Which Airport Has The Best Airport Food?
See how the major airports stack up when it comes to healthy (and tasty) restaurant food.
The following reports on airport food can help you to make good choices -- when you're traveling by plane.
But first, remember the days when you used to get a meal on a plane? Have a listen to Bud Light's Real Men of Genius "Mr. Airline Meal Chef":
Best Airport Food?
I realize that "best airport food" is kind of an oxymoron.But, the next time you find yourself stranded in an airport or waiting during a layover, you might appreciate the findings in these reports which highlight the best locations for airport dining.
Most of the reports contain an annual summary of what the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) found at the busiest U.S. airports, which are ranked from best to worst, in terms of food choices.
For the record, airports that are consistently at the top of the list are:
- Dallas-Fort Worth
- Chicago
- Detroit
- San Francisco
Now the reports...
More than 80 Percent of Restaurants Offer Low-Fat Vegetarian Options (Winter 2007)
Best Spots For Airport Dining in 18 U.S. Cities (September 2007)
Most Restaurants Now Offering Healthful Low-Fat, Vegetarian Choices (Winter 2006)
The Availability Of Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Cholesterol-Free Entrees Has Increased Sharply (Winter 2005)
Airlines Eliminate In-Flight Meals, So Passengers Are Turning To Restaurants In Terminals For Carry-On Entrees (Winter 2004)
Airport Food Review Of The 15 Busiest U.S. Airports (Winter 2003)
What The Airlines Themselves Are Offering On-Board Their Planes (Fall 2003)
The Average Percentage Of Healthy Options Remained About The Same (July 2002)
You may be surprised by how far airport dining has come in the last little while. To make it easier for travelers to find the best places to eat, we asked our local experts to offer their recommendations. Their selections for more than 40 airports around the world can be found here: newsletter.planeteye.com/airports.