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Indian expat in Dubai flies home with 10kg tomatoes in a suitcase

Recently, a story on social media has surfaced in the middle of India’s increasing tomato costs. A Twitter user recently revealed the extraordinary gift that her sister, who lives in Dubai, sent to their mother, who is from India: a massive 10 kilograms of tomatoes.

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A Twitter username ‘Revs’ tweeted about the incident. “My sister is coming to India from Dubai for her children’s summer vacation, and she asked my mother if she wanted anything from Dubai, and my mother said bring 10 kilos of tomatoes.” So she packed 10kg of tomatoes in a bag and shipped it,” she tweeted.

My sister is coming to India from Dubai for her children's summer holidays and she asked my mum if she wanted anything from Dubai and my mother said bring 10 kilos of tomatoes. 😑😑 And so now she has packed 10kg tomatoes in a suitcase and sent it.
I mean…….— Revs 🙂 (@Full_Meals) July 18, 2023

According to reports, the woman packed the tomatoes in large Pearlpet boxes and transported them in suitcases. The hilarious story has garnered 53.2k views as of right now, and many users have questioned the user on storage and customs regulations.

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When a user inquired about the shelf life of tomatoes, which is typically one week, Revs responded that the 10 kilogramme bag would be used for pickles and chutneys among other things, adding that their family consumes a “ridiculous amount” of tomatoes.

Nayantara Bagla, a Twitter user, said: “Best Daughter Award might be going in that direction for these times of inflation, ” Another user noted that her sister was a “saint of a daughter”.

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Air India Rolls Out A350s for Delhi-New York JFK and Newark Routes

In a major development for North American travelers, Air India has announced the deployment of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two key routes: Delhi to New York and Delhi to Newark.

The service on the Delhi-New York route will commence on November 1, 2024, while the Delhi-Newark route will see its inaugural flight on January 2, 2025.

The introduction of the air india a350 will bring significant enhancements to Air India’s offerings, particularly with the launch of its Premium Economy class. air india retrofit This new class will feature 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, providing passengers with extra legroom and a more comfortable flying experience.

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“We are encouraged by the positive guest feedback we have received from the domestic deployment of our air india a350 interior to offer our hero product on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes. This is a significant leap forward for our U.S. operations that also underscores our commitment to continuous improvement,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India.

The A350’s Business class will set new standards with 28 private suites, each equipped with full-flat beds, direct aisle access, and personal wardrobes. Economy class will be configured to accommodate 264 passengers in a 3-4-3 layout. Across all cabins, passengers will enjoy the latest Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system, offering over 2,200 hours of content.

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This strategic deployment marks a notable enhancement in Air India’s U.S. operations, with 60% of its flights to the U.S. now featuring new or upgraded cabin interiors. The air india new international routes currently operates 51 weekly flights to five U.S. destinations: New York JFK, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

The revamped cabins, advanced in-flight entertainment systems, and improved service standards represent air india wifi commitment to providing a superior travel experience. “We believe this enhanced offering will solidify Air India’s position as a leading carrier and attract travellers seeking a world-class flying experience between India and the United States,” the airline stated.

Seats on these flights are now available for booking on Air India’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents, ensuring that passengers can easily plan their journeys on these newly upgraded routes.