A flight attendant is urging passengers to avoid one particular beverage on their next trip.
When it comes to dining on planes, some prefer to come prepared, getting their food and drinks sorted while at the airport. Others are happy to wait until in the air to get refreshments - if you fall into the latter category, then you may want to listen to Celina Bedding's advice.
According to the cabin crew member, passengers should "never" drink an airplane's tap water and should steer clear of plane food where possible. Some airlines, particularly low-fair companies charge for bottled water, sometimes £2 or more depending on the size and who you're flying with.
Because of this, it can be tempting to refill your bottle for free from the tap in the airplane bathroom if you haven't gotten a chance to in the terminal. While it may benefit your bank account, Celina warns that it may have the opposite effect on your health.
As reported by the Mirror, 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.
"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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