Traveller’s UNDERWHELMING “gourmet” meal at an airport makes the rounds on social media – “That’s obscene!”
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We’ve all been there – you’re at the airport, you’re hungry, and you just want to grab something quick to eat before your flight. But be warned – airport food can be expensive, and sometimes, it’s not even that good.
Just ask Kevin Doyle, a political journalist from Ireland, who was recently charged $28 for a “gourmet breakfast” at an airport. Doyle’s “meal” consisted of four slices of plain toast, two sausages, two cups of coffee, and a bottle of water.
While Doyle was understandably unimpressed with his breakfast, he did take to Twitter to share a photo of the meal, which quickly went viral.
He wrote: “Dublin Airport has sorted out the security queues - but breakfast is another story.”
“No bacon, no pastries… and €18.65 [$28 Australian] for this gourmet selection.”
The post has been liked more than 4,600 times and has received over 700 comments from users who found the meal shocking, saying that "airport prices are ridiculous".
One user wrote: “Unless there is petrol in those sausages, that’s obscene.”
“Miserable breakfast for €18.65. I would be packing my own egg and onion sambos to eat in the airport. Would get indigestion looking at that miserable plate,” another quipped.
A third chimed in: “Go prepared and don’t buy expensive sh** - I rarely buy their overpriced garbage - if it was expensive but the quality I could possibly justify.”
The “gourmet” meal consisted of four slices of plain toast, two sausages, two cups of coffee, and a bottle of water. Credit: Twitter/@KevDoyle_Indo.
Others recommended packing your own food instead.
One reply read: “Don’t buy the food. Don’t support their prices. If you can’t eat before you get to the airport, can’t wait to eat until you get to your destination or on the plane, then pack a few healthy bars and nuts, and take a cup of water.”
“That’s why we bring our own sandwiches when travelling. Learned this rip of message long ago between the airport and airlines, plus they’re a lot tastier,” another suggested.
Another shared: "I bring my own sandwiches. Like in the old days. A sandwich. A fruit. A snack. Just water to buy inside, and still would shop around. Literally."
“You wouldn’t pay €8 [$12] for a piece of bread with coleslaw on the bus or at a bus stop so why would you do that at the airport?”
Honestly, when it comes to serving breakfast, leave it to the Aussies!
Aussie breakfast is all about simplicity and deliciousness, and there's nothing quite like starting your day with a hearty meal that will leave you feeling satisfied until lunchtime.
So, what's on the menu? Our go-to typical Aussie breakfast may include eggs (fried, scrambled, or poached), bacon, sausage, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, toast, and coffee. And of course, no Aussie breakfast is complete without a side of baked beans! Having said that, we can’t deny that we’re also partial to a bit of avo and feta on toast.
A typical Aussie breakfast. Credit: A Taste of Travel.
We also recommend following the suggestion of other Twitter users when it comes to packing your own food when travelling.
Not only will it save you money, but you’re likely to get a better meal. So the next time you’re going to be stuck at an airport, make sure to pack your own snacks and save yourself some money that can be put to better use on your trip.
Have you experienced similar situations before while travelling? Share your stories with us in the comments below!
Just ask Kevin Doyle, a political journalist from Ireland, who was recently charged $28 for a “gourmet breakfast” at an airport. Doyle’s “meal” consisted of four slices of plain toast, two sausages, two cups of coffee, and a bottle of water.
While Doyle was understandably unimpressed with his breakfast, he did take to Twitter to share a photo of the meal, which quickly went viral.
He wrote: “Dublin Airport has sorted out the security queues - but breakfast is another story.”
“No bacon, no pastries… and €18.65 [$28 Australian] for this gourmet selection.”
The post has been liked more than 4,600 times and has received over 700 comments from users who found the meal shocking, saying that "airport prices are ridiculous".
One user wrote: “Unless there is petrol in those sausages, that’s obscene.”
“Miserable breakfast for €18.65. I would be packing my own egg and onion sambos to eat in the airport. Would get indigestion looking at that miserable plate,” another quipped.
A third chimed in: “Go prepared and don’t buy expensive sh** - I rarely buy their overpriced garbage - if it was expensive but the quality I could possibly justify.”
The “gourmet” meal consisted of four slices of plain toast, two sausages, two cups of coffee, and a bottle of water. Credit: Twitter/@KevDoyle_Indo.
Others recommended packing your own food instead.
One reply read: “Don’t buy the food. Don’t support their prices. If you can’t eat before you get to the airport, can’t wait to eat until you get to your destination or on the plane, then pack a few healthy bars and nuts, and take a cup of water.”
“That’s why we bring our own sandwiches when travelling. Learned this rip of message long ago between the airport and airlines, plus they’re a lot tastier,” another suggested.
Another shared: "I bring my own sandwiches. Like in the old days. A sandwich. A fruit. A snack. Just water to buy inside, and still would shop around. Literally."
“You wouldn’t pay €8 [$12] for a piece of bread with coleslaw on the bus or at a bus stop so why would you do that at the airport?”
Honestly, when it comes to serving breakfast, leave it to the Aussies!
Aussie breakfast is all about simplicity and deliciousness, and there's nothing quite like starting your day with a hearty meal that will leave you feeling satisfied until lunchtime.
So, what's on the menu? Our go-to typical Aussie breakfast may include eggs (fried, scrambled, or poached), bacon, sausage, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, toast, and coffee. And of course, no Aussie breakfast is complete without a side of baked beans! Having said that, we can’t deny that we’re also partial to a bit of avo and feta on toast.
A typical Aussie breakfast. Credit: A Taste of Travel.
We also recommend following the suggestion of other Twitter users when it comes to packing your own food when travelling.
Not only will it save you money, but you’re likely to get a better meal. So the next time you’re going to be stuck at an airport, make sure to pack your own snacks and save yourself some money that can be put to better use on your trip.
Have you experienced similar situations before while travelling? Share your stories with us in the comments below!
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