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What used to be a woman's size 12 in 1968 is a woman's size 4 today; what used to be third-class is economy-class today. What changed? We've grown more sensitive: I'm not overweight, I still fit into a size 12. I'm not a third-class passenger: I'm a price-conscious individual that rides in economy-class.

Despite the name games, airline food hasn't changed much. Economy class meals still come in a wrapper, and business class meals come with real cutlery. This list shows the sometimes striking difference between what the different classes eat in side by side comparison photos.

What do you think about the differences in airplane foods? Submit your comments and food menu photos below, and remember: cheap flight food isn't bad because it's cheap; it's purposefully bad to encourage those with money to buy upper-class tickets!

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Thai Airways

Thai Airways

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kahh
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The first class dishes really looks like japanese food. It has wasabi and vegetables in sakura forms.

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British Airways

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LenaWagenfuehr
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why do airlines think people who are fool enough to shell out the extra dosh to buy the business/first class tickets can be trusted with cutlery/real glasses?

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Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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KarenVerstappen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sorry, the second one isn't in business class. Turkish Airlines' business class meals are a hundred times better

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KasiaGraniczewska
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I travel fairly often and so far Turkish Airlines have absolutely the best food I've ever tried flying economy class, they give you at least two-three options to choose from (and their salmon is super delish!) :)

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DonnaSchwarz-Nielsen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've had plenty of economy class meals on Turkish air that look just like this Business class pic.

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MariSB
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They offer you Turkish or French wine in economy class - when you ask for French, they say 'this is French grapes' (merlot) - lol - it is still Turkish wine

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SheenaLeversedgeWood
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they really don't look much different, quality wise. although I would want the little mini cheeseboard

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ClaireDuke
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Come on man you could wait for them to take the picture before digging in!

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IşılAydın
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The second one is bussiness but it's domestic flight. You have to share the picture of the long distances flight meal.

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LukasPokorny
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isnt the second photo from premium economy? Took premium and business with tk several times and business service was way to better then this one

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AlyLopez
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Having traveled on Turkish airlines both economy and first class, I gotta say the pics are correct and both were good but the presentation of food in 1st class was much nicer. Even silverware and dishes were prettier.

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HavvaKahraman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor research. The said business meal is actually economy class. The economy meal is pretty early version of the economy. I have been flying with them for 6 years and never seen it during that time

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Sally-AnnMcCarthy
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A tough one, the koftes in economy are winking at me but the pink shite na

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Klm

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IrinaMaksimova
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, must be transatlantic. Klm around Europe has crapy sandwich in Economy and nice 3 course meal in Business

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Kenya Airlines

Kenya Airlines

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Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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MarielaGaneva
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the past 3-4 year I have flied with Lufthansa fairly often and all they ever give in economy class is a sandwich. Where did you get these photos from? :D :D

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American Airlines

American Airlines

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AmandaMitschele
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can guarantee this is a transatlantic flight because cross country you're lucky if u get a bag of nuts

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United

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MaddySung
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sad that the airlines in the US have such lame food options compared to many other major airlines.

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Delta

Delta

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TynnaSellenne
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Delta has decent food, however you get a main course, an appetizer (not 2 like in the picture) and something sweet like a small candy bar. You get bread and margarine (no cheese, I got spoilt by Qatar and Etihad, sigh) and in Economy your selection of drinks is sort of limited compared to other long-haul airlines.

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Klm Economy Class

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MatthewOakes
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a "tree hugger". How is it with "respect" that they still killed the chicken?

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#21

Garuda Indonesia - 1st Class (main Course And Dessert From 3course Meal)

Garuda Indonesia - 1st Class (main Course And Dessert From 3course Meal)

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Etihad Business Class (breakfast)

Etihad Business Class (breakfast)

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Garuda Indonesia - 1st Class (main Course And Dessert From 3course Meal)

Garuda Indonesia - 1st Class (main Course And Dessert From 3course Meal)

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Alitalia - Medium Haul Economy Class Over 3 Hours & Medium Haul Business Class

Alitalia - Medium Haul Economy Class Over 3 Hours & Medium Haul Business Class

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Klm Economy (european Flight)

Klm Economy (european Flight)

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Alitalia Medium Haul Economy Class Over 3 Hours

Alitalia Medium Haul Economy Class Over 3 Hours

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Alitalia Economy & Medium Haul Business Class

Alitalia Economy & Medium Haul Business Class

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