ONE PHOTO EVERY WEEK 29/52/2025- KOPI KITA

As for my Rule of Thumb, I refrain from eating lunch and dinner at the airport, unless I am willing to pay higher price for lousy food.Kopi Kita as shown above is an exception. It serves Malayian food and drinks ad reasonable price.

On one occassion, I bought a bottle of 600ml mineral water. IT costs me RM4.90. Outside it costs RM1.50. Airport is a captive market where passengers are trapped for space and time. Techically and commercially, they become 'captives' by design.

Last week, my AA flight got delayed by two and the half hours and re-scheduled three times. I hope the Authorities penalise any airlines that delay their scheduled departure by more than one hour. How much? Just give us passengers free flight on the same route.

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