I think this sums it up best. Airports charge more for food because, well, they ...

Overtonwindow on April 15, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: Why does a plastic-wrapped turkey sandwich cost $1...

I think this sums it up best. Airports charge more for food because, well, they can. Travelers or a captive market, and have no other choice. I'm old enough to remember when people thought you couldn't bring food through security.