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PJMcK

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3. Even 20 years ago

Reply to Callalily (Original post)

Wed Dec 17, 2025, 11:26 AM

Wednesday

In the '90s and early 2000s I traveled a lot on business racking up lots of frequent flier miles. This provided me with many upgrades to business class. I could pre-order a special meal, often a seafood platter with lobster, shrimp and some fish. Liquor was included and the flight attendants would frequently give out "roadies" to take to our hotels.

No more. Flying today sucks but it's a necessary evil.

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