Is drinking on a plane a good idea?

While that may seem like an easy option drinking on a plane has many negative side effects. And drinking on a plane not only affects you during the flight but possibly for days after as well. The next time you have to fly, avoid the booze. You will be more alert and readier to take care of business when you get there.



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Because of the low oxygen availability in your blood, you may seem far drunk in the air than you would be on the ground after consuming the same amount of an alcoholic beverage. Moreover, the environment in the airplane is already dry, which coupled with the diuretic effects of the alcohol can make it worse.

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What's False: Drinking alcohol at altitude does not affect the concentration of alcohol in your blood anymore than it does at sea-level, as this Austrian study notes. The FAA has also conducted numerous studies, further backing this evidence.

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Water is preferable to keep yourself from getting completely dried out. Also, unlike alcohol, drinking too much water has never been the cause of inflight fights or nastiness. One more quick point on alcohol: you can bring it in your carry-on (3.4 ounces or less), but you can't drink it while on the plane.

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Although coffee is one of the most common drinks offered or purchased onboard, it should be avoided, as caffeine disrupts sleep. The same applies to alcoholic beverages. It's okay to accompany your dinner with a can of beer or a glass of wine. However, think about your plans for the rest of the flight.

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“Most flight attendants won't drink the tap water, coffee or tea,” she added, noting that caffeinated drinks also dehydrate you – another reason to avoid them while travelling. And before you put ice in your drink, think again. That is also often made using the very same tap water.

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“While plain water is best for staying hydrated, other drinks and foods can help, too,” says Theunissen. “Fruit and vegetable juices, milk and herbal teas add to the amount of water you get each day.” Consider bringing your own herbal tea bags while flying.

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Drinking in the air is its own animal. There are many reasons why drinking on a plane seems 10 times more fun than it does at sea level. There's the fact that you're on the move—going on holiday, traveling, exploring, reconnecting with family—that naturally makes you feel excited.

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While at the airport, 6.3 % of those surveyed said they had consumed edibles and 2.6% had smoked pot, compared to 88% who said they had at least one drink before boarding a plane. The most common reason given was to relax (71%), to sleep (46%), to ease anxiety (40%) and “just for fun” (25%).

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That's why some people turn to tomato juice. Because tomato juice typically has a tartness and added spices, making the juice taste more flavorful than most drinks when in the air.

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Drink plenty of water The general rule is to drink little and often. Before you even step on board a plane, you should carry a large bottle of water with you. Sure, you can ask for water from the flight attendants. But, it's more convenient to have your own supply for the duration of your flight.

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No drinking within 8 hours of flight Pilots may not use alcohol “while on-duty or within 8 hours of performing flight crew member duties.” The regulations also require that crew members submit to blood alcohol tests when requested by law enforcement officials authorized to ask for those tests.

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The Aerospace Medical Association suggests about eight ounces of water every hour you're in the air. The longer the flight, however, the more hydration matters.

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While actual blood alcohol concentration remains the same during flights as it is on land, people can feel the effects more readily because of slightly decreased oxygen levels in the blood, according to Cassmassi.

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In a 2013 blog post that continues to make the internet rounds, the flight attendant noted that because the average airplane cabin is pressurized to the equivalent of about 8,000 feet instead of sea level, soft drinks foam up more when poured out of a can. The worst culprit for this is Diet Coke,'' he wrote.

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Water might be the best liquid for staying hydrated, but if you really struggle to drink a glass of still water many times over, there are other options that'll help keep you properly hydrated while flying. “While plain water is best for staying hydrated, other drinks and foods can help, too,” says Theunissen.

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“Probably the best thing you can do before (and during) your flight is drink water,” says Aviva Rubin, MS, RDN. “Water prevents dehydration and reduces jet lag while keeping you from feeling lethargic.” Keeping yourself sufficiently hydrated is a simple way to get your flight off on the right foot.

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Cornell University food scientists say airplane noise, which tends to hover around 85 decibels, can affect travelers' taste buds ? suppressing their taste for sweet stuff and boosting the taste of umami-rich foods like tomato juice.

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Liquids of less than 100 ml/3.4oz are allowed through the airport security checkpoint, including alcohol, and must be placed in a single resealable quart-sized bag. However, regulations generally prohibit the consumption of personal alcohol on planes unless it's provided by the airline.

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