Tourists should never order hot drinks or eat “airplane” food while traveling by air. A flight attendant who has been working for one of the US airlines for many years shared why this should be avoided.
According to the flight attendant, hot drinks such as tea/coffee on board the airliner terrify the staff and experienced passengers because of the quality of the water. “Don’t drink coffee on airplanes. This is the same drinking water that passes through the bathroom,” she warned. The stewardess said that once they had a “test for Escherichia coli in the water”, as a result, it turned out that the water was contaminated. “Maintenance done, a couple of buttons pressed and that’s it, so I would avoid hot water or tea on the plane. With bottled drinks, of course, everything is much better,” she added.
But what if the passenger wants hot? The advice of the flight attendant is to bring your tea or coffee on board, which can be purchased after going through security at the airport.
What about nutrition? According to the stewardess, food on the plane is “extremely harmful to health.” This is how she explained her position: “As a rule, food is prepared more than 12 hours before takeoff and can be ‘stuffed’ with many preservatives.” And this is the main reason why the crew prefers to “get” their food, rather than what the menu provides.
A crew member recommended taking sandwiches or other snacks with you when you go on vacation this summer. “I usually bring my food: light sandwiches or pasta and salad,” she said.
However, it is important not only what to eat and drink, but also the place where tourists eat. The stewardess advised passengers “not to eat directly from the tray table.” “People use them to change their children’s diapers!” – she stated without further comments.
With the onset of the coronavirus era, all planes began to undergo more thorough disinfection, but you should not neglect your disinfectants. You can take alcohol wipes or hand gel and ordinary paper handkerchiefs with you to treat the seat, table, and armrest when boarding.
Another flight attendant shared on the question and answer platform Quora how to choose the best seat when going on vacation. According to her, passengers should understand the layout of the plane, which will allow them to choose seats during check-in. “The front seats are usually occupied by passengers with small children and they can be noisy. Places near toilets can be not only noisy but also smelly.” The best seats are ‘closer to the kitchen’ where the flight attendant can give you the most attention,” she said.