SYDSpotter From Australia, joined Oct 2012, 113 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 21 hours ago) and read 13719 times:
Serving fast food kinda of cheapens the experience in my view, on a LCC I can understand but on a full service carrier? Does first and business class get the 'upsize' meal ?
It will also get awfully messy onboard. The cleaners aren't going to enjoy the crumbs and the greasy oil stains everywhere and its not going to be pleasant sitting in an enclosed cabin with that fried chicken/fast food smell lingering in the air.
usdcaguy From United States of America, joined Jan 2004, 753 posts, RR: 2 Reply 3, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 21 hours ago) and read 13571 times:
Why is the thought of KFC at 30,000 feet so depressing? I would much rather have a bucket of seaweed salad than a bucket of wings. Just think of the poor jet-lagged passengers dumping that junk on their tummies. I see a long wait for the lavs... Major fail.
usairways85 From United States of America, joined Nov 2001, 3097 posts, RR: 8 Reply 4, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 21 hours ago) and read 13507 times:
I don't know about Japan but in China KFC has become extremely popular. Didn't UA serve McDonalds for some time?
HiJazzey From Saudi Arabia, joined Sep 2005, 788 posts, RR: 1 Reply 5, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 20 hours ago) and read 13461 times:
Reheated fried chicken ...ugh
According to the LA times (I don't read the Daily Mail, thank you), they'll serve this as the second meal. I hope that means you at least still have a decent normal meal first.
SKAirbus From Norway, joined Oct 2007, 1325 posts, RR: 2 Reply 6, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 20 hours ago) and read 13392 times:
KFC is what you eat when you are incredibly drunk and need food before heading home on a night out, not a "light" meal to keep you going on a 12 hour flight.
What a ridiculous move and how irresponsible of the airline to serve food which such high fat content. Even though America is statistically the world's most overweight country, you don't need to suck up to that stereotype. I hope they have a Japanese meal option!
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AeroWesty From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 18832 posts, RR: 64 Reply 7, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 20 hours ago) and read 13346 times:
LOL, did anyone read the linked article? KFC is being served for just three months. The restaurant's fare is particularly trendy in Japan during the holidays.
Still, I don't know how crispy it will be after being reheated in a steam oven.
frmrCapCadet From United States of America, joined May 2008, 1501 posts, RR: 1 Reply 11, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 18 hours ago) and read 12706 times:
If KFC is doing a good job they will adapt the recipe to include a reheating, it could work fairly well. Not of course if you don't like KFC. Low carbers/diabetics can discard most of the skin, and still get a decent sized portion.
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longhauler From Canada, joined Mar 2004, 4275 posts, RR: 36 Reply 12, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 18 hours ago) and read 12637 times:
If one looks at the history of airline meals, it pretty well all started with fried chicken. It stays moist when reheated, and is accepted by most people.
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brilondon From Canada, joined Aug 2005, 3169 posts, RR: 1 Reply 13, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 16 hours ago) and read 11805 times:
Quoting AeroWesty (Reply 7): LOL, did anyone read the linked article? KFC is being served for just three months. The restaurant's fare is particularly trendy in Japan during the holidays.
Still, I don't know how crispy it will be after being reheated in a steam oven.
It won't be crispy unless they are putting deep fryers on board the aircraft, which I seriously doubt. It could be worse, they could be the catering as usual. Airline food sucks in every way possible. Even in First Class, the food is not the greatest. I rather eat in the restaurants at the airport before I fly. Than I can pick and choose whether I even have a meal on the plane. I get the flights that are like days long, but I would then bring a snack on board the aircraft. Most of the flights I am on only last up to about 8 hours and I can usually last that long ave the with out eating, not sure why you have the need to eat on an aircraft. The food is tasteless and no matter how much they try to dress it up, it still sucks.
IrishAyes From United States of America, joined Jan 2008, 1727 posts, RR: 5 Reply 14, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 16 hours ago) and read 11783 times:
This is unbelievably sad, IMO. Asian carriers are supposed to be setting the benchmark for global airlines. KFC is hardly "real" food. JAL just lost a ton of respect in my book.
SR117 From Mexico, joined Jun 2000, 753 posts, RR: 1 Reply 15, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 11423 times:
This isn't some sort of crazy wily move actually... This is part of a bigger campaign JAL has set up to serve food from popular fast food restaurants in Japan on board. Judging by the fact that this is not their first "restaurant" featured (It's actually the seventh) I'd venture to guess it's quite popular.
http://gigazine.net/news/20121128-jal-kfc-air/ That's in case you're wondering how it will work, I say it looks just fine and better than those "posh" wraps everyone seems to get as a second meal as transatlantic flights, even ANA has served a very sad looking burrito as a second meal on transpacific flights.
And for anyone with your panties in a knot about this, they'll also bring back the Yoshinoya meals for a limited time on the SAN-NRT and LAX-NRT flights so you have something to be aghast about on your westbound Pacific crossings as well .
Stitch From United States of America, joined Jul 2005, 26697 posts, RR: 83 Reply 16, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 10831 times:
Quoting SYDSpotter (Reply 2): Does first and business class get the 'upsize' meal?
Business Class gets mashed potatoes in addition to cole slaw.
First Class also gets mashed potatoes, but the bread is replaced with biscuits.
ordjoe From United States of America, joined Aug 2010, 581 posts, RR: 0 Reply 17, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 14 hours ago) and read 10607 times:
Quoting SR117 (Reply 15): I wish they'd bring back the Air Mos Burger.. yes, in the past they actually had Mosburger on board !
Oh that would be amazing, something Japanese, quick and not that expensive.
My thoughts, airline food is already extremely unhealthy for the most part, so I do not think we took that big of a step backward in that regard.
From my experience fried food does not reheat very well, but they might have a way around that via recipe and prep method.
I always thought in Asia that KFC while KFC might not be "upscale" in the strictest sense, it is much more accepted and popular than in the US. In the US it is viewed as more drunk food or you just want something in a hurry.
Sort of off topic, but I will say down in Grenada there is 1 KFC and it is actually quite good, probably has to do with the chicken being very local and fresh.
I just hope this is not being served in the F or J cabins.
trex8 From United States of America, joined Nov 2002, 3970 posts, RR: 14 Reply 19, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 14 hours ago) and read 10547 times:
In F it will be served on china plates, J on plastic and Y in a paper box! And oh, F and J will get choice of dark or white meat, original or extra crispy!
Stitch From United States of America, joined Jul 2005, 26697 posts, RR: 83 Reply 20, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 14 hours ago) and read 10481 times:
Quoting SR117 (Reply 15): And for anyone with your panties in a knot about this, they'll also bring back the Yoshinoya meals for a limited time on the SAN-NRT and LAX-NRT flights so you have something to be aghast about on your westbound Pacific crossings as well.
Well with Yoshinoya Beef Bowls all over LA and SAN, they were probably catering to the US crowd there, as well.
Quoting SR117 (Reply 15): I wish they'd bring back the Air Mos Burger.. yes, in the past they actually had Mosburger on board !
Now for a MOS Burger, I'd almost switch from NH to JL.
KiwiRob From New Zealand, joined Jun 2005, 5286 posts, RR: 3 Reply 21, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 14 hours ago) and read 10448 times:
Quoting SKAirbus (Reply 6): KFC is what you eat when you are incredibly drunk and need food before heading home on a night out, not a "light" meal to keep you going on a 12 hour flight.
Except if you live in Norway where KFC hasn't arrived, it's a long drive to Copenhagen where I think they still have three locations.
airbazar From United States of America, joined Sep 2003, 6871 posts, RR: 7 Reply 22, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 14 hours ago) and read 10418 times:
Quoting usairways85 (Reply 4): I don't know about Japan but in China KFC has become extremely popular. Didn't UA serve McDonalds for some time?
One of my earliest trips to China was a visit to Shangai in 1994 and KFC was the biggest and most popular restaurant in town. It was ridiculous. And it's not just China. For some reason KFC and Pizza Hut are hugely popular all over Asia. Personally I don't find their basic fried chicken too bad, but it's not something I'd want to eat on a plane.
SCQ83 From United States of America, joined Oct 2012, 459 posts, RR: 0 Reply 25, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 13 hours ago) and read 10067 times:
Quoting bluesky73 (Reply 23): Brings a new meaning to Kentucky flied chicken and definitely fast food at 500mph
I like occasional KFC, But think cabin will smell with all that take away food.
Maybe Starbucks or Costa next?
If I am not wrong, certain US carriers (United one of them) already serve Starbucks' products.
As for the KFC thing, I feel it is quite unfortunate from JAL's side when many Western corporations and governments are trying to discourage the consumption of junk-food.
Also how many choices of meals do JAL have in Economy? I guess that being a Japanese carrier, they will have a sushi/fish dish by default... if the other is KFC's junkfood... that might be quite of a trouble for a Western passenger... I like sushi but I need some more substantial in a long flight.
Not to talk about the smell, there are not many things as uncomfortable in a plane as the passenger who just grabs his or her take-away McDonald's or BK menu in flight... the smell is nauseating... I can't imagine how it will be with 100 people eating fried chicken.
IrishAyes From United States of America, joined Jan 2008, 1727 posts, RR: 5 Reply 26, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 13 hours ago) and read 9768 times:
Quoting ordjoe (Reply 17): My thoughts, airline food is already extremely unhealthy for the most part, so I do not think we took that big of a step backward in that regard.
It's actually not. ANA listed calorie counts on their YCL meals (avail online) and there are definitely options ranging in the 500-700 kcal frame which I find perfectly acceptable.
Even on carriers like AA, UA and DL, the main course items generally consist of a protein or a starch with vegetables and some carb. That and the starter (lettuce) are fine.
It's when you add on the supplements like dessert (brownie) or cheese, butter, dinner roll, etc. does it become unhealthy.
In the premium cabins, there is often always a healthy alternative such as white fish (instead of steak) and cereal/fruit and yogurt instead of the cheese omelet.
It's only when you start adding in multiple rounds of drinks and the self-serve Sundaes does it become bad.
Quoting SCQ83 (Reply 25): If I am not wrong, certain US carriers (United one of them) already serve Starbucks' products.
UA hasn't served sbux coffee for over a year now. Ever since the merger, UA/CO has used Freshbrew.
Quoting SCQ83 (Reply 25): As for the KFC thing, I feel it is quite unfortunate from JAL's side when many Western corporations and governments are trying to discourage the consumption of junk-food.
Trivia: the first coronary ICU in Tokyo was established only after McDonald's set up shop in Japan
Quoting SCQ83 (Reply 25): Not to talk about the smell, there are not many things as uncomfortable in a plane as the passenger who just grabs his or her take-away McDonald's or BK menu in flight... the smell is nauseating... I can't imagine how it will be with 100 people eating fried chicken.
I completely agree. I mean, I'm obviously not 100% innocent. I've been in some dogsh*t airports that only serve junk food and when you're on the go and hungry, sometimes a BK whopper is your only source of sustenance. I do try and avoid this whenever possible, and if time allows, I try to consume at the gate area, before takeoff, or in the lounge as to not bother other people.
danielkandi From Denmark, joined Sep 2012, 61 posts, RR: 0 Reply 28, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 10 hours ago) and read 8313 times:
They better get ready and buckle up for some lawsuits...... If I can go to a DJ job, and within half an hour of eating their chicken, vomit all over a fan, then I dread to think what will happen to LONG overdue throwouts. Or too long since heated-products. Honestly. They gave me my biggest ever foodpoisoning and nearly caused me to cancel the rest of my NZ/AUS tour. I love KFC. But I only get it if they make it fresh infront of me. As I dont dare it otherwise. Too dangerous!
Someone said Mos burger above. I would say, find out how to incorporate some of the TGI fridays in some of their menu's and I would consider their flights lol.
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srbmod From United States of America, joined Mar 2001, 16888 posts, RR: 51 Reply 29, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 10 hours ago) and read 7857 times:
Quoting longhauler (Reply 12): It stays moist when reheated, and is accepted by most people.
And like pizza, not bad cold either.......
Definitely an interesting move to say the least. Reminds of how many AirTran flights out of ATL used to smell of Popeye's Chicken as there was an outlet on Concourse C that was quite popular (mainly because the food choices on C were pretty limited (The Popeye's is in the process of being replaced with a combination Chick-Fil-A and The Varsity [A local fast food institution.].).
China Airlines (Taiwanese flag carrier) serves Mos Burger onboard flights to Australia (and maybe other destinations). I've had it a few times now. Delicious!
nitepilot79 From Turkey, joined May 2008, 248 posts, RR: 0 Reply 32, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 7058 times:
Quoting srbmod (Reply 29): Definitely an interesting move to say the least. Reminds of how many AirTran flights out of ATL used to smell of Popeye's Chicken as there was an outlet on Concourse C that was quite popular (mainly because the food choices on C were pretty limited (The Popeye's is in the process of being replaced with a combination Chick-Fil-A and The Varsity [A local fast food institution.].).
"Bojangles" has better deep-fried goodness than ANY other franchised chicken joint the SE USA has to offer. Bet!
trent1000 From Japan, joined Jan 2007, 422 posts, RR: 2 Reply 33, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 6990 times:
Quoting HiJazzey (Reply 5): they'll serve this as the second meal.
Since when has 2 chicken nuggets, a mini roll & spoon of coleslaw been classified as a "meal"??
It hardly rates as a snack. It would barely constitute something to feed a child...
trex8 From United States of America, joined Nov 2002, 3970 posts, RR: 14 Reply 34, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 6882 times:
Quoting SCQ83 (Reply 25): As for the KFC thing, I feel it is quite unfortunate from JAL's side when many Western corporations and governments are trying to discourage the consumption of junk-food.
KFC chicken isn't junk food. "regular" chicken served for airline meals is junk food! If you eat fried high fat foods whether served by a fast food chain or at a fancy sit down restaurant frequently then it is bad for your health.
SR117 From Mexico, joined Jun 2000, 753 posts, RR: 1 Reply 35, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 6861 times:
Quoting trent1000 (Reply 33): Since when has 2 chicken nuggets, a mini roll & spoon of coleslaw been classified as a "meal"??
It hardly rates as a snack. It would barely constitute something to feed a child...
Look at what the competition has been serving as a second meal according to these reports:
I'll take my fried chicken sandwich thankyou BTW.. it's not 2 chicken nuggets, it's a drumstick and a boneless piece of chicken breast for the sandwich.
Quoting ordjoe (Reply 17): I always thought in Asia that KFC while KFC might not be "upscale" in the strictest sense, it is much more accepted and popular than in the US. In the US it is viewed as more drunk food or you just want something in a hurry.
I've had KFC and McDonalds in Japan and they're not bad at all, I'm thinking their quality also depends a lot on local produce and regulations..
Quoting Stitch (Reply 20): Well with Yoshinoya Beef Bowls all over LA and SAN, they were probably catering to the US crowd there, as well.
Yes exactly, I'm guessing the overabundance of Yoshinoya outlets in SoCal makes this a no brainer. Still, I'm impressed at JAL's ability to tailor menus to local availability. Very neat if you ask me.
FlyASAGuy2005 From United States of America, joined Sep 2007, 6517 posts, RR: 11 Reply 36, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 7 hours ago) and read 6653 times:
Quoting nitepilot79 (Reply 32): "Bojangles" has better deep-fried goodness than ANY other franchised chicken joint the SE USA has to offer. Bet!
GROSS!!!! Bonjangles is so nasty!
Quoting SR117 (Reply 35): I've had KFC and McDonalds in Japan and they're not bad at all, I'm thinking their quality also depends a lot on local produce and regulations..
That is a fact. I've found fast food in certain countries to be much more tasty than in the US. Namely McDonald's.
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UA735WL From United States of America, joined Apr 2012, 97 posts, RR: 0 Reply 37, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 6 hours ago) and read 5965 times:
Interesting move on the part of JL. Can't say that I'd be too excited about it...but then again, most airline offerings in Y don't excite me. I do wonder, however, if the high calorie and fat content of fried chicken has a greater negative effect on an airborne versus a consumer on the ground, mainly due to the inability of the airborne consumer being unable to do any sort of meaningful physical activity immediately afterwords-would make an interesting study....
Quoting danielkandi (Reply 28): I love KFC. But I only get it if they make it fresh infront of me. As I dont dare it otherwise. Too dangerous!
I think that KFC could actually be SAFER than most other airline food. KFC is a huge multinational restaurant chain, serving millions each day. One would think that they would be held a better safety standard than a smaller (albeit multinational as well) airline catering company that serves far fewer meals per day. Point is, (percentage wise), l'd bet that you are far more likely to get sick from "normal" airline food than from a meal catered by KFC. I could be wrong, though.....it would be interesting to see a comparison of frequency of food poisoning in fast food restaurants versus airline catering.
allrite From Australia, joined Aug 2007, 1409 posts, RR: 3 Reply 38, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 6 hours ago) and read 5926 times:
Apparently KFC is a popular Xmas season dish in Japan, but it is the last thing I want to eat on a flight (*nightmares of working late night tech support*).
I wonder if they will serve it up blended for the children.
Quoting UA735WL (Reply 37): I think that KFC could actually be SAFER than most other airline food.
usflyer msp From United States of America, joined May 2000, 1785 posts, RR: 0 Reply 40, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 5795 times:
I am not a fan of this move. I don;t eat KFC on the ground much less in the air. I do like (Popeye's occasionally). Asian KFC is better than US KFC but that is not really saying much.
jtl11968 From United States of America, joined May 2007, 32 posts, RR: 0 Reply 41, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 5820 times:
All the negative comments are coming from non-Japanese and Chinese folks. KFC in China and Japan is incredibly popular. More so than McDonald's. What is wrong with a company attempting to offer a unique meal option? IMO, it's better than overcooked pasta or rubbery mystery-meat on the US carriers.
UA735WL From United States of America, joined Apr 2012, 97 posts, RR: 0 Reply 43, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 5758 times:
Quoting jtl11968 (Reply 41): All the negative comments are coming from non-Japanese and Chinese folks. KFC in China and Japan is incredibly popular. More so than McDonald's. What is wrong with a company attempting to offer a unique meal option? IMO, it's better than "pasta or chicken".
Perhaps this is because JL plans to serve the KFC on US and European routes...KFC is not *quite* as popular in those places as in Asia. Maybe KFC would be better suited to domestic Japanese routes...
gardermoen From Australia, joined Jul 1999, 1518 posts, RR: 1 Reply 45, posted (5 months 3 weeks 22 hours ago) and read 3787 times:
"Hello Japan Airlines, 1981 called, they want their promotional gimmicks back..."
This is the sort of thing I would expect from one of those new Japanese low costs, like Peach, Air Asia Japan or Jetstar Japan, not a full frills airline like Japan Airlines!
JohnClipper From Hong Kong, joined Aug 2005, 765 posts, RR: 0 Reply 50, posted (5 months 3 weeks 4 hours ago) and read 2676 times:
Please remember that KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, etc taste different than what is served in the U.S. I would not think about eating either in the U.S. but the taste is different out here. Has anyone in the U.S. even tried McDonald's chicken wings (yes, McDonald's) or do you even know about them?
spacecadet From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 3249 posts, RR: 14 Reply 51, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 hour ago) and read 2545 times:
Quoting SR117 (Reply 35): Look at what the competition has been serving as a second meal according to these reports:
I wrote one of those reports
ANA's second meal is almost always ridiculous. Though last time I flew they had Yoshinoya also (I didn't realize JAL had them too), and that was very good - at least compared to their normal second meals. Yoshinoya is the perfect meal to serve on board because it reheats really well - there was very little difference between eating it on the plane and at a real Yoshinoya.
Are you kidding? KFC is *hugely* popular in Japan, and Colonel Sanders is an icon there probably even moreso than in the US (where most kids probably have never heard of him at this point). It's almost traditional to eat KFC as a Christmas meal in Japan, which is weird but true. That's why JAL is doing this when they are.
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SR117 From Mexico, joined Jun 2000, 753 posts, RR: 1 Reply 52, posted (5 months 3 weeks 1 hour ago) and read 2460 times:
Quoting spacecadet (Reply 51): ANA's second meal is almost always ridiculous. Though last time I flew they had Yoshinoya also (I didn't realize JAL had them too), and that was very good - at least compared to their normal second meals. Yoshinoya is the perfect meal to serve on board because it reheats really well - there was very little difference between eating it on the plane and at a real Yoshinoya.
Hehe, nice work with the report ! And yes, that burrito with "piquant sauce" is hilarious ; ) In all fairness to ANA though, according to their latest menu, it seems they have upgraded their second meals and they look quite decent. However the LAX-HND flight still only lists the sad looking sandwich as a pre-departure meal.
Anyways, basically this KFC thing has the same ingredients as pre-arrival meals most on other airlines so I don't see how it can be a bad thing. You've got a meat, carbs and some salad, no different than getting a slice of pizza or a sandwich. And thanks to the whole fried part of the equation, it'll probably stay moist through the reheating process ; ) Only downside is that there's only one choice for 2nd meal on JL while there now seems to be two choices on NH.
So what's next after KFC? Coco Curry perhaps? Seems like these restaurant partnerships generate some free publicity for JAL.
spacecadet From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 3249 posts, RR: 14 Reply 53, posted (5 months 2 weeks 5 days 6 hours ago) and read 1985 times:
Quoting SR117 (Reply 52): Hehe, nice work with the report ! And yes, that burrito with "piquant sauce" is hilarious ; ) In all fairness to ANA though, according to their latest menu, it seems they have upgraded their second meals and they look quite decent.
Haha, I actually forgot about the "piquant sauce" until I re-read that just now.
But yeah, I wish I could update that report a bit now - I will write a new one after my next flight, no doubt, because we're finally flying in J class in April. So I'll get to try the staggered business (and maybe even the older J one way - we're taking the new second flight from JFK). The economy service has improved again since my burrito report, though - I think a lot of people complained. They brought back the ice cream, for one thing, and at least serve Cup Noodles as a snack now.
Anyway, the only problem I see with the KFC on JAL is in how they plan to reheat it. I've reheated KFC in my toaster oven quite well, but that takes a while. I hope they're not planning to use a microwave.
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gigneil From United States of America, joined Nov 2002, 16215 posts, RR: 88 Reply 56, posted (5 months 2 weeks 5 days 1 hour ago) and read 1726 times:
Quoting SKAirbus (Reply 6): What a ridiculous move and how irresponsible of the airline to serve food which such high fat content.
Ugh I hate this incorrect generalization. Grain is the worst thing you can possibly feed someone, yet I bet you wouldn't mind if they advertised a whole grain rice pilaf or some sort of "light" sandwich.
okAY From Finland, joined Dec 2006, 549 posts, RR: 0 Reply 57, posted (5 months 2 weeks 5 days 1 hour ago) and read 1719 times:
The idea sounds quite unattractive. To have that greasy smell lingering in the cabin on a long haul flight.. They better stock up some extra vomit bags! I also find it a little irresponsable to promote fatty fast food in times when obesity has become a real problem in modern world.
MEL From Canada, joined Oct 1999, 1082 posts, RR: 13 Reply 59, posted (5 months 2 weeks 4 days 20 hours ago) and read 1505 times:
Not sure if this link will work or not,
But here's a photo of my KFC meal on yesterday's JAL 787 flight from Tokyo-Boston. It was very unusual having KFC on an airplane (no less a Japanese Airline) but it was still better than a normal omlette, congee, or other less-than stellar "prior to arrival" meal.
airbazar From United States of America, joined Sep 2003, 6871 posts, RR: 7 Reply 60, posted (5 months 2 weeks 4 days 19 hours ago) and read 1430 times:
Quoting FlyASAGuy2005 (Reply 36): That is a fact. I've found fast food in certain countries to be much more tasty than in the US. Namely McDonald's.
Quoting JohnClipper (Reply 50): Please remember that KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, etc taste different than what is served in the U.S. I would not think about eating either in the U.S. but the taste is different out here.
When you're jet lagged, as when you're drunk, everything tastes good.
As for the "unhealthy" comments. It's only unhealthy if you eat it too much and too often. I'm not above eating McD's, KFc, or Pizza Hut. I don't particularly like it but I'll eat it once of twice per month. It's the people who eat it every single day that are in trouble. But a portion of KFC is no more unhealthy than the great American lunch meal: cold cut sandwich. Now that stuff will kill you.
babybus From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2003, 3512 posts, RR: 6 Reply 61, posted (5 months 2 weeks 4 days 19 hours ago) and read 1404 times:
Those fast food meals tend to give people flatulence even on the ground. I can't imagine how smelly the cabin would be with everyone letting off bangers.
This kind of meal arrangement might be better suited to a short internal flight.
and with that..cabin crew, seats for landing please.
ikramerica From United States of America, joined May 2005, 21027 posts, RR: 60 Reply 62, posted (5 months 2 weeks 4 days 16 hours ago) and read 1295 times:
Quoting airbazar (Reply 60): As for the "unhealthy" comments. It's only unhealthy if you eat it too much and too often. I'm not above eating McD's, KFc, or Pizza Hut. I don't particularly like it but I'll eat it once of twice per month. It's the people who eat it every single day that are in trouble. But a portion of KFC is no more unhealthy than the great American lunch meal: cold cut sandwich. Now that stuff will kill you.
Not entirely true.
Pizza Hut is NEVER healthy. One slice is super bad for you. Now, not saying you can't eat it, not saying it cant' taste good, but it's simply never healthy.
KFC and McD have plenty of healthy options, relatively speaking, and as you state, most of their items can be eaten in moderation. That said, certain menu items are also never healthy.
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AeroWesty From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 18832 posts, RR: 64 Reply 63, posted (5 months 2 weeks 4 days 7 hours ago) and read 1104 times:
That actually doesn't look all that bad for Coach.
A friend of mine is flying HND-LAX in a few weeks, and I had to chuckle when I looked up the menu to see if he was getting fried chicken too. One of the items in ANA's second meal in Business Class is "Deep-fried chicken drenched in spicy piquant sauce topped with tartar sauce."
I could get down with what sounds like it could be a play on Buffalo wings, but I'm not so sure I could wrap myself around the thought of it dipped in tartar sauce. To each his own, I guess.
spacecadet From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 3249 posts, RR: 14 Reply 64, posted (5 months 2 weeks 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 963 times:
Quoting airbazar (Reply 60): It's the people who eat it every single day that are in trouble.
Even that's not necessarily true. It's the people who eat it every day without regard to the rest of their daily intake that are in trouble. And it's worse if you have a certain genetic profile.
I admit to enjoying me some KFC, and between KFC, Wendy's, Taco Bell, and Burger King, honest to God I've been eating some kind of fast food every day for the last 30 years and my cholesterol is "perfect" according to my doctor and my BMI is right where it should be. Certainly fast food *can* be very bad for you if you're stupid about what you eat at a fast food restaurant, and it's true that it's pretty easy to be stupid with the way the menus are structured to push you into upsizing everything, thinking everything needs to be slathered with cheese, and adding things like dessert or sugary drinks on. But if you pay even basic attention to calories, fat and carbs - and I don't mean studying the nutritional fact sheet, I just mean realizing that a bucket of chicken is probably not a well balanced meal for one person, despite it being an option on the menu - then fast food restaurants are really no worse than food most people make themselves at home. I mean let's face it, most people are not making salad for dinner when they cook in their own kitchen.
And to that point, I don't see why the KFC meal as linked just a few replies up is really at all unhealthy, especially compared with any other airline food. It is certainly no less healthy than the bean and cheese burrito ANA served me a couple trips ago. And if you want to talk about airline food causing flatulence...
Quoting ikramerica (Reply 62): Pizza Hut is NEVER healthy. One slice is super bad for you.
It has a lot of carbs, so personally I wouldn't eat it too often, but there's nothing inherently unhealthy about it. It's all stuff you should be eating anyway - grains, dairy, vegetables and protein.
Is there something you think Pizza Hut specifically does that makes their pies automatically "super bad" for you?
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gigneil From United States of America, joined Nov 2002, 16215 posts, RR: 88 Reply 65, posted (5 months 2 weeks 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 955 times:
Quoting spacecadet (Reply 64): It has a lot of carbs, so personally I wouldn't eat it too often, but there's nothing inherently unhealthy about it. It's all stuff you should be eating anyway - grains, dairy, vegetables and protein.
Grains and dairy are inherently unhealthy. Your body was not intended to eat either.
Fat, however, is the primary food your body is designed to eat.
How many Neanderthals did you catch enjoying a boneless skinless chicken breast with Uncle Ben's brown rice and a glass of milk?
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