Do pilots eat the same food as passengers?

As well as eating different meals from one another, airline pilots (and cabin crew) are often offered different meals from passengers. Failing that, they can usually get something from the premium menu – so don't bother moaning to them about your disappointing economy class stew.



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It very much depends on the airline, but for short-haul flights, one meal will usually be provided for each crew member. On a long-haul flight, there will be two crew meals for each crew member. These look the same as passenger meals on trays but feature slightly different cuisine.

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The pilots can eat in the cockpit, but they tend to not eat at the same time, so that one is always at the controls. If and when all of the various gauges look good, the airplane is flying smoothly, and there is peace in the cabin, the pilots will often get a rest break.

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Usually the pilot gets the first-class meal and the co-pilot the business class meal. This is just in case one of the meals might cause food poisoning.

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If you're really hungry, it's worth asking politely if there are any additional meals available - but be prepared for a polite 'no' if they don't have any more! Alternatively, some airlines offer snacks or other food items that can tide you over until your next meal. Absolutely.

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To be extra safe, the CUNY researchers advised people never to drink water onboard a plane that does not come from a sealed bottle. They also said passengers should not drink coffee or tea brewed on their flight, and that they should even use hand sanitizer instead of washing their hands with onboard water.

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Their main meals, breakfast and dinner are consumed at or near their layover hotels. Occasionally if very hungry and there is not a crew-meal onboard, one of the pilots will go and pick up some take-out food, bringing it back to the aircraft to eat during a turnaround.

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The pilots can eat in the cockpit, but they tend to not eat at the same time, so that one is always at the controls.

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The airline handles and pays for accommodations for crewmembers when they are on a trip. Many pilots do not live where they are based and choose to commute. Generally, if pilots need to travel and stay away from home when they are not on a trip, they are responsible for their own accommodations.

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Onions and garlic are known to contain sulfur compounds that can produce strong odors and cause bad breath, which can be considered a distraction or a potential safety issue for pilots and other crew members working in close proximity.

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The answer is: of course, pilots drink coffee! Like any other profession it provides many benefits. Coffee is a great pick me up after a long flight, a good way to get into a morning routine and an all-around comfort while traveling thousands of feet above the ground.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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flights under 2 hours: a snack. flights over 2 hours: a main meal. flights over 7 hours: a main meal and snack.

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Airlines must provide passengers with adequate food and water within the first two hours of any tarmac delay.

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Rules Protect Airline Passengers Airlines must return planes to the gate and let passengers off any time a flight is sitting on the tarmac for three hours (domestic flights). Airlines must provide passengers with adequate food and water within the first two hours of any tarmac delay.

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