EasyJet Porks Kosher Passengers

Newser reports that EasyJet — a UK discount airline that just launched Tel Aviv-London service with a kosher menu —had a bit of a mix-up in the food and beverage department.

During a 4.5-hour flight, the airline had no food to offer its passengers but ham melts and bacon baguettes.

Not a popular snack in the Middle East.

The airline apologized, but it's strange to think that they would offer nothing but pork products on any route — especially considering the many Jewish, Muslim and vegetarian passengers they must serve. As one passenger quipped, "I think they need a lesson or two on cultural awareness if they expand their routes into the Middle East."

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