Depending on how long your flight is, you’re likely to get peckish at 30,000 feet above sea level. Most airlines have an onboard meal service, or at least a snack trolley, but there are somethings about dining in the air that you should know whether you’re a first-time flyer or regular jetsetter.
Skip the Coffee
Coffee is the wake-up juice for most humans. But before you think about requesting a cup from the flight attendant, you might want to know that drinking the plane water isn’t the best idea. Tea and coffee on an aircraft is made with tap water from the airplane’s water tanks and, well, they’re let’s just say they aren’t that clean. If you’re craving the caffeine, rather get a coffee at the airport or order a soda onboard.
Gassy Foods
Bloating is uncomfortable at the best of times; bloating at 30,000 feet in the air is a whole other story. Due to the change in air pressure, gas in the stomach can actually become painful. Before flying (and while on board), avoid gas-inducing foods like onion, kale, broccoli, gluten, red meat, and carbonated drinks.
Bloody Mary’s
This one might be the most upsetting. Bloody Marys have scientifically been proven to be the favorite drink on planes due to their umami flavor, but the beverage can also be incredibly dehydrating because of its high sodium count. If you can’t resist the cocktail, at least drink lots of water (not from the tap!) to balance it out.