Alaska Airlines Has a Machine That 'Prints' Pancakes

Airport lounges offer travelers a place to relax, unwind and get away from the crowd while they wait for a flight, and airlines have gone to great lengths to make their lounges appealing to guests willing to pay for the privilege.

While other airlines add chandeliers, culinary masterpieces, luxurious sleeping quarters and spa treatments, Alaska Airlines is appealing to travelers who just want a quick and tasty breakfast.

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The airline's lounges have pancake "printing" machines that work at the push of a button, originally offered in Seattle and now with expanded hours of operation in Anchorage, Seattle, Portland and Los Angeles. While a printed pancake is far from gourmet, it doesn't look any worse than a lot of airline fare. The airline says it was the first to bring the pancake machine to airport lounges. Read more...

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