Flight attendant shares the one drink passengers should 'never' order on a plane
A flight attendant has warned against ordering a specific drink when on a flight.
Celina Bedding has highlighted the food and drinks travellers should "never" order when flying at 30,000 feet. The crew member argued that holidaymakers should never drink tap water and avoid plane food as much as they can.
Most airlines, especially low-cost carriers, charge passengers for water, with the average bottle selling for £2 on a plane. This price tag can get significantly more expensive depending on the size of the portion and which airline you're flying with.
If you haven't managed to stock up in the departure lounge it can be enticing to avoid the hefty cost and fill up on the plane. Celina warns against succumbing to such temptation.
The flight attendant explained: "For any passengers out there, whether you are a frequent flyer, an occasional flyer, seasonal flyer or will be a first-time flyer soon, I would like to say to you: NEVER drink tap water from the plane bathroom.
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It can be tempting to fill up your water on a plane (Getty Images)"Many studies have shown it's not sanitary for drinking. You may have seen the sign already as most planes have it by the tap. You may have thought it's just a way to get you to buy a drink. But it's actually for your own health. So definitely do not drink tap water on a plane."
The flight attendant's favourite drink on the plane is tomato juice which, according to a study by airline Lufthansa, is also the most popular drink on flights. There is a scientific reason why this may be.
During a flight, low pressure and dryness cause the taste buds to change, meaning passengers' pallets are dulled. Tomato juice contains umami, an ingredient that is not affected by flying, making the drink taste much better in the air than other, sweeter alternatives.
Celina urged passengers to "avoid plane food as much as you can" as it often contains high quantities of salt and sugar in order to counteract the taste-bud numbing effects of flying. This also tends to make it quite unhealthy.
The flight attendant explained: "The reason behind it is the fact that because of the cabin pressure we lose around 30 percent of our taste buds. So the companies that prepare food for the airlines add much more salt to it in order to have a nice flavour at 40,000 feet."
Despite ham and cheese toasties and sandwiches being the most popular meals on a plane, the crew member recommended ditching these and opting for a salad instead. She suggested: "You could choose a salad or fruit salad, for example. Make sure you drink plenty of water before, during and after a flight to hydrate yourself."
If you are going to eat during a flight, then Kamila Jakubjakova, a flight attendant for over three years, recommends pre-booking a seat and trying to find one that's as close to the front of the cabin as possible.
Not only is turbulence felt less than at the tail, but you’ll feel the benefit when it comes to mealtimes.
She told eShores: "The food service usually starts from the front of the airplane, so you'll get to dine first if you sit in the very first rows of an aircraft. Sitting in the front rows also means you're more likely to get your preferred choice of meal if two meal options are available."
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