THE EDITOR, Sir:
I read Ms Amina Blackwood Meek's article ('Not necessarily the Caribbean', published in The Gleaner on Sunday, April 20) with more than a little scepticism. In a time where - post-9-11 and the recent Iraq war - several airlines are crumbling, withdrawing from routes and staring bankruptcy dead in the face, I find it absurd that the ethnicity of the food served on board Caribbean airlines comes into question.
With all due respect to Ms Blackwood Meeks, I am sure that airline passengers to a large extent do not hold great expectations of experiencing authentic cuisine on board. They will have ample time to do so at their destination. Pardon me, but isn't it a little unrealistic to expect a five-course meal on a flight in today's cash-
strapped Caribbean airlines?
In my mind today's travellers are more concerned about getting from A to B safely and on time, than about the authenticity of the food served on board.
I may not be a culinary expert, but kudos to Air Jamaica. At least they are still going the extra mile.
I am etc.,
DENISE CHANG
superv@cwjamaica.com
Lot 51 Woodlawn Housing Scheme
Mandeville
Via Go-Jamaica
