The complimentary snacks offered on flights are tiny and can often leave you hungry. Simply ask for seconds — if there are leftovers after all customers have been served, flight attendants will happily give you an extra snack.

Yes, you can ask for seconds on a plane in 2026, but success is not guaranteed and depends heavily on timing and the airline's "load factor." In Economy Class, flight attendants generally prepare exactly enough meals for the number of passengers on the manifest, plus a small margin of "spare" meals. The best etiquette is to wait until the entire cabin has been served and the crew has finished their trolley run. You can then politely approach the galley or use the call button to ask if there are any "leftover" meals. If the flight is not full, there is a very high chance they will happily give you an extra tray, as any uneaten meals are typically discarded after landing due to international health regulations. In First and Business Class, "seconds" are much more common, and crews are often happy to bring additional appetizers or snacks. However, in 2026, with the rise of "pre-ordered" and "buy-on-board" menus on shorter flights, the availability of extra hot meals has become more limited.