Long haul plane food

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I got back from 5 days in Vegas on Wednesday, we went Virgin Atlantic (1 stop both ways but majority of the flight on a Virgin plane)

We bid for an “upgrade” to Economy Delight - never even knew that was a thing

The meal was utter utter garbage. Is this just the new norm in these trying times?
Last time I went to Vegas I actually looked forward to the meal - not expecting 5* quality of course, but my god this was tripe.
Crap hot thing, bread roll and butter. No salt and pepper. No cheese block and biscuit. Not even the old school orange juice with the foil lid.

Hoping this was a one off but I’m guessing not.

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Totally agree, we knew we weren’t really any better than normal economy, but I swear the food used to be quite enjoyable pre pandemic. I’ve only ever flown business twice, so my experience is mostly based on economy.

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Sounds like my memories of plane food from pre pandemic are rose tinted judging by the comments here, but I will remain convinced even in cattle class it was a fair bit better than the tripe I had last week.
Oh well, it is what it is.

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Petrus1983 said:

It makes sense - if you have a ‘changed’ economy meal they then won’t be able to serve it closer to the front- and you’re usually bumped as the flight is overbooked so will need all the dishes in economy. Btw - I’ve never been bumped in all my years of flying - and never request a different meal

My friend and I got bumped from Economy to Premium many years ago on our way to Vegas. Sadly leaving one friend back in Economy as he'd booked separately a bit later!

Only time that's ever happened in all my years as well.