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Airline food has come a long way from mystery meat and bags of pretzels. Today, many travelers look forward to what's being served almost as much as where they're going.
A new survey from the travel rewards platform point.me found that seasoned travelers are paying close attention to what's served at 35,000 feet, and some airlines are standing out above the rest. The survey of 556 experienced travelers ranked everything from business-class meals and wine to airport lounge food, coffee and cocktails.
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