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In this episode, the hosts discuss how the emergence of jet age led to the invention of economy class on airlines, also known as austerity class, and how airlines tried to make it more appealing to passengers by creating in-flight meals like open-faced Scandinavian sandwiches.
00:00 - 02:26 (02:26)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss how the emergence of jet age led to the invention of economy class on airlines, also known as austerity class, and how airlines tried to make it more appealing to passengers by creating in-flight meals like open-faced Scandinavian sandwiches.
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A company competition for European vacations spurs Japanese businesses to invest in miniaturization and improve airline food, laying the groundwork for the economic boom of the 80s.
02:26 - 08:28 (06:02)
Summary
A company competition for European vacations spurs Japanese businesses to invest in miniaturization and improve airline food, laying the groundwork for the economic boom of the 80s.
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The hosts discuss their favorite features of airplanes, including the unhoused engines and the throwback logos.
08:28 - 12:03 (03:34)
Summary
The hosts discuss their favorite features of airplanes, including the unhoused engines and the throwback logos.
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The hosts discuss the origins of in-flight meals, and one host shares their childhood fascination with auxiliary vehicles.
12:03 - 13:33 (01:29)
Summary
The hosts discuss the origins of in-flight meals, and one host shares their childhood fascination with auxiliary vehicles.