Are airplane meals high in calories? The surprising truth
                                
                                
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                                According to research cited by Professor Charles Spence of Oxford University, our ability to taste salt and sweet foods is diminished by 20-30% at high altitudes. This leads airlines to pack meals with extra salt and sugar to enhance flavor, which directly answers the question, "Are airplane meals high in calories?" in the affirmative.