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This comparison of airplane food will make you hate economy class

We compare economy and first class food of 19 airlines

News Desk February 04, 2016

The first class section of an Emirates A380 aircraft. PHOTO: REUTERS

Travelling first class isn’t just about comfortable seating and preferential boarding consideration -- it also has better food.

We look at meals from 19 airlines that show the difference between an economy class meal and a first/business class one.

1) Singapore Airlines

Dinner in economy class:

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Dinner in first class:

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2) Emirates:

Dinner in economy class:

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Dinner in first class:

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3) Turkish Airlines

Dinner in economy class:

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The world’s 10 best airlines for food

Dinner in business class:

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4) Korean Airlines

Dinner in economy class:

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Dinner in business class:

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5) Air France

Dinner in economy class:

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Dinner in first class:

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6) American Airlines

Dinner in economy class:

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Dinner in business class:

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7) Delta

Dinner in economy class:

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Dinner in business class:

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8) United

Dinner in economy class:

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Dinner in first class:

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9) British Airways

Dinner in economy class:

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APPETIZER in business class:

10) KLM

Dinner in economy class:

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Dinner in business class:

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11) Lufthansa

Dinner in economy class:

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Dinner in business class:

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12) Air China

Dinner in economy class:

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Dinner in business class:

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13) Cathay Pacific Airlines

Dinner in economy class:

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Dinner in business class:

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14) Air Canada

Dinner in economy class:

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Dinner in business class:

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15) ANA Airlines

Dinner in economy class:

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Dinner in business class:

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16) Aegean Airlines

Dinner in economy class:

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Dinner in business class:

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17) Thai Airways

Dinner in economy class:

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Dinner in first class:

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18) Kenya Airlines

Dinner in economy class:

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Dinner in business class:

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19) Japan Airlines

Dinner in economy class:

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Dinner in business class:

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This article originally appeared on BuzzFeed.

COMMENTS (10)

Mj | 8 years ago | Reply @Ali S: Multiple courses in first class.

Mo | 8 years ago | Reply I couldn't see much of the difference except you are served Alcohol/Wine with the meal in Business class. As mentioned by Ali S, the quantity is more in economy class. The title of this news story doesn't make sense. It's just been used to attract users into this article. Most of the people won't hate economy class just for food. It's the comfort that all matters.

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Kalim | 8 years ago | Reply Honestly speaking, I find the economy class food way better! First class food probably more healthier.

Parvez | 8 years ago | Reply A lot depends on who is paying for the ticket.

Rizwan | 8 years ago | Reply Is it only me or Economy Class food seems more delicious and mouth-watering?

Dan | 8 years ago | Reply All taste the same, no matter what is the class.

Hussain | 8 years ago | Reply I guess you get what you paid for...

Ali S | 8 years ago | Reply Quantity is more in economy class.

Ali | 8 years ago | Reply My mouth is watery.Delicious food display.Rats are dancing in my stomach right now.

curious2 | 8 years ago | Reply You would think a Pakistani newspaper would at least include PIA in the comparison - what's up with that?

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