What is the one drink you should always order in a flight according to a flight attendant?

All drinks with sugar, caffeine, or alcohol should be avoided to limit dehydration, and water should be the only drink choice during flights.



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It should come as no surprise that the healthiest thing to drink on a plane is water, which also happens to be the healthiest thing to drink on land. Inside an airplane cabin, the air is extremely dry, putting you at heightened risk of dehydration. That can lead to nausea, headaches, and other unpleasant outcomes.

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The Best Cocktails You Can Make on a Plane
  • Bloody Mary. This brunch-time classic is a favorite of frequent fliers. ...
  • Gin and Tonic. This classic summertime cocktail makes for simple anytime drinking in the air. ...
  • Irish Coffee. ...
  • Juan Collins. ...
  • Margarita. ...
  • Mimosa. ...
  • Moscow Mule. ...
  • Sangria.


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The latest nugget of goodness comes from Travel and Leisure, who say you should always order ginger ale as your drink of choice in the air. Why? Namely because the drier air and cabin pressure can dull our sense of taste and smell, meaning you need something with a real kick to offer a refreshing taste.

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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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Tomato juice has a strong flavour that can still be tasted at high altitudes, making it a satisfying beverage choice for passengers. Additionally, tomato juice is a good source of hydration, which is especially important during air travel, as the cabin environment can be dehydrating.

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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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“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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It's a list of four things you definitely should NOT eat or drink right before hopping on a plane . . .
  • Salty foods. It's common for people to get dehydrated on planes, thanks to the dry air in the cabin. ...
  • Carbonated beverages. ...
  • Alcohol. ...
  • Coffee.


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Here are some other tips to keep from fainting on planes:
  1. Stay well hydrated before and during the flight. ...
  2. Sit in an aisle seat whenever possible. ...
  3. Do seated exercises to keep the blood in your lower limbs circulating. ...
  4. Dress lightly in layers. ...
  5. At the first sign of feeling ill, hit the call button and get a Coke.


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Water salutes have been used to mark the retirement of a senior pilot or air traffic controller, the first or last flight of an airline to an airport, the first or last flight of a specific type of aircraft, as a token of respect for the remains of soldiers killed in action, or other notable events.

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Even if pepper spray is legal in the nation you are visiting, most airlines do not allow it in carry-on luggage since it might be utilized as a weapon, but you may be able to include it in your checked baggage, depending on the airline's rules.

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These are officially known as auxiliary crew stations. Oh, and one more thing. If a mischievous flight attendant offers you a blue juice cocktail, I wouldn't drink it. Blue juice refers to the lavatory water. This blog also appeared on SAP Business Trends on September 17, 2014.

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Here's why: When you're cruising at altitude, cabin pressure is low -- similar to the atmosphere one mile above sea level. That low pressure does several things. Your blood gets less oxygen, which makes your odor and taste receptors less sensitive.

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