How Emirates Makes 225,000 In-Flight Meals A Day
Emirates Flight Catering in Dubai makes all the snacks, main dishes and desserts served aboard the airline’s 200,000 flights each year. The facility runs 24-7, dishing out 110 million meals a year. Emirates’ 1,800 chefs from around the world create region-specific menus for each flight. A previous version of this video inaccurately identified lamb chops […]
The Truth Behind Italy's $1 Homes
Starting in early 2019, 20 towns across Italy began selling homes for €1, or about $1.10. Local governments hope the plan will attract fresh faces and new businesses to towns that have been suffering from rapid depopulation and a growing number of abandoned homes for decades. But the true cost of these homes turn out […]
What It Takes To Be A First Class Flight Attendant For Emirates
Correction: The video incorrectly states the number of crew member applicants a year. Emirates receives approximately 144,000 applicants a year. The video incorrectly states that only veteran and first class attendants get to staff events. Any level Cabin Crew can staff events, not just limited to first class or veteran crew. Insider regrets the errors. […]
Why Real Saffron Is So Expensive | So Expensive
Even in the expensive world of spices, saffron stands out. Real saffron can cost you over $10,000 per kilogram. No machine can do the delicate work required to harvest these thin threads. It can take 40 hours of hard manual labor to produce just 1 kilogram of high-quality saffron. MORE SO EXPENSIVE: Why Camel Milk […]
How Customs At JFK Searches 1 Million Mail Packages A Day
Just like arriving international passengers have to go through customs, so does international mail. And Customs & Border Protection is tasked with searching all of them for illegal goods like counterfeit items and drugs. Take a peek inside America’s largest mail room. MORE AIRPORT CONTENT: How Emirates Makes 225,000 In-Flight Meals A Day How Illegal […]