber, I get the latest issue as soon as they ship and I was elated to see that March’s “Five To Try” segment was about “Luscious Layovers.” I would have preferred if they consulted Fly&Dine for some help,…

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Qantas Gives Premium Economy Diners the Freedom of Choice

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If you’re not flying in a premium cabin, odds are against you in the war over in-flight dining. Most carriers only give the big ticket passengers the option to choose their own meal ahead of time, but Qantas is changing the game a bit. Their “Select on Q-Eat” program now covers Premium Economy travelers on…

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