Well, I got into Bangalore on time - didn't sleep much on the plane - then picked up a connecting flight to Hyderabad. Just arrived.

I have never done an internal flight in India previously but have read that the internal network has developed a lot through since private companies entered the market. Jet Airlines seemed like a very western style airline at checkin in Bangalore. On board I was in economy class and surprised to be offered two drinks (orange juice and bottled water) before takeoff.

I was even more suprised when we were told we were getting a hot breakfast. Amazingly it came with china and metal cutlery - something you do not get in Europe unless you have a business class ticket. There was fresh fruit and to my surprise a hot course. It consisted of mashed potato with a little mustard and peas through it, a lentil curry that was fairly hot and 5 little disks about 3 cm across. I asked what they were and they were idli. These are apparently rice cakes and they were dusted with spices. A good airline breakfast and a change from the usual omellette or tired bacon.

Well, need some sleep though I am waking up again...