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Qantas Announces Major In-Flight Menu Upgrade for Domestic Travel

Qantas, Australia’s national carrier, is set to revolutionize its in-flight dining experience with a significant menu transformation.

In response to customer feedback and to elevate the onboard culinary journey, Qantas has decided to bid adieu to lighter snack options and welcome a range of delectable hot foods on domestic flights lasting more than two hours.

Passengers can anticipate an array of tantalizing dishes featuring premium local ingredients sourced from Australian producers. From gourmet brekkie burgers to cauliflower bites and Mediterranean pizza, the new menu offerings promise to tantalize taste buds and provide a delightful culinary journey at 30,000 feet.

Among the exciting additions are scrambled egg brioche with tomato relish, ciabatta roll with Portuguese chicken and mango lime jam, and artisanal beef sausage rolls, all of which will be gradually introduced in the upcoming weeks.

But the enhancements don’t stop there. Qantas is extending its onboard tea and coffee service into afternoon flights until 4 pm, ensuring passengers stay refreshed throughout their journey.

For those with a sweet tooth, Weis ice cream bars will be a welcome addition on flights lasting over three and a half hours, such as the Sydney to Perth route.

Vegetarian options are also available, with offerings like Sunny Queen carrot and pumpkin fritters, cauliflower bites, or a mouthwatering Mediterranean pizza.

Phil Capps, Qantas’ executive manager of product and service, expressed the airline’s commitment to continuously improving the passenger experience. He emphasized that these hot menu items are crafted using the finest Australian ingredients, reflecting Qantas’ dedication to supporting local producers and offering passengers an elevated dining experience.

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A 17-yr boy was arrested for making a hoax bomb threat, causing multiple flight diversions and delays.

Mumbai police have detained a 17-year-old boy from Chhattisgarh who allegedly issued bomb threats to multiple international flights via social media. According to the police, the minor made the threats to settle a financial dispute by framing another person.

The incident began on Monday night when a New York-bound Air India flight, originally departing from Mumbai, had to be diverted to New Delhi after receiving a bomb threat. The flight was later rescheduled. That same evening, two other international flights operated by IndiGo, heading to Jeddah and Muscat, also received similar threats, causing delays of several hours.

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The investigation revealed that all three threats originated from posts made by the minor from Chhattisgarh, leading to his detention. He was subsequently handed over to the local Juvenile Justice Board. The Mumbai police found that the boy had used the name and picture of another individual, also from Chhattisgarh, to create a fake social media account and issue the threats. The intention, according to the police, was to frame the other person and settle a score over a financial disagreement.

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The situation escalated on Tuesday, when a total of seven flights, including one bound for the United States, received similar threats through a social media handle. Security agencies initiated counter-terrorist drills at various airports to ensure safety. Further investigation into the minor’s actions and motivations is ongoing.