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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 10:08 pm
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BuildingMyBento
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Originally Posted by Tchiowa
Think of the advantage is you're stuck on the tarmac for a while and everyone is complaining to the FAs and you and maybe a couple of companions break out your bags and serve yourselves a 3 course meal.
Except when you go on flights from/to certain places - in this case, I'm singling out some flights to the US - and gate security confiscates your drink/granola bar (granted, the latter has only happened once). Thus, if I'm heading to the US from somewhere in East Asia, I'll add a layover in Japan.
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