Originally Posted by
WHACKMASTER
You're right, the healthy (or unhealthy or whatever) food you bring on your trip should be of no one else's concern and good for you for not playing into the blatant raping of the traveling public by the airport concessions and their insane prices which have skyrocketed the last five years or so.
I'll agree with you that the prices in airports are a little out of control. However, my guess is they're paying extra fees for having a store in an airport, that they wouldn't have if they were a stand alone operation down the street. That said, I can eat relatively healthy for less than my days per diem. Some airports are easier than others...thanks a lot California!
Originally Posted by
WHACKMASTER
I wish I was more motivated to pack some healthy food for my trips but being a single guy that's constantly on the go outside of work I never really do.
Ya man, it's a pain at times. I'm single, with a mil job and rental properties...I get being on the go. My motivation kicks in every time I walk down the concourse and see an old airline guy with his gut hanging over his belt, and his jacket unbuttoned.
Originally Posted by
WHACKMASTER
I'll be damned if any airline is going to run me so ragged as to not take a delay if myself or my crew need nourishment if they're not going to provide some decent crew meals or meals from the aircraft galley (which for us is not an option).
100% agreed. If i'm hungry, and I don't have food, I stop and eat. Even with an hour turn, I can usually do this without rushing or being late. If it does cause us to be late, so be it.
Originally Posted by
WHACKMASTER
As for rollaboards, I've never know anything else so I'm not old enough to be upset about them but certainly old enough to be upset about the backpacks.
Ha, that was most definitely in jest. However, I'm ok with a backpack as long it's attach to your rollaboard (...not on your shoulder). They generally hold way more than any "crew" bag and are great for excursions/hikes on long layovers.