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January 2013Observed

Sky Heist

The good ol’ days of fine dining and glamour aboard luxury aircrafts may be long gone, but airlines haven’t yet lost all their class. It’s the small pleasures now that make the ride not so stale. From cutlery to teapots, enjoy service in the sky with these delightfully designed objects—perfect for pinching.

By Saundra Marcel

Posted January 9, 2013
Rice Bowled Over
Even economy class eats in style with this Cathay Pacific tableware set, created by Hong Kong–based Milk Design, and introduced in 2007. The rice-inspired motif on the bowls celebrates Asian culture.
Courtesy Leo Tai/ Visual Conception
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