Hop aboard any long-haul flight and be prepared to observe madness.
Why is everyone so eager to dig into “dinner” on a 7:30pm fight that is landing in under 8 hours at a destination where it will be mid-morning?
Not to mention, there is a mid-flight “snack” and then “breakfast” served 1-2 hours before landing. But we’re landing at 9am, perfect timing for a local bite!
We don’t eat throughout the night normally. So why do we insist on eating around the clock on these flights? Especially considering it’s airline food. Are we so seduced by free food or entitlement, that we are loath to pass on an opportunity to hurt our insides?
Have you ever attempted to read the “ingredients” on that piece of foil covering your main dish (Caution, may be overly hot, even to touch!)? Not exactly farm-to-table. The list can span a long, illegible paragraph. And our taste buds are dampened at altitude, so extra salt and flavors are required. (Yet another reason to abstain from eating altogether)
Not to mention the re-heating and over-heating in the airplane convection ovens, and the resulting ‘burnt’ smells and flavors. (How many burnt-smelling, dry airplane croissants and cookies must we endure?!)
And the inevitable stomach cramps that ensue…
And the alcohol that tempers our immune system. Add the coughing customers that surround, and you’ve got a recipe for getting sick.
If you must eat during a flight, it is best to bring your own provisions. Skip the airline “food” unless you happen to be in a premium first class cabin serving real olive oil and fine wines – we’ll give you a hall pass to at least sample here. We can also help you find the best healthy airport venues – stay tuned for more.
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