sf wrote:

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> Why do people want to eat on a flight that is less than 5 hours long?

Because they must arrive at the airport two hours ahead of the
flight which may mean leaving home many more hours prior? And
they may be transferring to another flight (with not much time
between) which adds additional time to their fasting period.

Luckily most foreign flights do serve food and it's not that bad.
Our last flights included a choice of Bailey's or cognac after
meals and complementary wine with dinner.

gloria p