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Japan Airlines Tells Passengers It’s Unethical To Eat On Board

Customers flying with Japan Airlines have the option of skipping meals, which the airline frames as a “ethical” option.

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One passenger posted an email they got from the airline inviting them to skip their meal so they could get a restful night’s sleep on the flight. “JAL Ethical Choice MealSkip Option,” it said, “is a new option that we would like to offer to you. You can cancel your meals while reservation to enjoy your sleep during the flight.”

An interesting concept for charity, but I cannot see planefood lovers opting for it ? pic.twitter.com/YQYAdgDLb3
— Wayne Kwong @waynewykwong@mas.to (@waynewykwong) January 3, 2023
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The email featured a link to a page on the Japan Airlines website that advised customers to select “No Meal” in advance if they wanted to “have a decent rest on the flight or if you would want to help us reduce food waste.”

With some specific exceptions, JAL will now offer the service for the first main meal on all of its international routes after testing it out at the end of 2020 on the overnight Bangkok to Tokyo Haneda trip.

I quite like the idea of having the option to eliminate waste. If I know I'm eating onboard, I don't eat in the airport, but if I can opt out on board and am departing from an airport with good food, I'd probably eat there and sleep more!
— Gabriella (@gabrielladriver) January 3, 2023

one user (Tw : @Gabriella) wrote: “I quite like the idea of having the option to eliminate waste. If I know I’m eating onboard, I don’t eat in the airport, but if I can opt-out on board and am departing from an airport with good food, I’d probably eat there and sleep more! ”

JAL will donate “a specific sum” to the TABLE FOR TWO Program, which manages school lunch programs for kids in underdeveloped nations, for each customer who chooses this service. The choice must be chosen 25 hours before the scheduled departure time of the overseas flight, just like any special meal order. If you skipped your main meal but were still peckish, you could still get other drinks and snacks if you asked for them.

If that's the case, call me a very "unethical person"; precisely, the meal service is one of the reasons we choose business class, and a great portion of the fare we pay is because of that, we have flown JAL, Turkish Airlines, KAL and ANA Airlines. No way!
— el mexicano (@DarioCa01123199) January 7, 2023

One more user (el mexicana) wrote: “If that’s the case, call me a very “unethical person”; precisely, the meal service is one of the reasons we choose business class, and a great portion of the fare we pay is because of that, we have flown JAL, Turkish Airlines, KAL and ANA Airlines. No way! ”

Some people, according to comments on Wayne Kwong’s tweet, think JAL’s new service is largely about raising profit rather than minimizing food waste. One individual said, “That seems more like shaming to save the airline money.” Another person commented, “More profit.”

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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.